I was born into the Roman Catholic religion. I was very much affiliated within the church during my younger years. I was baptized, did my Holy Communion and confirmation at St. Pius V in the Bronx. I became a member of a group called “The Daughters of Mary” then soon took the role of Vice President of the group. After, during my teenage years I became a member of the Youth Group. I can continue to mention many more events in which I took part in the Catholic Church. I liked to think of “Pius” as my second home. My God parents who were devoted Catholics were the ones who influenced my mother into the religion. From the moment I was baptized until my senior year in High School, I was also devoted to the church. My first paying job was as a receptionist of the church Rectory. I still feel a great connection with the religion, mother Mary, father, son and Holy Spirit. However, I must confess I have distant myself from the church. I no longer attend holy mass on Sundays, confession on Saturday, I don’t even remember the last time I took the holy Eucharist. My mother tells me that I have drifted and have forgotten about the church and God. But I feel that I continue to grow closer to God each day, I will always have faith.
Has it become less strict over time?
Well from my experience I feel that the Catholic religion has become less strict. Or maybe I think it has because I am unaware of what is going on. The majority of society calls themselves catholic but some do not practice the religion. Ex. Attend church or follow the Ten Commandments.
I attended a private catholic high school for girls where we were required to take religion courses, “Old Testament and New Testament.” I feel that being a part of this religious body made it strict for the students to participate and practice the religion.
Is it active in
politics?
When I think of politics and religion, abortion comes to mind and the words of the late Pope John Paul II, "To claim the right to abortion, infanticide and euthanasia, and to recognize that right in law, means to attribute to human freedom a perverse and evil significance: that of an absolute power over others and against others. This is the death of true freedom...” There is an on going controversy whether Catholic politicians, governors, and congressmen who are “pro-choice” are allowed to take communion, the responsibility of Catholic politicians, Catholic voters, and bishops to support Church teaching. The idea of abortion is not supported by the Catholic Church.
Was it founded by a charismatic leader?
After some research it is sad that early Catholicism came to be organized under five patriarchs, the bishops of Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Constantinople and Rome. The next major rift within Catholicism was in the 11th century. Doctrinal disputes, conflicts between methods of Church government, and perhaps the evolution of separate rites and practices, precipitated a split in AD 1054 that divided the Catholic Church once again, this time between a "West" and an "East". The next major rift within Catholicism was in the 11th century. Doctrinal disputes, conflicts between methods of Church government, and perhaps the evolution of separate rites and practices, precipitated a split in AD 1054 that divided the Catholic Church once again, this time between a "West" and an "East".
Has it become less strict over time?
Well from my experience I feel that the Catholic religion has become less strict. Or maybe I think it has because I am unaware of what is going on. The majority of society calls themselves catholic but some do not practice the religion. Ex. Attend church or follow the Ten Commandments.
I attended a private catholic high school for girls where we were required to take religion courses, “Old Testament and New Testament.” I feel that being a part of this religious body made it strict for the students to participate and practice the religion.
Is it active in
politics?When I think of politics and religion, abortion comes to mind and the words of the late Pope John Paul II, "To claim the right to abortion, infanticide and euthanasia, and to recognize that right in law, means to attribute to human freedom a perverse and evil significance: that of an absolute power over others and against others. This is the death of true freedom...” There is an on going controversy whether Catholic politicians, governors, and congressmen who are “pro-choice” are allowed to take communion, the responsibility of Catholic politicians, Catholic voters, and bishops to support Church teaching. The idea of abortion is not supported by the Catholic Church.
Was it founded by a charismatic leader?
After some research it is sad that early Catholicism came to be organized under five patriarchs, the bishops of Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Constantinople and Rome. The next major rift within Catholicism was in the 11th century. Doctrinal disputes, conflicts between methods of Church government, and perhaps the evolution of separate rites and practices, precipitated a split in AD 1054 that divided the Catholic Church once again, this time between a "West" and an "East". The next major rift within Catholicism was in the 11th century. Doctrinal disputes, conflicts between methods of Church government, and perhaps the evolution of separate rites and practices, precipitated a split in AD 1054 that divided the Catholic Church once again, this time between a "West" and an "East".
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