9A+Catholic


 * __**Catholic Branch**__

**By: Stephanie Nguyen** **Amy Naranjo** **Salvatore Venticinque**

__ **Start and Development of Catholicism** __ Catholicism started around 32 C.E. Diciples spread the religion after the death of Jesus. Catholicism was branched off from Christianity.

__ **Main Locations** __ Catholicism is mainly in North America, and Europe. The religion is spreading to more places around the globe.

__ **Structure** __ The structure of Catholicism ranges from the Pope. The Pope leads the entire church, he is head of church. Following are the Cardinals, they are special advisors. once the pope dies, it is the Cardinal's job to vote on his sucessor. Next are the bishops, successors of the Apostles, they exercise power of the church by coming together in an ecumenical council. Then, Priests, they are owners of the religious church, teaching and telling the stories of Jesus. Next, are the religious communities, they spread the word and news to others to have them convert their religion. Deacons are the helpers of a pope or priest. Professional ministers play the role of commision to perform an act on behalf of the Church. Next, the volunteer Lay Ministers serve as choir directors, youth leaders, business administrators, teachers, directors, etc. Lstly are the baptozed and Catholics which are the people who attend church every week.

__ **Major Beliefs** __ It is believed that Jesus is the son of God who was crusified, desended into hell and then arose into heaven. Strongly believed by many Catholics, is that God is the creator of life, Saints, Lent -period of fasting, prayer, and prenitence before Easter-, genders of the same sex cannot marry, and heaven and hell exists.

__ **Intersting Beliefs** __ Some interesting Beliefs are that Catholics are allowed to marry others outside of their religions, but it is prohibited for Christians to do so.