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Catholics and Baptists differ in several key areas, including their beliefs, practices, and organizational structures. Here’s a brief overview of the main differences:

### **1. Beliefs and Doctrine:**

- **Catholics:**
  - **Authority:** Catholics believe in the authority of the Pope, who is considered the spiritual leader and representative of Christ on Earth. The Church’s authority is also derived from Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture.
  - **Sacraments:** The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation (Confession), Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
  - **Mary and the Saints:** Catholics venerate Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the saints. They believe that saints can intercede on behalf of the faithful.
  - **Transubstantiation:** In the Eucharist, Catholics believe in transubstantiation, meaning the bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ.

- **Baptists:**
  - **Authority:** Baptists emphasize the authority of Scripture alone (sola scriptura). They do not recognize the authority of the Pope or any centralized church authority.
  - **Sacraments:** Baptists generally recognize only two ordinances: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Communion). These are seen as symbolic acts of faith rather than means of grace.
  - **Mary and the Saints:** Baptists do not venerate Mary or the saints and believe that intercession should be directed to God alone.
  - **Symbolic Communion:** In the Lord’s Supper, Baptists view the bread and wine as symbolic representations of Christ’s body and blood, not as literal transformations.

### **2. Baptism:**

- **Catholics:** Baptism is administered to infants as well as adults. It is considered necessary for salvation and a means of cleansing original sin.
- **Baptists:** Baptists practice "believer's baptism," meaning baptism is only for those who have made a personal confession of faith. They typically baptize by full immersion.

### **3. Church Structure:**

- **Catholics:** The Catholic Church has a hierarchical structure with the Pope at the top, followed by cardinals, bishops, priests, and deacons.
- **Baptists:** Baptists generally practice congregational governance, meaning each local church is autonomous and self-governing, with decisions made by the congregation rather than a central authority.

### **4. Worship and Liturgy:**

- **Catholics:** Catholic worship is highly liturgical, meaning it follows a set structure and includes rituals such as the Mass, with specific prayers, hymns, and ceremonies.
- **Baptists:** Baptist worship tends to be less formal and more focused on preaching and Bible study. Services often include contemporary music and are less structured compared to Catholic liturgy.

### **5. Salvation:**

- **Catholics:** Catholics believe in faith and works as cooperating together for salvation. They emphasize the importance of both faith and good deeds, including participation in the sacraments.
- **Baptists:** Baptists generally believe in salvation by faith alone (sola fide). They emphasize a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and believe that faith in Christ is the sole means of salvation.

These differences highlight the diversity within Christianity, and while both Catholics and Baptists share a belief in Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Bible, their approaches to faith and practice can be quite distinct.