#Christianity & Catholicism Resources

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Christianity & Catholicism

Welcome to our forum thread dedicated to Christianity & Catholicism!

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How to Pray on a Catholic Rosary graphic by me

Start with the cross, work up then counter clockwise
Cross: Sign of the Cross & Apostles' Creed
1st Big Bead: Our Father prayer
3 Small Beads: Hail Mary prayer on each
2nd Big Bead: Glory Be prayer, Announce the 1st Mystery, Our Father prayer
10 Small Beads: Hail Mary prayer on each
3rd Big Bead: Glory Be prayer, Fatima Prayer, 1st Mystery, Our Father prayer
10 Small Beads: Hail Mary prayer on each
4th Big Bead: Glory Be prayer, Fatima Prayer, 2nd Mystery, Our Father prayer
10 Small Beads: Hail Mary prayer on each
5th Big Bead: Glory Be prayer, Fatima Prayer, 3rd Mystery, Our Father prayer
10 Small Beads: Hail Mary prayer on each
6th Big Bead: Glory Be prayer, Fatima Prayer, 4th Mystery, Our Father prayer
Centerpiece: Hail, Holy Queen prayer, Rosary prayer, Close with the Sign of the cross

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Christianity: Catholicism & Protestantism

Christianity is divided into Catholicism and Protestantism.

Types of Catholicism
Catholicism is divided into Roman and non-Roman ecclesial traditions. However, they are all considered universally Catholic, whereas some types of Protestantism can be of opposing beliefs / are more separate.

  • Latin Rite (also known as Roman Catholicism)
  • Alexandrian Rite
  • Antiochene Rite
  • Armenian Rite
  • Chaldean Rite
  • Byzantine Rite

Types of Protestantism
Protestantism is divided into Evangelical Protestantism, mainline Protestantism, and Historically Black Protestantism. However, there are types of Protestantism that are a part of all three (for example, different sects of Baptism belong to all three).

  • Baptism
  • Presbyterian
  • Lutheran
  • Methodist
  • Pentecostal
  • Restorationaist
  • Episcopalian
  • Holiness
  • Congregationalist
  • Adventist
  • Anabaptist
  • Reformed
  • Pietist
  • Friends
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Christian Denominations and Beliefs submitted by @cyan abyss

I found some resources on the different Christian denominations and their beliefs as well as a pdf going over the history of Christianity that also goes over how some of those denominations formed. One of these explains this but even within the denominations they're differences in beliefs between different churches as well as each individual Christian.

This first one is just a list of different denominations and shows just how many there actually are and links to their beliefs:
https://www.churchrelevance.com/2012/06/22/qa-list-of-christian-denominations-and-their-beliefs/

This one goes over the differences in certain major beliefs in 7 of the major denominations including Anglican / Episcopal, Assembly of God, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Roman Catholic. tw: ||violence and blood|| ||This one does include a picture of a reenactment of the Crucifixion||: https://www.learnreligions.com/comparing-christian-denominations-beliefs-part-1-700537

This last one goes over some basic history of Christianity and how some of the denominations formed bc of it and central Christian beliefs:
https://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/centers/boisi/pdf/bc_papers/BCP-Christianity.pdf

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Catholic Saints by @twin stirrup

so would you "call on" your patron saint with a prayer then? what does that look like?”

there are SO many saints!!!! s o many. there is a saint for pretty much anything and everyone. Some are definitely more well known than others, but there are over ten thousand of them (those are just the canonized ones). you can absolutely involve them in your craft! it's common for catholics to either be given a patron saint at birth or choose them thru the confirmation process. they are, well, a patron, and stay with you for life to help you get closer to god (they aren't for worship- but you can venerate them).
here's some good websites on saints!
how to find one; https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/10/21/finding-your-patron-saint-or-being-found
this website organizes them by subject;
https://catholicsaints.info/

Finding your patron saint (or being found)

Your name's not a saint's name? Not to worry -- Kate Towne shares other ways to discover your patron saint.

CatholicSaints.Info
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Christianity & Catholicism Resources

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Distinctions between Pastors and Priests
The roles are fundamentally the same but to get into specifics: a Pastor is the non-denominational/Protestant equivalent and a Priest has roots in Greek Orthodox/Catholic traditions and must be ordained by a Bishop who is ordained by a line going straight to the Pope.

