Liturgical seasons of the Year
Through the liturgy the work of our redemption is exercised. It is “the outstanding means by which the faithful can express in…
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How to Prepare for Sick Call
Confession, Communion, Anointing (Be sure to call the priest whenever a relative or friend has become seriously sick. The person does not…
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How to Baptize in case of an Emergency
Pour ordinary water on the forehead (not the hair) of the person to be baptized, and say while pouring it: “I baptize…
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Spiritual works of Mercy
To admonish the sinner. To instruct the ignorant. To council the doubtful. To comfort the sorrowful. To bear wrongs patiently. To forgive…
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To feed the hungry. To give drink to thirsty. To clothe the naked. To visit the imprisoned. To shelter the homeless. To…
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Beatitudes
Positive Christianity involves more then obedience to laws. Those who follow Christ and live by his Spirit know that their salvation rests…
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How to Receive Communion
Receive Communion Communion may always be received on the tongue. Subject to the local bishop’s decision, it may also be received in…
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Regulations for the communion Fast
Regulations of the communion Fast The conditions for receiving Holy Communion are the state of the grace (freedom from mortal sins), the…
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Confession of Sins
The precept to confess at least once a year is a reminder to receive the sacrament of Penance (reconciliation) on a regular…
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Regulations for Fast and Abstinence
Regulations foe Fast and Abstinence To fast means to limit the quantity of food. To abstain means to refrain from eating meat.…
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Holy Days of Obligation
Holy days of Obligation Holy days of obligation are special feasts on which Catholics who have reached the age of reason are…
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Precepts of the Church
From time to time the Church has listed certain specific duties of Catholics. Some duties expected of Catholic Christian today including the…
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great-commandments These are an extension of the two great commandments. The first three tell you how to love your God; the rest…
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Human Destiny
Individual Death and Judgment The Church believes in two final destinies – one for individuals, and one for humankind as a whole.…
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The Sacraments of the Church
Baptism: New Life and Ways of living Through symbolic immersion in the waters of Baptism, you are “plunged into the paschal mystery…
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