What are ALL the Dogmas, Doctors, and Disciplines of the Roman Catholic Church

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I was told on here the the list is endless. How are we suppose to know what we must follow if we can’t access a list!?

Also the book Dezinger, is that ALL the Domgas and Doctors. Where could I get the biggest list of the most known disciplines? Thanks!
 
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A list can not be made, we believe all that is in unwritten Tradition and all the teachings of Scripture, both of which are inerrant and infallible in themselves. This is in addition to all the Magisterium proposes for us to believe, with varying levels of assent. Denzinger is good, canon law can also be read for many disciplines. In addition to that the rulings of the Bishops with authority over you. Study all of these sources and you’ll know much.
 
I grew up with a straight dress code at our parish. I was something you must do in order to be a good Roman Catholic. Find out, it’s more of a discipline then something I must do like a Dogma or Doctrine. Now I would like a resource of what all is in deed a must have (Dogma or Doctrine) vs something I can choose to do or not (Discipline).
 
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I was told on here the the list is endless. How are we suppose to know what we must follow if we can’t access a list!?

Also the book Dezinger, is that ALL the Domgas and Doctors. Where could I get the biggest list of the most known disciplines? Thanks!
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Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma by Ludwig Ott is good. It gives the references (old numbering) to Denzinger, Sources of Catholic Dogma, and countless others.
 
So Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma has a complete list? OR is it like cliff notes of all Dogmas and only Dogmas? Thanks!
 
That’s why you should consider it before going on to other documents.

I believe that for lay persons, it’s good enough.
 
I guess I was hoping for an index where I can look up things: Dress code for Mass. Dress code for none Mass. ( but both would probably be a Discipline.
 
The Catholic Church has established what amounts to a culture. It is a system, as you say, of dogmas, doctrines, and disciplines, that are intended to promote our salvation, which we should not forget.

I’m not professing to be an expert, but the disciplines that are most important are the ones that the Church reminds us of, like daily prayer, partial fasting, mortification, etc. along with adherence to the commandments and teachings of the Church. Others may disagree, but I don’t see enough emphasis on the development of spirituality, reading religious books and the Bible, for example.

There might be considerable variation in such disciplines for married persons, for unmarried persons, children, etc. and these might vary from rite to rite in the Church. Instead of the daily rosary, the Byzantines used to emphasize reciting the sinner’s prayer throughout the day “LORD, have mercy on me a sinner.” There might be more formalized local disciplines such as in the religious orders.
 
This is making it very hard on non Catholics. So confusing. It’s not just “Here believe this”. IDK what to do.
 
Why does the Catholic Church have to make things sooooo complicated! I mean I just want a list to obey by. A fine cut line not to cross. Things that can’t be misunderstood parish to parish, diocese to diocese.
 
The rule is love. Be modest out of love, whatever that means in context. Veil out of love, etc. You will not be saved by following a list of rules, or else one would be given. Things sometimes are misunderstood, other times people just disobey, it doesn’t matter. Now, concerning a dress code, other than veiling, you can follow this: Saints' Works - Modesty and Purity - Quotations This is as close to a set of rules as it gets. In addition to all this, we should stay as far away from the fine line of sin as possible.
 
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Why does the Catholic Church have to make things sooooo complicated! I mean I just want a list to obey by. A fine cut line not to cross. Things that can’t be misunderstood parish to parish, diocese to diocese.
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I think you’re overthinking it.

And dressing up for mass isn’t a discipline. Disciplines generally refer to Church laws. There’s no Church law or rule about dress code at mass, besides general moral teaching on modesty. It’s more of an unofficial custom.
 
It’s not the way Catholicism works. If it did, some sort of master list of dogmas and rules, then it would be complicated. It is a faith that anyone can grasp, and then dig deeper as they seek better understanding. That’s why catechisms have always been used to teach.
But you won’t be satisfied with that answer, so here is your list (you will find this is somewhat similiar to the structure of the Catechism):

List of basic dogma:. Nicene Creed
List of how we practice our faith: the seven sacraments
List of basic moral law:.Ten commandments, theological virtues, Cardinal virtues
List of disciplines that affect laity: Precepts of the Church

Seriously, that’s it. Start from there and use the Catechism to dig deeper when needed to get a better understanding.

ETA: btw, that list can also give you a lifetime of studying the faith
 
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Haha sorry. Just trying to wrap my head around the Roman Catholic Church. IF anything, this should show you I am wanting to do my best for her and God.
Do you have any references for those? Thank you!
 
I dont understand what you mean by lifetime of suffering in the faith?
 
@LadySearchDog ,
I am often too fast on the phone, sometimes with disastrous effects. I must have missed typed and that is what my phone spell checker came up with. I meant studying.

Sorry about that. I did edit the post btw.

Mea culpa
 
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