What is the difference between lutheran and catholic?

In terms of similarity of belief, Lutherans* and Catholics agree that the celebration of the Eucharist involves a sacrifice of praise and self-offering that unites the believer with the sacrifice of Christ, which was a unique, one-time event that is not “repeated” in the Eucharistic celebration. read more

Another Catholic practice that Lutherans do not recognize is the authority of the pope as the highest authority, but acting only in temporal capacity as Christ’s vicar. Difference between Lutheran and Catholic. The Lutherans do not believe in Transubstantiation in the Eucharist like Catholics do. read more

But as long as the Lutheran is of the more progressive type (most, but not all of whom, are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the contrast between Lutherans and Roman Catholics will be fair-minded, respectful and accurate when describing the Roman Catholic Church. read more

By The Editors August 18, 2017 In terms of similarity of belief, Lutherans* and Catholics agree that the celebration of the Eucharist involves a sacrifice of praise and self-offering that unites the believer with the sacrifice of Christ, which was a unique, one-time event that is not “repeated” in the Eucharistic celebration. read more