by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Mass
Is It A Mortal Sin to Miss Sunday Mass? Some Catholics, especially parents of young children, find Sunday Mass attendance difficult. But despite our parental hardships, we recognize that we have a moral duty to be there. The Catholic Church reflects this obligation in...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Liturgy, Mass
Why Do We Use Incense at Mass? The Catechism advises us that prayers of petition include substantially more than our spirit. “Regardless of whether or not supplication is communicated in words or signals, it is the entire man who asks” (CCC 2562). Hence, the Church’s...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Mass, Prayer
Should We Use a ‘Priestly Posture’ During the Lord’s Prayer? A discussion that is common in Catholic parishes, between the more orthodox members of the parish and the more “progressive” members, is whether or not the faithful should use the “Orans...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, Liturgy, Mass, Priesthood
Is Altar Service Only for Boys? he year 2017 will mark twenty-three years since the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments formally permitted girls to serve the altar at Mass. There are few topics which can generate as much discussion and debate as this...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Liturgy, Mass, Sacraments
What Are Lay People Who Serve at the Altar Called? What is an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? What is the role of lay Ministers in the distribution of Holy Communion? A Eucharistic minister who is not ordained is called an “Extraordinary Minister of Holy...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Eucharist, Mass
Is the Holy Eucharist Really Jesus’ Body and Blood? Do you know what the word “holy” means? It comes from the Hebrew word, “Kiddushin,” which is the process of sanctification or dedication specifically for the Jewish betrothal process. In a loose usage of the...
