Era
Classical Antiquity
Start date
33 AD
End Date
Present
Religion
Christianity (Catholicism)
Main Teachings
Belief in the Trinity, salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, sacraments, moral teachings based on Bible and Tradition
Metaphysical Beliefs
Monotheism
Ethical and Moral Principles
Papal authority and sacraments
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Mass, Confession
Spiritual Practices
Pilgrimage, Ignatian spirituality
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Bible (Old and New Testament), Catechism
Narrative Traditions
Lives of saints, Papal decrees
Sub Type
Abrahamic
Historical and Cultural Context
Medieval and Early Modern Religions
Historical Development
World Religion
Geographical Distribution
Eastern Religions, Western Religions
Organizational Structure
Institutional Religions
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Universal Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Esoteric Religion
Gods or Deities
God (The Holy Trinity)
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Heaven, Hell, or Purgatory based on faith and deeds
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
No
Religious Structures
Churches, Basilicas, Cathedrals
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Pope, Priests, Bishops, Cardinals