by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Catholic Education, Church Teachings, General Knowledge, Mary, Saints
What are the Top Ten Questions Asked of Catholics? 10 Are your beliefs found in the Bible? All Catholic beliefs can be found in the Bible in some form, whether plainly or by an indirect indication. It is not necessary for everything to be absolutely clear in...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Catholic Education, Church Teachings, General Knowledge, Priesthood
Why Do We Call Priests “Father”? Often non-Catholics ask, “Why do Catholics call their priests “Father”? They then cite Matthew 23:9: “You must call no one on earth your father.” How should you answer? A Catholic might respond,...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, Papacy
What is Papal Infallibility? First of all, let’s start with the purpose of infallibility: “It is the Magisterium’s task to preserve God’s people from deviations and defections and to guarantee them the objective possibility of professing the true faith without...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, Sacraments
What are Sacramentals? While they are similar in name, Sacraments and Sacramentals have a unique and distinct role in the life of the Catholic Church. The seven Sacraments are outward signs that give grace to those who receive them in a worthy manner. Sacramentals...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings
What Does the Church Teach About Consulting Astrology / Horoscopes? Since the beginning of time, people have looked to the heavens to discern their fates. The pagan world was ruled by belief in astrology. Pagans believed that the stars were deities or that they were...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, Devotions, General Knowledge
What is Advent? For many Catholics unfamiliar with the liturgical year, there may be some confusion surrounding the meaning of the Advent season. Some people may know that the Advent season focuses on expectation and think that it serves as an anticipation of Christ’s...
