catholic entry

What I had expected to learn about the catholic religion was more or less the basics of what they believe.  I knew what I had learned in movies etc.  What I did not realize is how many differences there are in "catholic  beliefs".  I did not know that there were different sects in a way.  I learned that there are 7 sacraments of sacred mysteries, many which are common to the general public.  THat god is comprised of three pwersons to make one. The bible is their only true scripture.  salvation is only by baptisms and the sacraments of repentance/confession and Communion. Ways in which I can use this information in my practice is by first becoming knowledge in the patients needs and then helping facilitate what it is that they may need through the chaplain. I know the most important thing I can do for a patient is to let them lean on their faith especially when they are being given terrible information or dealing with death. My opinion on the catholic culture is that it is very complex and there is much to learn.  I dont believe that I have even skimmed the surface on how much there is to learn.