The history of the Catholic church and beliefs date back to around the time when Jesus was born. It is said that Jesus was crucified and died at about 3-pm on 3 April AD 33. As you look through history, the first pope, St Peter, in the first century-AD. By the year 800, when the Byzantine empire split with Roman Catholicism, we had Pope Leo III, who crowned Charlemagne, King of the Franks, as “Holy Roman Emperor.”

No matter how you look at it, the idea of Catholicism n been around since Jesus was born. It is not the oldest religion, but it is certainly one of the most impressive according to many. Many of the beliefs that were established then are still alive in today’s catholic world.

Catholic Basic Beliefs

One of the first things you will notice about Catholicism is that they firmly believe in the Bible. They feel it is the revealed word of God.
Catholics also believe in Baptism and God’s Ten Commandments. The existence of the Holy Trinity- meaning that one God is made up of three persons. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
They feel that all people are born with original sin and that Baptism is the only way to erase it. From there, you must live your life being a good person that lives by the teachings within the Bible.
This is slightly different from Christians who feel that if you believe in Jesus you are guaranteed a place in Heaven, even if you lived a life of sin.
Another interesting fact is that they do not believe that the Pope or other church leaders rule anything. They are there for guidance. Non-Catholics may feel otherwise, but the Pope, though considered the head of a church, is not an “authority”. He is not infallible or supreme. He is not “God” and does not speak for Jesus. The Bible does that.

Can You Simply “Become Catholic?”

Let’s say that you were born into one faith, but do not always feel that it meets your needs or that you feel unsatisfied with its teachings. Perhaps your family did not go to church and you want to start living a more God-Based lifestyle. If you want to become a Catholic member, it is possible.
You will simply have to take part in a full communion through the three sacraments. This includes baptism, confirmation, and the Holy eucharist. However, if you have been baptized outside of the Catholic Church, you may have to go through other steps to become Catholic. This may include a profession of faith. In many ways, already being baptized is easier since it marks you as “already Christian”
The best way to handle it if you want to become Catholic is to speak with a church. They will be able to guild you.

Let Your Faith Guide You

Having faith is a great thing. There is no perfect religion for anyone. We make a choice based on what we believe and what we want. The only important thing is that you let your faith guide you in deciding what is best for you and your family. The rest will simply fall into place.