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Role of the Catholic Church in civilization

The Catholic Church is a big organization that started a long time ago. They believe in a special person called Jesus who taught people to be kind and love each other. The Catholic Church helps people learn more about Jesus and his teachings. They have lots of buildings all around the world where people can go and pray.

A long time ago, when people didn’t know how to read or write very well, the Catholic Church kept important documents safe and taught people how to read and write. They also helped people who didn’t have much money by giving them food and clothes. They made sure that people who were sick got the help they needed.

The Catholic Church was also responsible for building beautiful buildings like churches, cathedrals, and monasteries. They believed that making these buildings look nice would bring people closer to God. They also had artists and musicians working for them to create beautiful songs and paintings.

In the past, the Catholic Church was very powerful and had a lot of influence over people’s lives. They had a lot of rules people had to follow, and if they didn’t, they could be punished. But over time, the power of the Church has become weaker.

Today, the Catholic Church continues to teach people about Jesus and his teachings. They have schools and universities where people can go and learn about different subjects. They also help people who are poor, sick, or in need. The Catholic Church is still an important part of civilization because they continue to help people in different ways.