The main difference between the two terms is denomination, as non-denominational & Protestant congregations do not follow the pope/the levels of hierarchy. (note: some American priests will use the term pastor)

Some sects require that priests/pastors must be men, but there are sects of both branches that allow women to be ordained.

https://www.onlinechristiancolleges.com/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-a-pastor-and-a-priest/ (note: this link has mentions that Priests cannot be LGBT+)
https://blog.hartfordinternational.edu/2023/03/16/similarities-differences-between-chaplaincy-roles/
https://biblereasons.com/priest-vs-pastor/ (note: this link has mentions that Priests cannot be LGBT+)

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Christian Witch tarot spread by @still path
(note: the card spread is in the shape of a cross with in the order (from top to bottom) of 6, 5, 2, 1 on the vertical, and 3 being on the left side of the horizontal and 4 being on the right)
Image text:

  1. Where you're at on your Christian Witch journey
  2. How to stand strong in your own personal belief system
  3. How to honour and connect with the Goddess/Divine Feminine
  4. How to honour and connect with Jesus/Divine Masculine
  5. How to find peace in your own heart
  6. How to connect deeper through prayer and/or spell work
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Resources for making your own Holy Water
(by me)
This is a wikihow so just be sure to do your research!
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-Holy-Water (also if you dont have access to the waters (sea/rain) using what you have works just as well)
(by @still path)
The second website includes prayers for blessing the water and salt which could be helpful and the first website has multiple ways to make it including with crystals and herbs
https://icytales.com/how-to-make-holy-water-3-methods/
https://www.yourtango.com/2020337958/how-holy-water-made

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Video on Ancient Christian Magic by @hollow basalt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APQn6M3gJcY&ab_channel=ESOTERICA

YouTube
ESOTERICA
Ancient Christian Magic - Protection, Exorcism, and Love Magic from...

While Christianity is often thought of as hostile to any form of magical practice, history reveals that magic has been practiced through all of Christian history. In this episode of Esoterica we explore the earliest Christian magic preserved in Greek and Coptic sources from late-classical Egypt. Here we find a wide range of magical practices f...

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A Bunch of Christian Denominations google doc sourced by @gloomy tendon
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zshGp-bskXQkYr1DnbqQ9w_1V33-o9LHlCt4kKNAen4/edit?usp=sharing

Google Docs
Christian Denominations

Christian Denominations Christianity can be divided into 2 main groups, which can then be further subdivided into 7 smaller groups: Nicene: Adheres to the Nicene Creed to establish core doctrines. Catholic: Under the authority of the Pope in Rome. Orthodox:Split from Catholicism due to theologi...

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folk magic and syncretism with christianity / catholicism:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQMsDBc0k4&t=84s

YouTube
Chaotic Witch Aunt
Folk Magic, Witchcraft, & Christianity

Here's a long-awaited video discussing:

  • the elements of Christianity and Catholicism in folk magic
  • some resources on Italian folk magic and more information on Catholicism & Christianity in Witchcraft
  • why we don't see folk practitioners use the term "witchcraft" historically
  • how I use Catholic tools in my practice as an Italian folk pra...
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Free Bible app/site submitted by @toxic field
An app that gives you free, no ad access to the bible. They have plenty of different translations available, plans, daily verses, and more! It is available as an iOS and Android mobile app.
https://www.bible.com/

YouVersion | The Bible App | Bible.com
Read the Bible online. A free Bible on your phone, tablet, or compu...

Read God’s Word at anytime, anywhere using the YouVersion Bible App. Share Scripture with friends, highlight passages, and create a daily habit with Bible Plans.

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Praying Novenas resource by @jolly saffron
Here is a resource on praying novenas. It is for the Christianity/Catholicism section, though I've tried to use accessible language (I believe anyone could adapt novenas for their own use). I hope this resource is adequate, but please let me know what I can do to adjust it further or if there are any issues ❤️ you folks are appreciated!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ai5ThD_zGQ4YcPWBMS9nWilyYDyepyHVLR934xHiQvI/edit?usp=sharing

Google Docs
Praying Novenas

Praying Novenas Novenas are nine-day prayers that are used to ask for petitions, favors, or graces. They are commonly seen in Catholic/Christian traditions and are used to address God or angels and saints directly. Even if you are not Catholic/Christian, I am sure you can still pray a novena if...

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Free book on the Gospel by @toxic field
Link for free books that contain the Gospels in chronological order. (Gospels as in the Matthew, Mark, Luke, John books in the bible.)

From the site:
"The Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth is a “gospel harmony” – a compilation of the gospels presented in chronological order. It was written in an easy-to-read translation developed in partnership with Bible League International. It presents a readable and accessible account of the four gospels."
https://plusnothing.org/

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Plus Nothing - Gospel Harmony Book

The Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth is an easy-to-read gospel harmony book. The pocket-sized, leather-bound book is a versatile and invaluable tool.

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