culture   Catholicism in Latin America
12 commonsense assertions
Concepts (12) • funerals (1) • liturgical language (1) • marriage (1) • saints (1) • virgin mary (1) • carnival (1) • confession (1) • corpus christi (1) • extended family (1) • religious festivals (1) • scapular (1) • transubstantiation (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 funerals Catholicism in Latin America Funerals in Catholicism in Latin America entail elaborate ceremonies and communal celebrations. 2
2 liturgical language Catholicism in Latin America Liturgical language in Latin America, predominantly Catholicism, is used in religious services in conjunction with Spanish. 2
3 marriage Catholicism in Latin America Marriage is a significant sacrament in Latin American Catholic culture celebrated with elaborate gatherings and festivities. 2
4 saints Catholicism in Latin America In Latin American Catholicism, saints are highly revered and celebrated through festivals and processions, and their influence extends to daily life. 2
5 virgin mary Catholicism in Latin America Virgin Mary is central to Catholic religious practices and highly revered in Latin American culture. 2
6 carnival Catholicism in Latin America Carnival is a widely celebrated Latin American festival with vibrant street festivals, music, dancing, and colorful costumes, especially in countries like Brazil and Colombia, influenced by Catholicism. 1
7 confession Catholicism in Latin America In Latin American Catholic culture, confessing to a priest is a common practice for seeking forgiveness. 1
8 corpus christi Catholicism in Latin America Corpus Christi is a major religious holiday celebrated with parades, processions, and special church services in Latin American Catholic culture. 1
9 extended family Catholicism in Latin America Extended family is highly valued and involves close-knit relationships with aunts, uncles, and cousins in Latin American Catholic culture. 1
10 religious festivals Catholicism in Latin America Religious festivals in Latin America's Catholic culture are known for their vibrant and lively celebrations with music, dance, and colorful processions. 1
11 scapular Catholicism in Latin America Wearing a scapular as a symbol of devotion to the Virgin Mary is common and important in Latin American Catholicism. 1
12 transubstantiation Catholicism in Latin America In Catholicism in Latin America, transubstantiation is the belief that the bread and wine in the Eucharist transform into the body and blood of Christ. 1