You are here:
Catholics/salvation
Advertisement
Question
What is the Catholic teaching concerning salvation outside the Catholic Church?
Sir, I appreciate your feedback, but I do not give answers based on my personal opinion. Nor have I been an expert on this site for ten years on the basis of a 1 out of 10 knowledge of the subject.
I quote to you from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1259: "Every man who is ignorant of the Gospel of Christ and of his Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God in accordance with his understanding of it, can be saved." This of course bears out what I told you in the first place.
Anyone can be saved. Any religion, any faith, even atheists.
- Add to this Answer
- Ask a Question
Questioner's Rating
| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 1 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | My Question was what is the Catholic Church teaching on salvation. Tom's answer apears to be his personal opinion. At one time I believe the Church taught that Baptism is necessary for Salvation. Seems to exclude a lot of people. Did the church ever teach that being Catholic is a requirement. So I do not feel that Tom actually answered ther question | ||
Related Articles
- Salvation Through Faith and Good Works - Catholicism
- Catholicism Basics - The Basics of the Catholic Faith
- Beliefs That Infuse Daily Catholic Life - Catholicism
- The Evangelical Catholic Movement - Reader Feedback on the Evangelical Catholic Movement
- Roman Catholic Church - Beliefs and Practices of the Roman Catholic Denomination (Page 2)
Catholics
Answers by Expert:
Tom Schott
Expertise
I am an ordained permanent deacon in Catholic church. Married with three children. I am able to answer questions about most aspects of our faith, from Scripture to prayer. My perspective is pastoral and progressive.
Experience
Ordained to permanent diaconate in 1985. Parish work in hospice, RCIA, liturgy, evangelization, and adult education since then.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.