Tag: Baptism
Fully Conscious and Active Participation at Catholic Mass
The Catholic Church expects all Catholics, not only the ordained priests, to attend Mass with fully conscious and active participation, and not simply as...
The Baptism of Jesus
By lowering Himself to be baptized along with sinners, Jesus shows his followers what they must do to be saved. His Baptism also reveals...
Holy Oils
Once they are blessed, holy oils become vehicles of the life-giving grace of the holy spirit, bringing God’s strength, healing, comfort, and sanctification to...
The Paschal Candle
In every Catholic Church there is a large cylindrical candle, called the Paschal candle, which is a sacramental sign of Jesus’ presence in the...
When a Loved One is Dying
Unlike non-believers who view the loss of loved ones with finality, despair, and fear, Catholics can accompany their dying relatives and friends with joyful...
The Catholic Creeds
From the Latin word credo which means “I believe”, a creed is a statement of belief. Catholics recite ancient creeds to personally profess their...
The Baptism of Jesus
By lowering Himself to be baptized along with sinners, Jesus shows his followers what they must do to be saved. His Baptism also reveals...
One Baptism
A valid Baptism leaves an indelible seal on the soul. Because this mark can never be removed, it is not necessary, or even possible,...
The Theological Virtue of Charity
By the virtue of charity, man is able to love God above all things out of consideration for God. Grounded in this love of...
The Theological Virtue of Faith
The virtue of faith is what allows man to know and believe in God. By faith, Catholics also believe what God has revealed through...