What Do Catholics Believe?
Beliefs
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Catholic EssentialsList Item 1
We follow spiritual law and foundation.
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Papacy & Christian UnityList Item 2
The Pope is the chief pastor and shepherd of the whole Church.
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SacramentsList Item 3
The Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ.
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Prayer
Prayer is communion with God. Prayer can be public or personal, spoken or silent. The Psalms are prayers we sing.
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Current Issues
Our parish community stays informed with Catholic News and Perspective.
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The Liturgical Calendar
The seasons of the Church follow one universal liturgical calendar.
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Scripture
Catholics believe that the Bible is God’s self-revelation written in an inspired and inerrant way.
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Saints
The saints are exemplars of how to follow Christ; they teach us how to live faithful and holy lives
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Mary
Mary is the greatest among the saints. At the Annunciation, Mary said “yes” to God and became the Mother of Jesus
Additional Resources
Additional resources from around the web that can provide you with more insight about what Catholics believe and why...
Documents of the Second Vatican Council
Link to The Catholic Encyclopedia