Catholic faith articles, evangelization, apologetics and community. http://aboutcatholics.com/ Copyright 2007 Confirmation is not a celebration of what we do and God responds and it is not an event at which we confirm anything to God; it is about what God does and how we respond to God. http://www.aboutcatholics.com/worship/history_confirmation/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:20:05 EST Advent is an undercelebrated time of the Church calendar. Spice up your Advent with these exciting ways to prepare yourself for the coming of Christmas! http://www.aboutcatholics.com/worship/five_great_ideas_advent/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:48:37 EDT The Scriptures make reference to the place of purgatory, but not necessarily the exact term 'purgatory.' http://www.aboutcatholics.com/life_in_christ/where_purgatory_bible/ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:41:26 EDT Having difficulty understanding the Bible? Here are five ways to help you unlock God's word and build the Kingdom of God. http://www.aboutcatholics.com/faith_beliefs/five_easy_ways_understanding_bible/ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:17:08 EDT How to dispose of votive candles, blessed images, rosaries, palms and other religious items with proper respect. http://www.aboutcatholics.com/worship/how_dispose_religious_items/ Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:28:34 EDT Why do we need the sacraments? Isnt it blasphemy to add to what Jesus did and say that we need to go through a series of rituals in order to experience the grace of Christ which the Bible tells us clearly, is given freely by the finished work of the cross http://www.aboutcatholics.com/life_in_christ/why_sacraments/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:07:02 EDT This is an oft-confused topic: what does the Catholic Church really teach about divorce? Isn't an annulment just a Catholic divorce? If I am Catholic and divorced can I remarry; can I receive communion? We'll answer those questions here. http://www.aboutcatholics.com/worship/divorce_annulments_remarriage/ Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:18:13 EST Understanding God in our lives by examining the Nicene Creed. Also learning how to come to know God. http://www.aboutcatholics.com/faith_beliefs/who_is_god/ Wed, 11 May 2005 01:24:36 EDT In the third Commandment God asks us to give one full day to him, our family and ourself. http://www.aboutcatholics.com/life_in_christ/god_said_take_break/ Sun, 24 Apr 2005 14:23:02 EDT A simple explanation of the reason for the Hail Mary prayer and the significant role Mary played in redemption. http://www.aboutcatholics.com/faith_beliefs/hail_mary_why_not_hail_jesus/ Sat, 26 Feb 2005 12:19:59 EST