Eastern Rite

Eastern Rite Catholic Churches

The Catholic Church is comprised of a variety of Churches, traditions, and people who share the same basic faith and receive the same seven...
Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception

At the moment of her conception, Mary was given a unique gift of Sanctifying Grace which filled her entire being so that she was...

Catholic Mass and the Bible

God’s revelation is made known through word and sacrament in the Catholic liturgy, which is rooted in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. The expressions,...

Advent

Advent is the first season of the new liturgical year, when faithful Catholics anticipate the coming of Jesus and prepare for the celebration of...
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

The American Thanksgiving holiday is not about the Eucharist but it is the secular holiday that most resembles a Catholic holy day because it...
Christ the King

Christ the King

Everyone in the world is subject to Jesus Christ who is King of all creation. This means that all men are bound to the...

The Presentation of Mary

Trusting in God’s plan of salvation, the Blessed Virgin Mary’s parents brought her to the Temple of Jerusalem and dedicated her to God when...

Catholic Cemeteries

When a Catholic dies and is buried in a Catholic cemetery, it signifies faith in Jesus’ promise of the Resurrection along with joyful hope...
Relics

Relics

Relics are parts of the body of a canonized saint, or something that was in contact with that holy person who will one day...
Faithful Citizenship

Faithful Citizenship

As faithful citizens, Catholics are morally obligated to participate in democracy by voting and being active in their communities.  Catholic faith requires that the...