Referring to yourself as "Catholic" or "a Catholic"?

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I was wondering about this. A while ago when speaking with someone, I mentioned that “I’m Catholic”. But I’ve also heard (and probably said myself) “I’m a Catholic”. I’d imagine there’s no problem whatsoever with either reference. . . I’m just wondering how you describe yourself, as “Catholic” or “a Catholic”, and why?

(hope this isn’t a dumb question) 😊
 
I say, “I’m Catholic”

Never thought about it though. 🤷
 
I say, “I’m Catholic”

Col. 1:18 - Christ is the Head of the one body, the Church.

Peace,

Ryan 🙂
 
I say “I’m Catholic”.

When explaining our faith, I also try to never say “Catholics believe that…”. For example, when talking about the Mass, I never say “Catholics believe that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus”. Instead, I say "During Mass, the bread and wine become…". * I always feel that when I say “Catholics believe.…”, that it makes it seem like one opinion* among many. I much rather prefer to present it as though it is the absolute truth - which of course it is!!
 
I’m Catholic because that is the True faith I profess with the Living Prayer of my life but I am also ‘a Catholic’ because I am ‘a part’ of the Body of Christ without which the parts of the Body are not made up. If ‘a Catholic’ is not within the faith then the Body of Christ is not made up.

In the Living Prayer of my life
 
Sometimes I say “I’m Catholic” at other times “I’m a Catholic”…no idea why…

DJgang
I can’t wait to say “I’m Catholic!” :dancing:
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What’s the difference between saying “I’m Catholic,” verses " I’m a Catholic?"

What am I missing?

Jim
 
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