19 commonsense assertions
Concepts (19) communion (1) saints (1) sacred heart (1) saint joseph (1) altar (1) chant (1) divorce (1) alcohol consumption (1) attitude towards authority (1) blessed virgin (1) confirmation (1) epiphany (1) eucharist (1) holy family (1) immaculate conception (1) penance (1) priests (1) sac (1) terce (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 communion Catholicism in Western countries Communion is a central and sacred sacrament in Catholicism, symbolizing the body and blood of Christ in Western countries. 7
2 saints Catholicism in Western countries Veneration of saints and belief in their intercession are critical elements of Catholic religious practice in Western countries. 4
3 sacred heart Catholicism in Western countries In Western Catholicism, the Sacred Heart symbolizes Jesus Christ's love and compassion and is revered in religious art and devotional practices. 3
4 saint joseph Catholicism in Western countries Saint Joseph is an important figure in Catholicism, revered as the husband of the Virgin Mary, foster father of Jesus, and patron of workers. 3
5 altar Catholicism in Western countries The altar is a sacred place in Catholic churches for religious ceremonies and offerings in Western countries. 2
6 chant Catholicism in Western countries Chanting is an integral part of Catholic liturgical music in Western countries, often performed in Latin, including Gregorian chant. 2
7 divorce Catholicism in Western countries In Catholicism in Western countries, divorce is strongly discouraged due to religious taboo and strict church laws. 2
8 alcohol consumption Catholicism in Western countries Catholicism in Western countries promotes moderate alcohol consumption and discourages excessive drinking due to potential sinful behavior. 1
9 attitude towards authority Catholicism in Western countries Catholicism in Western countries promotes respect for religious, moral, and traditional family authority. 1
10 blessed virgin Catholicism in Western countries The Blessed Virgin Mary holds great significance in Catholicism, being revered and prayed to as an intercessor. 1
11 confirmation Catholicism in Western countries Confirmation is a sacrament in the Catholic Church that is typically administered to adolescents to publicly affirm their faith and commitment to the Church in Western countries. 1
12 epiphany Catholicism in Western countries Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated on January 6th, marking the revelation of Jesus Christ to the Wise Men in Catholicism in Western countries. 1
13 eucharist Catholicism in Western countries Eucharist is a central ritual in Catholicism in Western countries, involving the consumption of consecrated bread and wine to symbolize the body and blood of Christ. 1
14 holy family Catholicism in Western countries The Holy Family, consisting of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, is central to Christian beliefs and traditions in Western Catholicism. 1
15 immaculate conception Catholicism in Western countries The concept of immaculate conception in Western Catholicism asserts that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception. 1
16 penance Catholicism in Western countries In Western Catholicism, penance is a common practice involving confession to a priest and acts of contrition. 1
17 priests Catholicism in Western countries Priests in Western Catholicism play a central role in leading religious ceremonies and providing spiritual guidance. 1
18 sac Catholicism in Western countries The sac is a Catholic religious item used in Western countries to hold consecrated items in religious ceremonies. 1
19 terce Catholicism in Western countries Terce is a part of the Liturgy of the Hours, a set of daily prayers observed by Catholic clergy and religious communities in Western countries. 1