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The Catholic Church
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The Catholic Church
A discussion of the history and modern worship of the Catholic Church.
898 words (approx. 3.6 pages) |
5 sources |
MLA | 2009
Paper Summary:
This paper examines the historical foundations of the Roman Catholic Church, as they have been traced back to the year 33 A.D. when Jesus Christ appointed St. Peter as the first pope. The paper discusses Catholic worship, particularly the seven sacraments around which Catholic worship centers and then discusses the Catholic Church in the modern world.From the Paper:
"In today's world, there are an estimated one billion practicing Catholics, making up almost 18% of the total world population. According to Rogelio Saenz, 36% of the population in Europe, 83% in Latin America and the Caribbean and 25% in the United States are currently Catholics. By the year 2050, these numbers are expected to increase substantially, particularly in Africa and Asia ("The Changing Demographics of the Catholic Church," Internet), but in Europe, the number of Catholics is expected to decrease, due to what Michael Vinning sees as a resurgence in anti-religious practices as a result of "the often strict and out-of-date tenets and principles of the Roman Catholic Church and the continuing insistence of the pope to live a celibate and sin-free life" (167)."Sample of Sources Used:
- Caldwell, Deborah. "The Future of the Church." Beliefnet. Internet. 2007. Retrieved from http://www.beliefnet.com/story/164/story_16420_1.html.
- "History of the Catholic Church." All About Religion. Internet. 2008. Retrieved from http://www.allaboutreligion.org/history-of-the-catholic-church-faq.htm.
- Saenz, Rogelio. "The Changing Demographics of the Catholic Church." Population Reference Bureau. Internet. 2008. Retrieved from http://www.prb.org/Articles/2005/TheChangingDemographicsofRomanCatholics.aspx.
- Thompson, Sarah. The Roman Catholic Church: A History. New York: Random House, 2004.
- Vinning, Michael. Perspectives on the Catholic Church. Boston: G.K. Hall, 2005.
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The Catholic Church (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-The-Catholic-Church/115307
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"The Catholic Church" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-The-Catholic-Church/115307>
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