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Why Do We Call Priests “Father”?

Why Do We Call Priests “Father”?

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,...
What is the ‘Permanent Diaconate’?

What is the ‘Permanent Diaconate’?

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...
What is Apostolic Succession?

What is Apostolic Succession?

by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, Priesthood

What is Apostolic Succession? t is the line of bishops stretching back to the apostles; it’s the uninterrupted transmission of spiritual authority from the Apostles through successive popes and bishops. In order that the full and living Gospel might always be...
What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders?

What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders?

by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Priesthood, Sacraments

What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders? Jesus chose twelve men to be apostles. After His ascension, the apostles had the important mission of spreading the news about Jesus, but they were lacking one member. At a gathering of the disciples, Peter told the group that a...
What is the Reason Why Women Can’t Be Priests?

What is the Reason Why Women Can’t Be Priests?

by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, Priesthood

What is the Reason Why Women Can’t Be Priests? Why can’t women be fathers? Ten years ago this question would have made no sense. Obviously, women cannot be fathers for the same reason that men cannot be mothers:  It is biologically and spiritually impossible....
Is Altar Service Only for Boys?

Is Altar Service Only for Boys?

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...
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