Catholicism Flashcards
Greek Adjective for “Catholic”
“Katholikos” - meaning “Universal”
Years 235- 270
-The importance of the State Cult Incresed
-Rome, through crisis of the Germanic invasions
-soldier emperors trying to unite empire
-Solution: Unite in worship of the Roman Gods, including Caesar,
-New life for the temple system under Constantine…
October 28, 312
Emperor Constantine leads the forces of the Roman Empire to victory “ The Battle of the Milvian Bridge”
-Constantine had a “vision” he would achieve victory if he fought under the Symbol of Christ;
-His soldiers wore on their shields “Chi-Rho” sign composed of the first two letters of the Greek word for “Christ”
313 Edict of Milan
- ## declares the Roman Empire neutral towards religious views, ending persecution of Christians
November 18, 326
Pope Sylvester I consecrates the Basilica of St. Peter build by Constantine the Great over the tomb of the Apostle
February 380,
Emperor Theodosius I issues an edict, “De Fide Catolica”
-In Thessalonica,
-published in Constantinople, declaring Catholic Christianity as the state religion of the Roman Empire
391
The Theodosian decrees outlaw most pagan rituals
-encouraging most population to convert to Christianity
-Since the East-West Schism of 1054 , the Church called itself the “Orthodox Church”
-Comparison to the Western Church with the Holy See the “Catholic Church”
The Reformation, 31 October 1517
-All Hallow’s Eve, in Wittenberg, Saxony
-Where Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences to the door of the Castle Church
Structure: The Church’s hierarchy
-Headed by the Bishop of Rome (Known as the Pope)
-leader of whole Catholic Church
-Serving the Pope is the “Roman Curia” - Central Government ,governs the day-to-day
-Cardinal- rank of honor bestowed by Pope’s
College of Cardinals- Those the pope goes to for advice and assistance in governing
Papal Conclave
After the death or resignation of a Pope
-members of the Papal Conclave
Get together to elect a new successor
Core Beliefs
- Unity: Good thing
- Serving the poor: (United States alone…Catholic-affiliated charity amounts to 17%
The Seven Sacraments (pt 1)
A. Infant Baptism,
Refuting scriptures: Colossians 2:12, Ezekiel 18:20
B. “The Eucharist” - belief becomes the true “flesh and blood” of Christ after it is blessed by the priest
Refuting scripture:
1 Corinthians 11: 26
C. “Confirmation” Retroactive faith
Seven Sacraments (pt 2)
D. Penance: confession to a priest refuting scripture- Hebrews 9: 15
E. “Holy Orders” RS- 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood,…”
F. Matrimony or Marriage,
G. “The Anointing of the Sick”
I. Unless performed by a priest considered meaningless
II. Way to maintain control, get millions of Romans through the “Christian experience”
Celibate priesthood
A. Refuting scriptures
- 1 Corinthians 9:5, “Do we not have the right to take along a believing wife,,,”
- 1 Timothy 4: 1-3 , “ The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits…”
Celibate priesthood (pt 2)
C. “Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven” Matthew 23: 9
