Roman Catholic Church Facts

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  • Created on: 23-02-14 11:43
How many members does the rcc have?
Over 1 billion
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What church is it descibed as?
The world's largest christian church
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Where does the word catholic come from?
The greek meaning of universal
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When was the rcc first established>
At pentecost
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What is pentecost?
The coming of the holy spirit
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What is pentecost also know as?
The birth of the rcc
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Who is the founder of the rcc?
St Peter
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What did christ describe him as?
The rock upon which he would build his church
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What does each pope maintain?
The apostolic line of succession
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What does apostle mean?
Sent on a mission
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What does the body of christ mean?
That all followers make up the body of christ
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What is the communion of saints?
The belief that followers of jesus who are alive and dead are united together.
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What are the 7 sacraments?
Baptism, eucharist, reconciliation, confirmation, annointing the sick, holy matrimony and holy orders.
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