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Sacraments
The Seven Sacraments
Baptism
Reconciliation
Eucharist
Confirmation
Marriage
What Catholics Believe
What Catholics Believe
How is Christ really present in the Eucharist?
What does it mean to believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty?
Why did God establish the Church and how did it come to be?
Why do we call Mary our Mother?
What are the important teachings about Mary? Why do they matter so much?
How is Mary the greatest role model for Christian mothers?
What is “liturgy”? Why is it important?
What is grace? What role does it play in my life?
What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit?
What is Peter’s role in the formation of the Church?
What are the symbols of St. Peter, the Apostle?
Where did the Church come from and how did it start? Why is it important?
What is “Sacred Tradition” and how is it related to Sacred Scripture?
What is the “resurrection of the body” and what does that mean to me?
The Mass and Liturgical Year
The Mass
Lent
What does it mean to repent and why is Lent such a powerful time to do so?
Why don’t Catholics eat meat on Fridays?
Ash Wednesday 101: How can I prepare my heart for Lent? (podcast)
Archbishop Hebda: Having a fruitful and holy Lent (podcast)
How can I give the gift of self during the Lenten season? (podcast)
What are the symbols of Lent and what is their meaning?
What is “Holy Week” and what should Christians do to properly recognize and participate in it?
Advent
What is Advent and why is it very important to us as Catholics?
I know Jesus was born in a manger, but why is that important and what does it mean?
What does John the Baptist teach us about the meaning of Advent?
How does the Christmas reference to “no room at the Inn” apply to my relationship with Jesus?
Why is Jesus referred to as the “Light of the World” and how does that relate to Christmas?
Morality
Ten Commandments
What are the Ten Commandments? Why are they important? How are they relevant to my life?
- What is the Second Commandment and why is God’s name so important?
- How do I avoid misusing God’s name?
- What does the Third Commandment mean? How do I keep a day holy?
- How is abortion a violation of the Fifth Commandment?
- What is the Sixth Commandment? What does it mean for my life? How does the virtue of chastity apply?
- What is the Eighth Commandment? What are sins against truth?
