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Rites in the Church. Though Many We Are One. Within the Catholic Church there are several branches called ‘ rites’. e.g. The Latin (Roman) Rite The Maronite Rite The Ukranian Rite The Melchite Rite
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Rites in the Church Though Many We Are One
Within the Catholic Church there are several branches called ‘rites’ e.g. • The Latin (Roman) Rite • The Maronite Rite • The UkranianRite • The Melchite Rite • Rites are groupings of local churches ( or "dioceses") who share a common discipline, theological heritage and set of liturgies and rituals, and often a common culture and language as well.
Some Facts about Rites • Each rite is headed by a "Patriarch". • The various rites are united together in the Catholic Faith by their unity with the Pope ( the Patriarch of the Western/Latin Church) . • There is unity of "Charity and Peace" and essentials of faith. • Unity and not uniformity in ritual or church laws is demonstrated. • New rites can even come about to meet new needs. • This can facilitate bringing to the Church separated brothers and sisters in the faith.