What do Catholics believe?
Beliefs
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Catholic Essentials
We follow spiritual law and foundation.
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Papacy & Christian Unity
The Pope is the chief pastor and shepherd of the whole Church.
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Sacraments
The Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ.
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Scripture
Catholics believe that the Bible is God’s self-revelation written in an inspired and inerrant way.
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Saints
The saints are exemplars of how to follow Christ; they teach us how to live faithful and holy lives
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Mary
Mary is the greatest among the saints. At the Annunciation, Mary said “yes” to God and became the Mother of Jesus, the eternal Son of God incarnate.
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Prayer
Prayer is communion with God. Prayer can be public or personal, spoken or silent. The Psalms are prayers we sing.
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Community Partners
Our parish supports a variety of community partners and social justice issues beyond our local community.
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The Liturgical Calendar
The seasons of the Church follow one universal liturgical calendar.