Catholic church

Catholic church

The Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian Church with 1.2 billion members worldwide. It is among the oldest institutions in the world and has played a prominent role in western civilization. The Catholic heirarchy is lead by the Pope. The Catholic Church is Trinitarian and defines it's mission as spreading the word and teachings of Jesus Christ.

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Maagd Maria

Religion; Catholic church

The mother of Jesus, who is honored as "ever-virgin" for her perpetual virginity.

altaar

Religion; Catholic church

Het centrum en middelpunt van een kerk, waar het offer van Christus aan het Kruis is gemaakt aanwezig onder sacramentele tekenen in de mis. Onder de Israëli's was het altaar de plaats waar offers aan ...

liturgisch jaar

Religion; Catholic church

The celebration throughout the year of the mysteries of the Lord's birth, life, death, and Resurrection in such a way that the entire year becomes a "year of the Lord's grace. " Thus the cycle of the ...

roeping

Religion; Catholic church

The calling or destiny we have in this life and hereafter. God has created the human person to love and serve him; the fulfillment of this vocation is eternal happiness (1, 358, 1700). Christ calls ...

kerkelijke feestdagen

Religion; Catholic church

The annual cycle of liturgical celebrations commemorating the saving mysteries of Christ's life, as a participation in the Paschal Mystery, which is celebrated annually at Easter, the "Feast of ...

apostolaat

Religion; Catholic church

De activiteit van de christen die voldoet aan de apostolische aard van de hele kerk door samen te werken om uit te breiden de regeering van Christus aan de hele wereld (863).

aanbidding

Religion; Catholic church

De erkenning van God als God, Schepper en Verlosser, de heer en meester van alles dat bestaat. Door middel van aanbidding en gebed geven de kerk en de individuele personen aan God de aanbidding die ...