Catholic

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ADJECTIVE + Catholic

Words in ADJECTIVE + Catholic category

Roman Catholic

Refers to the largest Christian church, which has the Pope as its head.

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  • The Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • She was brought up as a devout Roman Catholic.
  • Many immigrants in the 19th century were Roman Catholics.

devout Catholic

A person who is deeply religious and follows the Catholic faith closely.

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  • My grandmother was a devout Catholic who went to church every single day.
  • Although he grew up in a secular household, he became a devout Catholic in his twenties.
  • The main character in the novel is a devout Catholic struggling with her faith.

faithful Catholic

A person who is loyal and steadfast in their Catholic beliefs.

esp. AmE
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  • My grandmother was a faithful Catholic her entire life.
  • The novel's protagonist is portrayed as a faithful Catholic struggling with modern society.
  • He strives to be a faithful Catholic, attending Mass every Sunday without fail.

practising/practicing Catholic

A Catholic who actively participates in the rites and observances of their religion.

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  • My grandmother is a devout and practising Catholic who never misses church.
  • Although he was raised in the faith, he is no longer a practicing Catholic.
  • She identifies as a practising Catholic and attends Mass every Sunday.

good Catholic

A person considered to be morally upright and observant of Catholic principles.

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  • My grandmother was a very good Catholic who attended Mass every week.
  • He strives to be a good Catholic by following the church's teachings on charity and forgiveness.
  • In their community, being a good Catholic was a significant part of one's identity.

lapsed Catholic

Someone who was raised Catholic but no longer practices the faith.

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  • He identifies as a lapsed Catholic, having not attended church in years.
  • Although her parents are devout, she considers herself a lapsed Catholic.
  • My journey to becoming a lapsed Catholic was a long and personal one.

traditional Catholic

A Catholic who adheres to older customs and traditions of the Church.

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  • My grandmother is a very traditional Catholic and attends Mass daily.
  • He identifies as a traditional Catholic, preferring the Latin Mass over the modern liturgy.
  • The community is mostly made up of traditional Catholics who value long-standing rituals.

cradle Catholic

Someone who was born into a Catholic family and baptized as an infant.

AmE
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  • Although he rarely attends church now, he is a cradle Catholic.
  • She's a cradle Catholic, so her family has deep roots in the local parish.
  • The survey distinguished between converts and those who were cradle Catholics.

VERB + Catholic

Words in VERB + Catholic category

be Catholic

To identify as a member of the Catholic faith.

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  • My best friend is Catholic, but I am not.
  • Are you Catholic?
  • His grandparents were devoutly Catholic and attended mass every Sunday.

become Catholic

To convert to the Catholic faith.

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  • He decided to become Catholic after years of spiritual searching.
  • What was the main reason she became Catholic?
  • The journey of becoming Catholic is a significant life event for many converts.

be brought up as a Catholic

To be raised and educated in the Catholic faith from childhood.

esp. BrE
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  • He was brought up as a Catholic but now considers himself agnostic.
  • Although my parents weren't very religious, I was brought up as a Catholic.
  • She was brought up as a Catholic in a devoutly religious family.

be raised as a Catholic

To be raised and educated in the Catholic faith from childhood.

AmE
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  • He was raised as a Catholic and attended church every Sunday.
  • Although I was raised as a Catholic, I now consider myself agnostic.
  • Many of the community's leaders were raised as Catholics.