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| | A modern synthesis of all the Catholic [[doctrine]] is provided in the [[Catechism]] of the [[Catholic Church]], the last version of which was completed in 1992 by [[Pope]] [[John Paul II]]. | | A modern synthesis of all the Catholic [[doctrine]] is provided in the [[Catechism]] of the [[Catholic Church]], the last version of which was completed in 1992 by [[Pope]] [[John Paul II]]. |
| | The Catholic Church teaches that it was founded by [[Jesus Christ]] for the [[salvation]] of all people, and that this goal is reached by the teachings and the administration of all [[sacraments]] through which [[God]] grants salvation. Its teachings are based on tradition (meaning here the practices and teachings of the Early Church not explicit in Scripture) and the [[Bible]], or [[scriptures]]. | | The Catholic Church teaches that it was founded by [[Jesus Christ]] for the [[salvation]] of all people, and that this goal is reached by the teachings and the administration of all [[sacraments]] through which [[God]] grants salvation. Its teachings are based on tradition (meaning here the practices and teachings of the Early Church not explicit in Scripture) and the [[Bible]], or [[scriptures]]. |
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| | ==Revelation== | | ==Revelation== |
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| | The Catholic Church affirms the existence of one [[God]], omnipotent of the universe and humanity. To man [[free will]] is granted, so he can choose between [[good]] and [[evil]]. God revealed his law first, the Old Testament, to the people of [[Israel]], and then, through Jesus, his son, revealed the New Law to all the people on [[Earth]]. | | The Catholic Church affirms the existence of one [[God]], omnipotent of the universe and humanity. To man [[free will]] is granted, so he can choose between [[good]] and [[evil]]. God revealed his law first, the Old Testament, to the people of [[Israel]], and then, through Jesus, his son, revealed the New Law to all the people on [[Earth]]. |
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| | ==Ecclesiology== | | ==Ecclesiology== |
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| | Starting from the [[Second Vatican Council]], the Church tries to understand its role and nature according to different directives present in the [[Bible]], and in particular the [[New Testament]]. | | Starting from the [[Second Vatican Council]], the Church tries to understand its role and nature according to different directives present in the [[Bible]], and in particular the [[New Testament]]. |
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| − | | + | The Church sustains that Jesus' teachings call its members to follow particular rules of behaviour. Althought the Church backs no particular parties, it affirms that its teachings translate into [[political]] decisions. Among those teachings are the total and utter respect for [[human]] life and the dignity of human existence, the preservation of Earth as a [[creation]] of God, and the rare use of [[war]] and [[capital punishment]]. |
| − | The Church sustains that Jesus' teachings call its members to follow particular rules of behaviour. Althought the Church backs no particular parties, it affirms that its teachings translate into [[political]] decisions. Among those teachings are the total and utter respect for [[human]] life and the dignity of human existance, the preservation of Earth as a [[creation]] of God, and the rare use of [[war]] and [[capital punishment]]. | |
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| | ==Sacraments== | | ==Sacraments== |
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| | The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments, instituted by [[Jesus Christ]]. These sacraments are: | | The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments, instituted by [[Jesus Christ]]. These sacraments are: |
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