The Catholic Faith Handbook

One area of disagreement between the Catholic Church and other Christian churches concerns the number of these and their role in Church life.

The Church affirms that people who do not know Christ or his Church, but who seek God with a sincere heart and try to do his will, may also achieve this.

This religion acknowledges only one God, but it believes that Jesus was only a great prophet, not the Son of God.

The Church believes that this religion is already a response to God's Revelation in the Old Covenant, and its followers are our spiritual ancestors.

This refers to efforts between Christian churches, including the Catholic Church, to strengthen communion and ultimately restore unity between them through dialogue, prayer, and reconciliation.

People who are not ordained or in a consecrated state of life but who share in Christ's priestly, prophetic, and kingly office through their Baptism.

To set aside for a holy purpose or to fully dedicate oneself to pursuing a more intimate relationship with God

They represent the bishop in teaching the faith, celebrating the Sacraments, and providing spiritual leadership.

Responsibilities of this role include teaching and governing authority, as well as the pastoral care of the people within a particular area.

One of the many other titles of the Pope