Catholocism

On January 14th the Sermon will focus on early church history from the perspective of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Roman Catholic Church along with the Orthodox Church's share the roots of the first organization of Christian denominations. Today the Roman Catholic Church has approximately 1 Billion members (or 1/6 of the worlds population.) This is the largest religious organization in the world. For many the Pope is seen as the Christian world leader. There is no denying the influence of the Roman Catholic Church in the world.

On Sunday January 14th we will take a look at not only the history of the Roman Catholic Church but also its influence on the Christian faith.

Questions for Discussion:

What has been the affect of the lawsuits regarding clergy and sexual abuse on your perceptions of not only the Roman Catholic Church, but also on "The Church" of any denomination?

What Theological idea or religious practice within the Roman Catholic Church do you find the hardest to understand?

What do you most admire about the Roman Catholic Church?