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Dispensation DISPENSATION BASIC R.C. BELIEF The relaxing of a law in a particular case. Bishops may dispense from certain laws; only the Pope can dispense from all ecclesiastical laws. No…

Deacon DEACON BASIC R.C. BELIEF One ordained to the diaconate, the major order below a priest. He is the priest' principle assistant at Mass and other rites. With permission of…

Cult Of Error The Way Cult of Error THE WAY You are approached on the street by a young man with a Bible. A member of the Jesus movement? He…

Charismatic Catholics0 Charismatic Catholics This article was put up with the gracious permission of Bill Jackson who is the head of the Christians Evangelizing Catholics organization. You may get his…

Casuistry CASUISTRY BASIC R.C. BELIEF The science followed by moral theologians in solving moral problems. This often leads to incorrect conclusions; Roman Catholic casuists often apply humanistic moral ethics that…

Cardinal John Oconnor CARDINAL JOHN O'CONNOR SECULAR JOURNALS From THE NEWS TRIBUNE, Tacoma, WA 3/15/87. "OUR JOHN. John O'Connor: outspoken, but moving on the same wavelength as Pope John Paul.…

Bells BELLS BASIC R.C. BELIEF Bells were used by ancient Egyptians in the worship of Osiris. Moses, who was educated in the priestly class of Egypt, introduced them into Judaism…

Beatification BEATIFICATION BASIC R.C. BELIEF A preliminary step toward canonization. After investigation of life and writings, and the certification of at least two miracles through the saint's intercession, the Holy…

Authority Of The Church AUTHORITY OF THE CHURCH BASIC R.C. BELIEF Popes and bishops, as lawful successors of the Apostles, have power from Christ to teach, sanctify and govern the…

Are Some Roman Catholics Saved Are some Roman Catholics Saved? "Do you believe that there are some Roman Catholics that are saved?" is a question often asked us. "Surely, there…