by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, General Knowledge
What is the Feast of the Epiphany? 1. What does the word “Epiphany” mean? “Epiphany” means “manifestation.” The word comes from Greek roots that means “to show, to display”. An epiphany is thus a time when something is...
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, Devotions, General Knowledge, Jesus
Why Do Catholics Use Crucifixes Instead Of Plain Crosses? Catholics are often questioned why they wear and hang crucifixes, which are crosses to which a “corpus” or the Body of Christ is attached, versus just wearing and adorning themselves, their rosaries, their...
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...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, General Knowledge, Priesthood
What is the ‘Permanent Diaconate’? In the Catholic Church, the diaconate is the first of the three ranks in ordained ministry (followed by priests and bishops). Deacons preparing for the priesthood are transitional deacons. Those not planning to be...
