ROMAN CATHOLICISM

By : Taylor Hack, Sierra Zelch, Jayni Denkins, Marion Watkins

ORIGINThe founder of Roman Catholicism was Jesus. It was formed in the 3rd through 5th centuries C.E. , in the Roman-Latin empire.

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LATIN-ROMAN EMPIRE(ORIGIN)

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Three major branches of ChristianityRoman catholic 50%Protestant 25%Eastern orthodox 10%

Early Christianity spread across throughout the Roman Empire by contagious diffusion.

Split Roman empire and Christian churchRoman catholicism: westEastern Orthodox: east

DIFFUSION

BELIEFS/PRACTICES unique beliefs,practices and traditions that are

distinct from those of other Christians special authority of the pope the ability of saints to intercede on behalf of

believers the concept of Purgatory as a place of afterlife

purification before entering Heaven the bread used in the Eucharist becomes the

true body of Christ when blessed by a priest. Catholics observe seven sacraments, which are

religious rituals believed to be commanded by God and effective in conferring grace on the believer.

WHERE IS IT PRACTICED Italy Spain Most hispanic countries A small portion of southern africa Largely in the united states Cuba Egypt Jerusliam

MAJOR CONFLICTS Corporal punishment of children Homosexual behavior Pre-sexual marriage Birth control Abortion Evolution

CURRENT NEWS Catholic church is changing some of it’s

response’s during open mass The church is still fighting for the 10

commandments Catholic churches are closing due to

lack of priest to do the services and follwers

IMPACT ON LANDSCAPE Most churches in Europe are extremely

old, they are, they are made of big stones, agold fixtures, and they have tall ceilings.

Churches in the U.S are more up to date and simple

The cross the statue the alter stations of the cross

The Vatican in ItalyCatholic Church in Kentucky

PICTURES

Means peace

pope crucifix

LINKS/INFO http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity

/denominations/catholicism.htm http://docs.google.com/viewer http://religions.findthedata.org/q/34/146

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