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The name - Roman Catholicism - refers to two main things:

Roman, as in where it developed fully into an organized religion

Catholicism, meaning “universal church”

Roman Catholicism is a widespread branch of Christianity.

Catholicism was founded in the Roman province of Judea by Jesus Christ and his 12 Apostles shortly before Christ’s death.

It is believed that the religion started when Jesus told his Apostles to continue his work after he died.

This would have been around A.D. 30-33, but it became more of an organized religion when 380 A.D, when it became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

The first Pope, or head bishop, was St. Peter.

The Holy Bible is used as the Catholic holy book.

It is different than the bible that is used by protestant Christians because it contains chapters and readings, which are called “canon sections”, that the Protestants do not observe.

This Bible, however, still contains an Old and New Testament, just like other Christian Bibles.

The religion is believed to have originated from Jesus Christ after he told the apostles to cary on his work after he died. The approximate location the religion started in was Rome.

The Bible - The inspired, error-free, and revealed word of God

Baptism - The rite of becoming a Christian, whether the baptism occurs by water, blood, or desire.

God’s Ten Commandments - Provide a moral compass.

The Holy Trinity - One God in three persons: God the Father,God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.

The places of worship for a catholic are called Churches. These serve as houses of the lord and a place to be set free from the sins of the world through religious expression.

Crucifix - A cross with the body of Jesus attached to it is a symbol of sacrifice and atonement.

Alpha & Omega - The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet symbolize that Christ is the beginning and the end of all creation.

The Cross - Symbolizes sacrifice, suffering, repentance, solidarity, and exclusion.

The Sacred Heart - Usually depicted as a flaming heart represents Jesus’ physical heart and represents divine love.

The Fish - It was used by Christians to identify themselves and each other, often in times of persecution.

Fleur de lis - In one interpretation, the flower is a symbol of the virgin Mary. In another interpretation, the lily depicts the Holy Trinity.

The Dove - It’s a symbol of the Holy Spirit.

Crossed Keys - Represents the metaphorical keys that Jesus promised to St. Peter.

The Lamb - The whiteness of the Lamb symbolises innocence and purity.

IHS & Chi-Rho - IHS is a shortened form of the Greek word for Jesus, which is “IHΣOYΣ.”

Knock Shrine: In Ireland on the twenty first of August, !879, fifteen people were said to witness a vision of the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. John, a lamb, and a cross. Since then people have reported being healed at the site and there can be letters found of multiple accounts.

Santi Cosma e Damiano: This church was founded in the early 6th century and is the oldest church in the Imperial Forum Rome.

The religion can be found predominantly in south america, Mexico, and throughout much of europe.

There are about 1.2 billion people who follow the catholic faith. There are around 7.53 billion people in the world. That’s about 16% of the world’s population.

Heaven-

Fullness of communion with God

Goal of human life

State of supreme, definite happiness

Purgatory-

Necessary purification

To eliminate sins

“Imperfect soul”

Hell-

State of those who reject God

eternal damnation​​​​​​​

Abstinence From Meat-

Traditionally abstained from red meat on Fridays (part of a penance to mark the day of Christ’s death)

Now - Only observe the rule on Good Friday and Ash Wednesday

Church-

Every Sunday

Place to bond with God

Communion

Eat the “Body of Christ” (bread)

Drink the “Blood of Christ” (wine or juice)