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The '''doctrine of the Catholic Church''' is composed by all religious teachings of the [[Catholic Church]].

The '''doctrine of the Catholic Church''' is composed of all religious teachings of the [[Catholic Church]].

==Catechism==

==Catechism==

 

A modern synthesis of all the [[Roman 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 [[sacrament]]s through which [[God]] grants grace and forgiveness necessary for 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 [[scripture]]s.

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]].

==Revelation==

==Revelation==

 

The Catholic Church affirms the existence of one [[God]], omnipotent over the universe and humanity. To man [[free will]] is granted, so he can choose between [[good]] and [[evil]]. God revealed his law first, in 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]].  

==Ecclesiology==

==Ecclesiology==

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]].

==Social doctrine==

==Social doctrine==

 

The Church maintains that Jesus' teachings call its members to follow particular rules of behaviour. Although the Church backs no particular political 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]].

==Sacraments==

==Sacraments==

 

The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments, believing them to have been instituted by [[Jesus Christ]]. These sacraments are:

The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments, instituted by [[Jesus Christ]]. These sacraments are:

#[[Baptism]]

#[[Baptism]]

#[[Reconciliation]]

#[[Reconciliation]]

#[[Confirmation]]

#[[Confirmation]]

#[[Marriage]]

#[[Matrimony]]

#[[Holy orders]]

#[[Holy Orders]]

#[[Anointing of the sick]]

#[[Anointing of the sick]]

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