A: As you know the bible does “not” tell us to pray the Rosary because this form of prayer originated only during the middle ages. However, important elements of the Rosary are biblical and/or belong to the common Christian beliefs. Where does the rosary come from? According to Catholic tradition, […]
It’s the content in these Halloween stories, however, that often lacks a religion angle. For many, Halloween is some extension of witchcraft and paganism. It’s a holiday, some Christians believe, that is celebrated by satanists. It is also a big part of Christianity — specifically, Roman Catholicism. Is Halloween a […]
A true Catholic education intertwines education and faith so that the students can see how God is present in their lives and practice implying the faith to real world situations, ultimately preparing them for life after high school. Why is it important for Catholic education? Students learn about the Catholic […]
Church schools also have a generally better reputation than secular schools, as they have clearer moral guidelines by which the children are expected to abide. This reduces behaviour issues, and creates a better environment for both teaching and learning. What are the benefits of going to a religious school? 10 […]
“Easter is the greatest celebration in the Catholic church because it is the completion of the Holy week that ends with the resurrection of Jesus. Easter celebrates the beginning and foundation of Christianity. Do both Christians and Catholics celebrate Easter? Easter is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On […]
The Catholic Church teaches that all human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation for all the social teachings. This theme challenges the issues of abortion, assisted suicide, human cloning, and the death penalty. Why is being Catholic important to you? Being Catholic […]
To Catholics, the crucifix is a powerful symbol that represents the focal point of their beliefs: that Jesus died on the cross to redeem humanity. While other Christian denominations use a bare cross to emphasize Jesus’ resurrection, Catholics include the image of Christ’s body on the cross to represent his […]
Abstinence from meat on Fridays is done as a sacrifice by many Christians because on Good Friday, Jesus sacrificed his flesh for humanity. In Orthodox Christianity, in addition to fasting from food until sundown, the faithful are enjoined to abstain from sexual relations on Fridays as well. What is the […]
“The 2016 Catholic Schools Census is the most accurate representation of Catholic schools in England. It finds that Catholic Schools educate 21 per cent more pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds than the national average, and in Catholic primary schools, almost 40 per cent more pupils from the poorest households. How […]
A number of prayers to Jesus Christ exist within the Roman Catholic tradition. These prayers have diverse origins and forms. Some were attributed to visions of saints, others were handed down by tradition. Do Catholics pray to Mary and Jesus? In the Catholic faith, Mary is revered as a central […]
Roman CatholicsandProtestantscelebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Many Orthodox Christians use theJulian calendar, which places Christmas around January 6. The celebration of Christmas was not common among early Christians. Are Catholics allowed to celebrate Christmas? Christmas Eve/Day Catholics, as well as some Protestant denominations, celebrate mass at […]
Who do Catholics worship? Catholics worship the One and Only God, who is the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.) He is ONE God, in three divine Persons, and his name is YHWH or Yahweh. The second Person of this Trinity (the Son) came to earth and took on humanity. […]
In addition to the Latin, or Roman, tradition, there are seven non-Latin, non-Roman ecclesial traditions: Armenian, Byzantine, Coptic, Ethiopian, East Syriac (Chaldean), West Syriac, and Maronite. Each to the Churches with these non-Latin traditions is as Catholic as the Roman Catholic Church. What are the three main branches of the […]
The Second Lateran Council (1139) made the promise to remain celibate a prerequisite to ordination, abolishing the married priesthood in the Latin Church.Popes who were legally married. Name John XVII Reign(s) 1003 Relationship Married before his election as pope Offspring Yes (three sons) Which Catholic Popes were married? There have […]
Within Protestant congregations and the Eastern Orthodox church, the ordination of married men has long been accepted. But for the best part of a millennium, celibacy has been required of priests in the Roman Catholic tradition. Do priests ever break celibacy? As many as half of all priests break their […]