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Salvation — questions & answers.

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Salvation 1 min

Do Catholics believe in salvation by works?

Grace is given to us freely, faith opens us to receive it, and works are the visible response to God's gift.

Grace as a free gift: Ephesians 2:8-10 Faith without works is dead: James 2:17 Cooperating with grace: Philippians 2:12-13
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Why do Catholics have the sacrament of Confirmation?

Just as the apostles received the Spirit at Pentecost, Confirmation strengthens us for the mission.

Acts 2:4 CIC 1288
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Why do Catholics baptize children?

Because Baptism cleanses from original sin, inherited from Adam, and grants sanctifying grace.

CIC 403: States that from the earliest times, the Church has baptized children, believing they are affected by original sin. CIC 1250: Speaks about the Baptism of children to free them from original sin. CIC 1282: Explains that Baptism of children is an ancient practice of the Church.
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Do Catholics believe that outside the Church there is no salvation?

Those who follow their conscience and seek justice can attain salvation, even outside the Church.

CIC 1260
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Do Catholics believe in predestination?

Predestination, in the Catholic view, is part of God's plan, respecting each person's free decision.

CIC 600-603
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Salvation 1 min

What is the doctrine of original sin?

The doctrine of original sin teaches that all are born deprived of original holiness due to the sin of Adam and Eve.

CCC 387 CCC 405 CCC 407
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Why do Catholics believe in the Trinity?

Catholics believe in the Trinity because the three Persons are parts of God, and each has one-third of divine power.
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Salvation 1 min

Do Catholics believe the Bible is the Word of God?

Catholics believe that the Bible is the Word of God, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

CIC 105 - 108
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Do Catholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist?

Yes, Catholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, where the bread and wine become His Body and Blood.

CARTA ENCÍCLICA ECCLESIA DE EUCHARISTIA 15.: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/pt/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_20030417_eccl-de-euch.html CIC 1407 CIC 1396
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Salvation 1 min

Do Catholics believe in grace?

Yes, Catholics believe in grace as a supernatural gift from God for salvation and sanctification.

CIC 1997 CIC 2021 CIC 1999
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Do Catholics believe in free will?

Yes, Catholics believe in free will as a gift that allows choosing between good and evil.

CIC 2022 CIC 1732
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Do Catholics believe in the resurrection of the dead?

The resurrection is a central element of the Christian faith, as expressed in the Creed, which affirms the belief in the resurrection of the dead

CIC 1052

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