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What do Catholics believe?

What Do Catholics Believe?

Beliefs

  • 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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  • Papacy & Christian Unity

    The Pope is the chief pastor and shepherd of the whole Church.

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  • Catholic Essentials

    We follow spiritual law and foundation.

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  • Sacraments

    The Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ.

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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
  • Link to the Catechism of the Church
  • Link to the Code of Canon Law
  • Link to the New American Bible
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