1. Peter
Peter had a prominent role in the early church. He was one of the Twelve Disciples chosen by Jesus. He was martyred by being crucified upside down during the reign of the Roman Emperor Nero. Traditionally, his memoirs became what is now the Gospel of Mark. He is buried in St. Peter's Basilica located in Rome.
Peter had a prominent role in the early church. He was one of the Twelve Disciples chosen by Jesus. He was martyred by being crucified upside down during the reign of the Roman Emperor Nero. Traditionally, his memoirs became what is now the Gospel of Mark. He is buried in St. Peter's Basilica located in Rome.
2. Augustinian
Martin Luther was an Augustinian monk before his separation from the Church.
Martin Luther was an Augustinian monk before his separation from the Church.
3. The Pope makes no error when declaring certain teachings on faith
In the Catholic Church the Pope, through the Holy Spirit, cannot make errors when declaring dogmatic teachings of faith. For teachings to be infallible, the pope must speak "ex cathedra", and it will be made clear that they are definitive and binding to all members of the Church. The dogma of Papal infallibility was defined at the First Vatican Council in 1870. The first use of Papal infallibility after Vatican I was in 1950 when Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption of Mary.
In the Catholic Church the Pope, through the Holy Spirit, cannot make errors when declaring dogmatic teachings of faith. For teachings to be infallible, the pope must speak "ex cathedra", and it will be made clear that they are definitive and binding to all members of the Church. The dogma of Papal infallibility was defined at the First Vatican Council in 1870. The first use of Papal infallibility after Vatican I was in 1950 when Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption of Mary.
4. Your Eminence
'Your Eminence' is the proper way to address a Cardinal. A Cardinal normally also serves as the Archbishop of a place (i.e. Sydney). Besides having to wear a new outfit, a Cardinal's only extra power is to elect a new Pope. A Bishop would be addressed as 'Your Excellency' in Europe and as 'My Lord' in most English speaking countries, an Archbishop (who is not a Cardinal) as 'Your Grace', a Patriarch as 'Your Beatitude' and the Pope as 'Your Holiness' or 'Holy Father'.
'Your Eminence' is the proper way to address a Cardinal. A Cardinal normally also serves as the Archbishop of a place (i.e. Sydney). Besides having to wear a new outfit, a Cardinal's only extra power is to elect a new Pope. A Bishop would be addressed as 'Your Excellency' in Europe and as 'My Lord' in most English speaking countries, an Archbishop (who is not a Cardinal) as 'Your Grace', a Patriarch as 'Your Beatitude' and the Pope as 'Your Holiness' or 'Holy Father'.
5. The Cincture
The cincture is also used to secure the stole to the alb. Its colour may change depending on the time of year. (The colour usually changes when it is worn by the laity, but usually remains white when it is worn by a priest.)
The cincture is also used to secure the stole to the alb. Its colour may change depending on the time of year. (The colour usually changes when it is worn by the laity, but usually remains white when it is worn by a priest.)
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6. The Tabernacle
The tabernacle is usually located at the back of the Altar so that it is easy for the Priest or acolyte to access it. The unused hosts are placed in a ciborium, which is also used to hold the hosts during the consecration and the giving out of Communion. The paten is the plate on which the large host is placed on during Mass. The chalice is a cup in which the water and wine are placed in to be consecrated and distributed. The pyx is used to carry a few consecrated hosts to sick members of the congregation who cannot come to church to receive them. 7. Pope Paul VI
He was the Pope who closed the council because Pope John XXIII died during the proceedings. Pope Paul VI is also the Pope who enforced the council's recommendations. |
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8. Michelangelo
He created the Pietà, the sculptures of David and Moses, the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and the designs for St. Peter’s Basilica.
He created the Pietà, the sculptures of David and Moses, the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and the designs for St. Peter’s Basilica.
9. Baptism, Penance, Confirmation, Holy Orders, the Eucharist (Holy Communion), Matrimony, and
Anointing of the Sick
The word “sacrament” is from the Latin sacramentum, or “solemn oath.” Sacraments are symbols that connect the visible and invisible dimensions.
Anointing of the Sick
The word “sacrament” is from the Latin sacramentum, or “solemn oath.” Sacraments are symbols that connect the visible and invisible dimensions.
10. When was Holy Water first used?
The use of holy water in Catholic Churches goes back possibly to Apostolic times. There is a tradition that St. Matthew recommended it in order thereby to attract converts from Judaism by using a rite with which they were familiar in their former faith. However, we have no certainty that he introduced it, but we know that it can be traced back nearly to the beginning of our religion. It is mentioned in a letter ascribed by some to Pope Alexander I, and supposed to have been written in the year 117; but the genuineness of this letter is very doubtful. We find a detailed account of its use, however, in the "Pontifical of Serapion," in the fourth century, and the formula of blessing mentioned therein has considerable resemblance to that used at the present day.
The use of holy water in Catholic Churches goes back possibly to Apostolic times. There is a tradition that St. Matthew recommended it in order thereby to attract converts from Judaism by using a rite with which they were familiar in their former faith. However, we have no certainty that he introduced it, but we know that it can be traced back nearly to the beginning of our religion. It is mentioned in a letter ascribed by some to Pope Alexander I, and supposed to have been written in the year 117; but the genuineness of this letter is very doubtful. We find a detailed account of its use, however, in the "Pontifical of Serapion," in the fourth century, and the formula of blessing mentioned therein has considerable resemblance to that used at the present day.
11. Why do priests wash their hands during Mass?
Standing at the side of the altar, the priest washes his hands and quietly prays, “Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” This prayer is a reference to King David’s psalm of repentance (Psalm 51) in which he repents from his sins of adultery and murder. It is a reminder to the priest of his own sinfulness and unworthiness to stand before the altar of the Lord and offer the sacrifice of the Mass.
Standing at the side of the altar, the priest washes his hands and quietly prays, “Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” This prayer is a reference to King David’s psalm of repentance (Psalm 51) in which he repents from his sins of adultery and murder. It is a reminder to the priest of his own sinfulness and unworthiness to stand before the altar of the Lord and offer the sacrifice of the Mass.
12. Where does the term 'Nun' come from and what does it mean?
The word “nun” by the way, comes from the Latin nonna – a term of endearment for a grandmother. It is directly related to the English Nana.
The word “nun” by the way, comes from the Latin nonna – a term of endearment for a grandmother. It is directly related to the English Nana.
13. How many Masses are celebrated each day?
There is an estimated (at least) 350,000 Catholic Masses celebrated every day on planet Earth. It is celebrated in every nook and cranny on the planet, by every race and nationality, and using every language. And each of these Masses is celebrated (generally) using the same scripture readings and the same prayers.
There is an estimated (at least) 350,000 Catholic Masses celebrated every day on planet Earth. It is celebrated in every nook and cranny on the planet, by every race and nationality, and using every language. And each of these Masses is celebrated (generally) using the same scripture readings and the same prayers.