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CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS
ROMAN CATHOLICISMBy Mahdee
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WHAT IS THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH?
The Roman catholic church is the oldest institution in the world. Roman Catholicism is one of the oldest denomination in the world it can be traced back to almost 2000 years.
Catholics believe that the Pope ,based in Rome, is the descendent to Saint Peter whom Jesus Christ appointed as the first head of His church. The word Pope comes from the Latin for 'father' also the pope is the Bishop of Rome.
313 CE Roman Emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the Empire
313 CE Roman Emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the Empire
JESUS
1054 The Great Schism
Eastern Church based in Constantinople
Russian
Greek
There are fifteen Orthodox churches including:
Western Church based in Rome
Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic
Church
Roman CatholicRoman Catholic
Protestant:Protestant:
Presbyterian
Society of Friends Baptist
Pentecostal
Salvation Army
Methodist
Anglican
Catholic Church Hierarchy
Pope
Cardinal
Bishops
Priest
STATUE OF MARY The statue of Mary is used as an aid to prayer.
Christians do not worship to Mary, she is there as a focus and a person to pray through.
Statues of other people, such as Saints can sometimes be found.
Used to lighting as you say a prayer Often lit underneath an image/statue of Jesus, Mary or other Saints
VOTIVE CANDLES
LECTERN Used for priests/speakers to read from.
Many have Eagles, a sign of spreading the word of God and a symbol of John the Baptist.
Used to burn incense in the church Can be carried or hung from the walls/ceiling Used to help create an atmosphere of holiness
THURIBLE
CONFESSIONAL/CONFESSION BOX
Catholics use this to confess their sins in private Used as a way to wash away sins in life and before worship
THE END!!! (-_-)