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The Augsburg Confession found within the Book of Concord, a compendium of belief of the Lutheran Churches, teaches that "the faith as confessed by Luther and his followers is nothing new, but the true catholic faith, and that their churches represent the true catholic or universal church". [74]
Catholic spirituality includes the various ways in which Catholics live out their Baptismal promise through prayer and action. The primary prayer of all Catholics is the Eucharistic liturgy in which they celebrate and share their faith together, in accord with Jesus' instruction: "Do this in memory of me."
Learning about the basic teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church; Exploring important and foundational Scripture passages; More importantly, it is a time for: Continuing to examine God's presence in our lives, past and present; Developing prayer life, entering into the communal worship of the parish; Fostering conversion
The sensus fidei, the universal consent, from the bishops to the last of the faithful, in a matter of faith, [1] preceded the definition of the Marian dogmas of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of Mary: Pope Benedict XVI said: "Faith both in the Immaculate Conception and in the bodily Assumption of the Virgin was already present in ...
An example would be the parting of the Red Sea being understood as a "type" (sign) of baptism. [38] The moral sense understands the scripture to contain some ethical teaching. The anagogical interpretation includes eschatology and applies to eternity and the consummation of the world. Catholic theology adds other rules of interpretation which ...
The 37 lessons contained in Baltimore Catechism No. 2 present the fundamentals of the Catholic Faith in a manner suitable for sixth through ninth graders and those preparing for Confirmation. Volume 3. The 37 lessons contained in Baltimore Catechism No. 3 are intended for students who have received their Confirmation and/or high schoolers.
Roman Catholicism may have a pope who has the ex cathedra power, used rarely, to state that a particular dogma is absolutely and essentially at the core of the faith.
Catechesis is an education in the faith of children, young people and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.