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What is a Catholic altar rosary society?
A Catholic Rosary Altar Society is a spiritual association whose members vow to say the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary once every week. The primary purpose of the society is to 'praise and honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and to secure her patronage by reciting the Rosary..., and to promote and aid the parish spiritually by performing any activities for the care and well being of the Church, Rectory, and Pastor.' The Society was founded in the fifteenth century by Dominican Friar, Ala del la Roche.
Is the rosary idolatry?
Speaking as a non-Catholic: As an evangelical Anglican, I actually never use a rosary as an aid for prayer as this device is more in keeping with the Roman Catholic tradition, although I can very much see the use of such a device in prayer. The beads on the rosary represent various prayers and statements of faith, and, by 'saying' the rosary one can be sure that prayers are said without any being 'forgotten'. Idolatry is the worship of anything that is not God - be it a golden calf, a statue, or even your car, holiday home in the Seychelles, or the Lottery. I cannot imagine any Catholic 'worshipping' the rosary as an object in itself; the rosary is simply an aid to prayer which some Christians find useful, and, therefore, using it cannot be classed as idolatry. The only danger with the rosary is that, unless one makes a conscious effort to ensure that prayer comes from the heart, there is a temptation to 'go through the motions' in saying the rosary, so that prayer becomes mechanical and superficial. As long as the rosary is kept well in its place as an aid to personal, devotional and sincere prayer then there is nothing wrong with using it - and it is certainly not idolatrous - and, in fact, used in the right way it can enhance prayer a great deal.
What church is almost the same as the Catholic church without being Catholic?
Episcopal Church is pretty close
What is the role of the Catholic Church in the moral life of believers?
The Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, and thus its role is the role of Christ in the life of a believer. The Catholic Church is thus both the teacher of the moral life, and the dispenser of God's grace which enables the Catholic to lead the moral life that he is being taught about.
Believers is justifed in being afraid?
yes
How old are the oldest Rosary beads and who owns them?
A set of Rosary beads was found in Japan believed to have dated to 1587. They were found in a wooden coffin, and are being used by researchers.
What are the two main prayers of the rosary?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe main Catholic prayer is the Most Holy Eucharist; if you had to choose just one short prayer and say it was the main one, than, of course, it would be the Our Father, as that is the prayer that Our Blessed Lord, Himself, taught us.
The worldview of non-believers in some ways have greater influence on believers to change their way of thinking?
In this age of political correctness and acceptance of all for who they are is a major world-view, non-believers have made an impact on the thoughts of the believer. Society has labeled believers as being intolerant and judgmental which many believers are not.
What did Mary the first do as a great ruler for England?
Great she was not. She restored the Roman Catholic faith in the most brutal manner, burning non-believers in the street - possibly working-off her own frustration and unhappiness at not being able to have children.
Does a Catholic have to marry in the presence of a priest or deacon?
Yes, if married in a Catholic ceremony to be valid in the Catholic Church. However, if proper papers are filled out and non Catholic party agrees to vows of catholic party and catholic requirements about raising children, permanent marriage, etc., then Catholic may be married in protestant church without priest being present. Contact a priest for further details
Who uses rosarybeads?
Rosary beads are primarily used by Catholics for reciting prayers, particularly the Rosary. They help keep track of the prayers being said, with each bead representing a specific prayer or meditation. Some devout Catholics also use rosary beads for meditation and reflection on the life of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
Can you go to a Catholic school without being Catholic?
Not necessarily. Catholic schools would likely prefer if their staff were catholic, however, if you're not catholic but vow to do your best to achieve the mission statement and goals than they'll be more than happy to hire you.
