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Religion is a dangerous subject to comment on, but . . .
The Catholic Church has seen the need to reform many times. The more recent need was because of the scandals about priests sexually molesting young boys and the Church tolerating and covering up these crimes.
No, it needed a restoration. That's how The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints came to be. Since the Catholic Church apostatized in its infancy, both Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph and began the Restoration of Christ's original church with all of the truths and priesthood keys and authority. Roman Catholicism in all its claims to be a successionist faith, in actuality, never received the keys and authority from Peter nor taught the truths given by Jesus.
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What church do people in Greece go to?
I think you are looking for the "Eastern Orthodox" church. It may be described very very roughly as a Catholic, Apostolic church that does not feel the need for the same hierarchical structure as say the "Roman Catholic" church.
Why did the Catholic leaders feel the need to launch the Counter-Reformation?
Catholic leaders launched the Counter-Reformation in response to the Protestant Reformation to address corruption and challenges to their authority within the Church. They aimed to regain influence, promote Catholic doctrine, and combat heresy through reforms, including the Council of Trent and the founding of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Does a married convert to the Catholic church need a marriage convalidation in the Catholic church?
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, you need to discuss this with your priest. If you marriage that you are in is valid, you should have no problems.
How can a Roman Catholic join the Greek Orthodox Church?
Catholic AnswerThis is known in the Catholic Church as apostasy and is an automatic excommunication. If there is something you feel drawn to in the Greek Orthodox Church, then you should look into the Greek Uniate Church with is the part of the Greek Church which has always been in union with Rome (even after the Greek Orthodox left the Church). You may attend Greek Uniate Sacraments with no special permission, but to officially change Rites, you would need to apply to your Bishop and their Bishop.
Why did the Catholic Church feel there needed to be a code for knights?
There was a need for the Church to find a way to tolerate knights in good conscience and for the knights to pursue their livelihood in "spiritual comfort." Such a code would put a knight in the service of the Church.
Can a widowed Catholic woman marry a non-Catholic divorced man who was married in a Presbyterian church?
The non-Catholic would need to have his marriage annulled by the church before they are free to marry, as the catholic church recognizes the validity of the Presbyterian marriage. If annulment is approved, he does not need to join the Catholic Church, but must be willing to consent to her oath to bring up any children as catholic
Why did Catholic leaders feel the need to launch the Counter-Reformation?
Catholic leaders launched the Counter-Reformation in response to the Protestant Reformation, which challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and led to the loss of followers. They sought to address corruption within the Church, reaffirm their teachings, and win back those who had converted to Protestantism.
Can you be a Catholic and be a godparent for a couple coming into the Catholic Church?
Yes. If the couple is converting to Catholicism, they will need a Catholic sponsor.
Do you need to be a catholic in order to be confirmed?
The answer to this is YES. You need to be baptized in the catholic church then only you are entitled to receive the sacrament of confirmation.
Can your baby be considered catholic if baptized in a Methodist church?
I'm afraid not. The Catholic church will consider the baby as a 'Christian' and not a 'Roman Catholic' since they were baptized. It's a valid sacrament in the eyes of the Catholic Church. However you need to talk to the parish priest in the Catholic Church and they'll guide you with more information as to make your baby a Roman Catholic.
Why does the Catholic Church of Rome not help Filipinos?
The Catholic Church helps everyone. They are the first to address wrongs internationally. If you need help, find the nearest church and ask for help. If they do not help you, go to the next Catholic Chirch or Catholic Charities for assistance
If I became a Christian two years after my divorce can I join the Catholic Church?
You can certainly become a member of the Catholic Church. Your marriage situation may need some clarification as the Catholic Church does not recognize divorce, but this can be discussed with a priest if you wish.
