How many different sects of Catholicism are there?

None. Catholicism is distinguished by its unity and universality. The word "catholic" even comes from the Greek meaning "fullness". We don't proclaim One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church every Sunday for nothing, you know. read more

Catholicism is distinguished by its unity and universality. The word"catholic" even comes from the Greek meaning"fullness". We don't proclaim One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church every Sunday for nothing, you know. So there are no sects. However, there are different rites, collectively referred to as"Eastern Rite churches". read more

There was one Church back in 33 A.D.; and there is one Church today. The only thing 242 or 245 could possibly represent are religious orders within the one Church. These are different ways of living out the Catholic Christian life in accord with today's one Catholic Church. read more

With all due respect, President John F. Kennedy would seem to have fit well the mold of a cultural Catholic. 20 Types of Catholics- Popular Folk Catholics. Popular folk Catholics are found especially in Central and South America. read more