Catholicism

Catholic Church
 * 1) History/Origins


 * Spread from Palestine, throughout the Roman Empire
 * 313 AD Christianity transformed from being a persecuted religion to a state religion in the Roman Empire
 * Counsel of Nicaea established the first profession of faith through the Nicene Creed
 * Political, theological and social tensions caused other denominations to separate from the Roman Catholic Church
 * Tradition is the center of Catholic faith rather than scriptures.
 * 1) Major beliefs
 * the trinitarian god- the father the son and the holy spirit
 * The death and resurrection of jesus
 * The second coming of jesus
 * The holiness of the church
 * Seven Sacraments
 * The nicene creed


 * 1) Key People (pictures needed)



Males are the only ones that can be ordinated Holy Life: Read bible recieve eucharist Go to church regularly go to regular confession pray the rosary
 * 1) Key Symbols (pictures needed)
 * Crucifix
 * 1) Key festivals/writings or current developments
 * 2) Ordination and holy life