Catholicism vs. Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion. There are many different types of christianity. There are three main branches. Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. While Christianity encompasses all of these, Catholicism is more specific. The table below shows some aspects of christianity and catholicism and how they are different.
| Aspect | Catholicism | Christianity |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership | Pope is the spiritual leader | No central spiritual leader |
| Sacraments | Seven sacraments | Varies; typically two: baptism and communion |
| Beliefs | Belief in purgatory, saints, and Mary as the Mother of God | Belief in the Trinity, salvation through Jesus Christ |
| Scripture | Bible and Tradition | Bible |
| Worship | Liturgy, Mass | Varies; includes various forms of worship services |
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