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Catholicism and Witchcraft

Catholicism and Witchcraft. By: Divya Puvvadi , Joshua Antonio, Ivan Esmeral , and Shilpa Narayanan. Witchcraft. Derives from the word “Wicca”, meaning “The Wise One” Originates from the beginning of time Refers to the Infliction of Harm or Power with Diabolic help

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Catholicism and Witchcraft

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  1. Catholicism and Witchcraft By: DivyaPuvvadi, Joshua Antonio, Ivan Esmeral, and Shilpa Narayanan

  2. Witchcraft • Derives from the word “Wicca”, meaning “The Wise One” • Originates from the beginning of time • Refers to the Infliction of Harm or Power with Diabolic help • Performed blasphemous rites- considered parodies of the Mass/Church

  3. Major Centers for Catholicism

  4. Major Centers for Catholicism

  5. Catholic Population United States Percentage: 24% World Percentage: 16%

  6. Catholic Structure The structure of the Catholic is as follows: • Pope • Cardinals • Archbishops • Bishops • Priest • Deacons

  7. Basic Doctrines/Principles • Must accept gospels and Teachings of Jesus • Ten Commandments- ethics and laws of The Catholic Church • Relationship with God through prayer

  8. Basic Doctrines/Principles • Monotheism- God’s objective existence • Happiness of Heaven acquired with love and service to Church • The Bible- Sacred book of Catholicism

  9. The Virgin of GuadalupeA.K.A Our Lady of Guadalupe • First seen by Juan Diego • Looked to her as a savior • Described as the mother of gods

  10. Witchcraft in Latin America • Brujo/a: Latin American witch • Associated with Catholicism • Voodoo • Elements: science variables, human sacrifice, and monuments • Today: protection and shaman healing

  11. Witchcraft in the American Southwest • More than thirty mass inhumations • Cannibalism believed to be practiced • Existing in the Pueblo and Hispanic cultures • Consequences: execution (systematic dismemberment and burning)

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