Catholics believe in Jesus Christ.
The Greek term katholikós , which came into late Latin as catholĭcus and then into Spanish as catholic , can be translated as "universal." This adjective , which refers to that which is common or encompasses everyone , was used by the Church of Rome to refer to itself.
That is why the notion of Catholic is used with reference to the Christian religion that has the Pope of Rome as its leader. Christians are the followers of Christ , considered the son of God : the pope, for his part, is the successor of the apostle Saint Peter and vicar of Christ in the earthly world.
It can be said that the Catholic religion, also called Catholicism , is a branch of the Christian religion or Christianity . The Catholic Church , in fact, is the Christian Church with the largest number of faithful.
What do Catholics believe?
Catholics, in short, believe in Christ and recognize the Pope as their religious leader. In this framework, they respect the theology , the liturgies and the doctrines that make up this community.
It is important to keep in mind that there are dogmas shared by Catholics and other Christians. Among the main Catholic dogmas, which are based on the Bible , appear the Holy Trinity (there is only one God who is Father , Son and Holy Spirit ), the Immaculate Conception ( Mary , the mother of Christ , was conceived without sin), the Divine Maternity ( Mary 's pregnancy was the work of the Holy Spirit , meaning she never lost her virginity) and the Eucharist (the bread and wine that are transformed into the body and blood of the son of God ).
The Catholic leader is the pope (Vatican head of state).
The instructions of the Church
One of the greatest concerns of Catholics is to act in accordance with God's teachings and expectations, something that is more difficult than it seems, especially in adulthood. The freedom we have in our daily lives often leads us to commit acts that we usually regret, especially when we allow ourselves to be overcome by some temptation.
First of all, the Church gives very easy advice to follow for anyone who wants to be a good Catholic: pray. Of course, true prayer must arise spontaneously and legitimately from the heart; A routine that is tedious and repetitive is of no use, but rather it must be a moment of communication with God in which we try to learn more from his many examples and recognize our faults. Prayers should be short and focused on the common good, rather than focusing on those things we desire for ourselves.
Catholic sacraments and faith
Baptism, first communion and confirmation are fundamental steps towards the birth of a true Catholic, but they are of no use if there is no awakening in the soul, a revelation that makes us feel the love of God, the dedication that he demonstrated in more than one occasion to teach us to be generous and sincere. Respect for his figure and for all the symbols of Catholicism must be true; If we doubt, then we must seek the support of those who have taken that step towards stability.
Precisely, speaking with priests and with those people who have been living their union with God fully for some time is highly advisable to find a rich and solid perspective about what it means to be a good Catholic.
It is important to remember that this bond is intimate, the most intimate of all, and we must preserve it above all things; Authentic Catholicism has nothing to do with the behavior of those people who want to make public their good deeds, their faith in God, the frequency with which they visit church, their works of charity.