Baptism is the first of seven sacraments and the way in which a person becomes a member of the Catholic Church. As we look deeper into this topic we will cover several aspects. Who Can Receive a Catholic Baptism? Anyone who has not already been baptized can receive the sacrament of Baptism in the Catholic […]
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Anointing of the sick is a Catholic Sacrament. It is also referred to as ‘last rites’ and ‘extreme unction.’ In this article, we will talk cover everything you want to know about this important sacrament in the Catholic Church. What is Anointing of the Sick? Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament that gives one grace
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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.
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Sins can be a very touchy subject, it can be very hard to discuss with someone, but as Catholics, we must be willing to know and educate ourselves about them. We all know that all sins are not good for us, but what we do have to remember is that not all sins are the
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The Catholic Church does not forbid Catholics from marrying people who are not Catholic. It has been the practice of the Church to marry non-Catholics and Catholics for quite some time. The Church refers to these types of marriages as mixed-marriages. Sometimes a future spouse will choose to go through a process called RCIA to
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What the Catholic Church really teaches about divorce, annulments, and re-marriage.
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Suppose someone were to ask the following, “if we are saved by the finished work of Jesus on the cross, why do I even need the sacraments? Isn’t 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
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An Examination of Conscience is helpful in preparing for confessing one’s sins in the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. It helps one to reflect over several areas of one’s life and what he or she has done and if he or she has offended God in any way.
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The Eucharist is also known as Communion, Holy Communion, or The Blessed Sacrament. For many non-Catholics, this sacrament is very controversial. However, for Catholics, it is considered to be of central importance. Here we discuss Catholic teaching on the Eucharist. When Was the First Eucharist Celebrated? The Christian tradition holds and the Catholic faith will
The sacraments are all instituted by Christ and can be found in the Bible. However, the way that these sacraments are to be conveyed is not necessarily in the Bible. Here we review what the bible says about the sacrament of confession. Successors of the Apostles The form that they took on is one of development
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