The Ten Commandments (also known as the Decalogue, from the Greek for "ten words" or "ten laws") are some of the most basic rules that Christians follow. God loves his people, so he makes sure we have rules to live by, because these rules tell us how … Continue reading
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Catholicism 101
New to Catholicism or looking for a primer on the Catholic Church? Start here with our introduction to Catholic doctrine.
Do Catholics Read the Bible?
It is common for many protestants to think that Catholics do not read the bible. They often think that the Catholic Church even discourages reading the bible. In more extreme cases some people think that the Church tries to hide biblical truths from … Continue reading
What Do Catholics Believe about the Bible?
If you ask people what the Bible is, most of them will be able to tell you that the Bible is the Sacred Scripture for the Christian faith. This is true. But if you ask people what Catholics believe about the Bible, you will probably hear a lot of … Continue reading
If I Go to Confession, Will the Priest Tell My Sins?
The sacrament of Confession is the sacrament Christ instituted in order to forgive sins. As such, it is classified as a sacrament of healing. When we confess our sins and receive absolution, we have a powerful experience of God’s mercy. The Church … Continue reading
The Trinity
From their childhood, Catholics learn to pray the sign of the cross: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” At Mass, the priest’s prayers frequently mention the Father, the Son, and the Spirit as well. The reason for … Continue reading
Children of an Annulled Marriage
What happens to children of an annulled marriage is something that needs to be worked out between the two parents and the courts. … Continue reading
Waiting for Christmas
I grew up in a household that put up the Christmas tree a few days after Thanksgiving. Our tree would be up until sometime after Christmas, usually coming down the first week of January. There was never a defining moment when the Christmas … Continue reading
Kneeling After Communion
Kneeling at Mass is one of many postures during the liturgy. At different times we are to kneel, sit, or stand depending upon what is taking place during Mass. Each posture takes on a certain significance within the liturgy, especially kneeling. … Continue reading
Threats to Marriage
Marriage today faces a number of threats. Divorce, redefinition, and infidelity undermine the status and special importance of marriage in a society. … Continue reading