The humble cross is arguably the most recognizable and iconic symbol for all Christian faiths. One of the more common forms of the cross, are the wall mounted crosses that can be seen in places of worship, as well as within our very homes. The cross not only represents the sacrifice Jesus Christ … [Read more...]
The Roles and Requirements of a Catholic Godparent and Confirmation Sponsor
For many people it is consider an honor and a privilege to be asked to be someone's godparent or confirmation sponsor. These people are being asked to not only participate in a ceremony that connects and strengthens a persons bond with the holy spirit. But to also help guide their wards down the … [Read more...]
Catholic Confirmation – The Sacrament of Confirmation Process
When we baptize our children, we as their parents along with their godparents. Are promising to renounce Satan, and to believe in God and the Church on their behalf, and to commence their initiation and lead them into the light and grace of God and the Church. Just as our body and mind grows as … [Read more...]
The Catholic Bible vs The Christian Bible
Catholics along with all other Christians are of the same faith, they also share many of the same common religious practices. As most other Christians follow the same version of the bible, we will be comparing the Catholic's version of the bible with the Protestant's version of the bible. The … [Read more...]
The Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great for the Souls In Purgatory
Purgatory. Sounds pretty terrible right? In reality many of us will have to face purgatory before we would be allowed into heaven. St. Gertrude's Prayer helps our loved ones to that have passed away, to find their way into the eternal paradise promised to us all. … [Read more...]
What Happens at a Catholic Funeral – All The Details About Funeral Mass
Steeped in traditions, rituals and customs. The Catholic funeral service draws its origins from the ancient Jewish burial practices, that were used on Jesus's body after his crucifixion. The deceased are shown respect, and their bodies are anointed prior to burial. We do this to express one's own … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Catholic and Christian
Many people find it confusing when they try to work out what differs Christians from Catholics. Christianity is the core Abrahamic Religion that encapsulates the Catholic Church, Protestantism, the Eastern Orthodox Church, Lutheranism and Methodism, to name a few. Christian literally means … [Read more...]
The Biography of Pope Francis – The 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church
During March of 2013, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church was elected. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as 'Pope Francis' became the first pope from Americas. Named as person of the year by the 'Times' and nominated for the 2014 Nobel Peace prize, Pope Francis is admired and loved across the … [Read more...]
Catholic Holy Days of Obligation
The Catholic Holy Days of Obligation are a number of important days in a calendar year when a Catholic is obliged to attend mass. The word 'obligation' is used because celebrating these feast days is thought to be the minimum level of commitment of someone who is Catholic. On a Holy Day, along with … [Read more...]
The necessity of knowing the Canon of Scripture
Mark: Greetings Can you provide examples (or point to resources) of particular teachings from the oral tradition of The Church that are not supported by or do not appear in Scripture which have doctrinal significance? I've read much about the importance of the 'Oral Tradition' and have read … [Read more...]
