Can Catholics Believe in Horoscopes?
The Catholic Church teaches against the use of horoscopes and other such fortune-telling practices because they attempt to take the place of God. Continue reading "Can Catholics Believe in Horoscopes?"
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Catholic Beliefs and Catholic Teachings
Catholicism 101
New to Catholicism or looking for a primer on the Catholic Church? Start here with our introduction to Catholic doctrine.
Catholic Doctrines
Mortal Sins
Mortal sins are sins of significant or grave matter. “Mortal” means death, meaning that mortal sin completely severs one’s relationship with God. Continue reading "Mortal Sins"
Venial Sins
Venial sins are less serious sins that do not cause death to the soul like mortal sins. However, one should still confess venial sins because they still lead a person away from God. Continue reading "Venial Sins"
Precepts of the Catholic Church
The Precepts of the Catholic Church direct the faithful to a minimum spiritual life in order to go to heaven. Some people think there are six or seven Precepts of the Catholic Church, but in fact there are five. Continue reading "Precepts of the Catholic Church"
Indulgences
An indulgence is the remission of temporal punishment for sin in response to certain prayers or spiritual works. Continue reading "Indulgences"
How to Go to Confession
Regularly going to confession is a way to grow in holiness. Knowing what to do in confession will make the process much easier. Continue reading "How to Go to Confession"
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