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a catholic vs catholic

Both 'a Catholic' and 'Catholic' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A Catholic' is used when referring to a single individual who is a member of the Catholic Church. 'Catholic' without the article 'a' is used when talking about the Catholic Church as a whole or when describing something related to the Catholic faith.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 939 views

a catholic

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to an individual who is a member of the Catholic Church.

Use 'a Catholic' when you want to refer to a single person who follows the Catholic faith. It is used with the indefinite article 'a' before the word 'Catholic.'

Examples:

She is a Catholic and attends church every Sunday.
I have a friend who is a Catholic priest.
He married a Catholic woman.
Are you a Catholic or a Protestant?
Being a Catholic is an important part of her identity.

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You're listed here as a catholic, Self-declared. I am that.
True, but he's not a catholic.
Plus, you're only kind of a catholic.
I may be a catholic, but I am so not above slapping a nun.
He's a catholic and he's been to the seminary.
That you will build on the Union's institutions, not undermine them; that your drive for reform is rooted in creating consensus, not delighting in division; that your protestant work ethic caters for a catholic sense of community.
In Belfast, if you're a Catholic...
Sybil would be happy for the child to be a Catholic.
Prince Edward married Ann Crook, a commoner and a Catholic.
I wish I were a Catholic sometimes.
I didn't even know Nate was such a Catholic.
And as a Catholic, I enjoy them.
Matthew said that he was a Catholic when we appointed him.
I think she might be a Catholic, sir.
Thomas Finlay was killed in 1848 just because he was an Irishman and a Catholic.
But the actor was bound to a Catholic marriage...
I hope you're not upset that Samuel Gougeon has decided to become a Catholic.
I said my Act of Contrition, because I am a Catholic.
She pretends-but she is not a Catholic.
That's how it is for a catholic in these parts.

Alternatives:

a member of the Catholic Church
someone who follows the Catholic faith
a person who practices Catholicism

catholic

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the Catholic Church as a whole or when describing something related to the Catholic faith.

Use 'Catholic' without the article 'a' when talking about the Catholic Church in general or when describing beliefs, practices, or institutions related to the Catholic faith.

Examples:

The Catholic Church has a long history.
Catholic teachings emphasize social justice.
She follows Catholic traditions during Lent.
Many people around the world are Catholic.
Catholicism is one of the largest Christian denominations.

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The nuns gave her to a catholic family.
She's a traditional girl, catholic.
My parents brought me up catholic.
We had this catholic chaplain aboard ship.
There's no future for a catholic in Belfast.
Me, no, I'm not catholic.
What is this, catholic blinders?
I mean, I-I was raised catholic.
With a fella who shot a catholic.
I mean, really, we are having a traditional catholic wedding.
For years, brendan's been a holiday catholic.
You're listed here as a catholic, Self-declared. I am that.
Be a regular catholic mass for Jamie.
It's hard enough doing business as an Irish catholic.
I didn't know Phil was catholic.
No, I mean I'm a real catholic.
Where the devil can't go, he sends a catholic.
They want Hungary to be catholic again.
Plus, you're only kind of a catholic.
Having to work doesn't make you a bad catholic.

Alternatives:

the Catholic Church
Catholicism
Catholic beliefs
Catholic practices

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