Comments on: What is the difference between Baptist and Catholic religion?

By: answer4you

answer4you — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:55:59 +0000

The Catholic Church has preserved all the original teachings of Christ and all that we know from the early Church Fathers. So in essence, the Catholic Church remains to be the one and only, TRUE Church which GOD had established as seen in Matt 16:18-19.

GOD BLESS
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By: Brad

Brad — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:43:59 +0000

Catholics believe in baptism at any age (usually infants) and by being saved through grace that you receive by partaking in sacraments. (outward signs of inward grace) They believe being a saint is an honor and not just given by being saved. Reconciliation is an absolute forgivness of mortal sins. Mortal sins are sins that cause you to go to hell. In Reconciliation you confess your sins to God in front of a priest. All of their bishops today can be traced back to the 12 apostles (apostolic succesion).
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By: Rinfotec

Rinfotec — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:08:59 +0000

i will try to answer ………..
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By: imacatholic2

imacatholic2 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:38:59 +0000

"What separates us as believers in Christ is much less than what unites us." (Pope John XXIII)

Almost all important doctrine is completely agreed upon between Catholic Christians and other Christians.

Here is the joint declaration of justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006):

By grace alone, in faith in Christ’s saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renews our hearts while equipping us and calling us to good works.

http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/documents/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_31101999_cath-luth-joint-declaration_en.html

There are many minor doctrine issues and some major cultural traditional differences which, I believe, do not matter that much.

A Catholic worships and follows Christ in the tradition of Catholicism which, among other things, recognizes that Christ made Peter the leader of His new Church and Pope Benedict XVI is Peter’s direct successor.

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.shtml

With love in Christ.
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By: pepgurli

pepgurli — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:33:59 +0000

Catholics are christian, so sending her to a Catholic school isn't really a big deal. Yes mass is where catholics take communion as the Eucharist. The Eucharist is bread and wine that has been transformed into the true body and blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and it is just as Jesus did at the last super. Confession and reconciliation are the same thing and it is a sacrament. This sacrament I know is backed by scriptures because every teaching of the catholic church has a scriptural basis. The sacrament is telling God our sins and asking for his forgiveness. It is not the priest but God who forgives. often times the priest gives advice on how to avoid committing the sins again which allows person to grow spiritually.
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By: denise t

denise t — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:00:59 +0000

beliefs
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By: Isadora

Isadora — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:22:59 +0000

I would recommend that you set some time aside and go talk to someone at the school that can help you compare their curriculum with your beliefs. I’m sure you’re not the first non-Catholic to consider sending your child there, and they will likely be glad to help you so you can decide whether or not the school is appropriate for your daughter.

Catholic Mass is different than a Baptist church service in form, but you would find a lot of familiar content. If you’re still considering sending your daughter to the school after you meet with the administrators, consider attending a Mass sometime.

Reconciliation and communion are usually reserved for Catholics, and if you were a non-catholic attending Mass you would stay in your seat during the Eucharist. Reconciliation takes place outside of Mass, usually at scheduled times, and basically involves talking to a Priest one on one. If I remember correctly, you have to be baptized and confirmed to go to reconciliation at all.
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By: Farsight

Farsight — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:32:59 +0000

As a non-Catholic attending a Catholic school, your daughter would not have to attend or participate in mass, confession, or Catholic communion. She would have to learn about Catholicism in religion class, as all Catholic schools have those, but people of many different faiths consider it well worth it to send their children there because of the higher education standards that come with it. Catholic schools are generally quite respectful of differing beliefs. My Catholic high school had quite a large number of non-Catholics attending, and a few non-Catholic teachers as well. They all loved it.
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By: Darth Eowyn

Darth Eowyn — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:07:59 +0000

Hi,

There are many differences, but there are also many similarities. Here is a good site for you that I think explains the differences pretty well to a non-Catholic Christian. http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/index2.htm There are so many to discuss that there is just no space here in this forum, and I’m sure you will have several questions. Feel free to email me if you like.

Please pay no mind to the Catholic Haters on this site, as an honest question such as this one typically brings out the uninformed. Thank you for asking nicely.

God Bless.
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By: TRUTH QUEST

TRUTH QUEST — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:00:59 +0000

Catholicism is the Mother of ALL Harlots. Baptists are one of her daughters.
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