Katolika (en. Catholic)

ka-to-li-ka

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who belongs to the Catholic faith.

Maria is a Catholic who actively participates in the church.

Si Maria ay isang katolika na aktibong kalahok sa simbahan.

Definition relating to the church or its doctrine.

Catholic teachings are based on the Bible and Tradition.

Ang mga katolikong aral ay nakabatay sa Bibliya at Tradisyon.

From the Greek word 'katholikos' meaning 'general' or 'universal'.

Catholic Church

The church founded by Jesus Christ and regarded as His body on earth.

Simbahang Katolika

catholicism

The religion based on the teachings of the Catholic Church.

katolisismo

catholic school

A school run by the Catholic Church that promotes principles of Catholicism.

katolikong paaralan

A person who is very religious and follows the traditions of Catholicism.

Their family is so Catholic, they are always at mass every Sunday.

Sobrang katolika ng pamilya nila, laging nandiyan sa misa tuwing Linggo.

Saying that someone is very attached to the church or the activities of Catholics.

Wow, she's so Catholic, she's there for every wedding and baptism!

Grabe, katolika na katolika siya, lahat ng kasalan at binyag, nandiyan siya!

Sometimes used jokingly or sarcastically for people who are strict with their religion.

Sometimes she acts like she's not even human, she's so Catholic!

Minsan parang hindi na siya tao, katolika na katolika kasi!