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A summary of Roman Catholic doctrine issued by the Catholic Church.
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Do Catholics have a "profession of faith" in Jesus Christ before baptism?
Do Catholics have a “profession of faith” in Jesus Christ before baptism in older catechisms?
The short answer is yes.
The Baltimore Catechism states:
Q. 647. What are the chief ceremonies used …
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Where does this definition of humility come from, if not the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
Where does this definition of humility come from, if not the Catholic catechism?
The quote (“The virtue by which a Christian acknowledges that God is the author of all good"?“) which you are seeking …
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How does the Church define reason?
How does the Church define reason?
Catholic Culture gives us a short, but easy definition as to what reason is.
REASON
In general, the mind in its function of attaining the truth. Also the b …
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Is it common to pray to know if the Catholic Church is true?
Is it common to pray to know if the Catholic Church is true?
And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. - M …
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What status does the Roman Cathechism have nowadays?
What status does the Roman Cathechism have nowadays?
Although not popular these days, it remains a valid educational tool still in use these days.
In fact, I personally know parishes that permit paren …
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What does paragraph 915 in the Catholic Catechism mean?
What does paragraph 915 in the Catholic Catechism mean?
915 Christ proposes the evangelical counsels, in their great variety, to every disciple. The perfection of charity, to which all the faithful a …
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Does the Catholic Church teach that humans are superior to all other creations on Earth?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church has this to say on the Image of Man:
355 "God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them."218 Man occupies …
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Is a indulgence valid if granted the night before?
Can an indulgence be granted more than once a day?
It all depends if it is a plenary indulgence or a partial indulgence. Only a plenary indulgence may be obtained once a day. Partial indulgences may b …
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What is the will of the (Catholic) Church when she baptizes?
What is the will of the Catholic Church when she baptizes?
The Catholic Church states the following when it comes to performing a baptism in an emergency situation:
In case of necessity, any pers …
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What are some exercises, according to Catholicism, to keep a mindfulness on Christ?
What are some exercises, according to Catholicism, to keep a mindfulness on Christ?
This is truly a great question, as it deals with improving one’s closeness to Jesus who is called the Christ.
Some e …
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Is dissent on minor questions answered in the Catholic Catechism considered sinful?
Is dissent on minor questions answered in the Catholic Catechism considered sinful?
It will depend on the circumstances and subject matter involved. Under normal circumstances the faithful may not dis …
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What kinds of things are mutable in Latin Rite Catholic Liturgy?
What kinds of things are mutable in Latin Rite Catholic Liturgy?
Not everything is immutable in the Sacred Liturgy of the Roman Rite.
What are some examples of the "elements which are subject to cha …
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According to Catholicism can you be saved without being baptised?
Is faith through Jesus Christ without baptism enough for salvation?
Regarding baptism of desire, let the Catechism of the Catholic Church speak for itself:
1259 For catechumens who die before their B …
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Can Catholic priests disclose the fact that someone has seen him for confession?
Can Catholic priests disclose the fact that someone has seen him for confession?
The short answer is possibly, but it is certainly not looked on in a well conceived mannered way.
In the absence of a …
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Since God allows Satan to exist, why should we pray for him to be crushed?
Since God allows Satan to exist, why should we pray for him to be crushed?
Satan is known as the Father of Lies and the archenemy of God.
As such the children of God must pray the the kingdom of Satan …