FYI

Why Do We Practice Fasting & Abstinence?

Explain that Lent is the 40 days before Easter in which Catholics pray, fast, contemplate, and engage in acts of spiritual self-discipline. Catholics do these things because Easter, which celebrates the Resurrection […]

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First Communion

First Communion Ceremony General Guidelines

First Communion Ceremony General Guidelines. Simply follow the Roman Missal and check with your pastor as to what he would like or what his preferences are and the pastoral or cultural needs […]

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Advent

The Meaning of Advent

In the Catholic Church, Advent is a period of preparation extending over the four Sundays before Christmas.

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Did You Know

The Seven Archangels of Biblical History

The Seven Archangels—also known as the Watchers

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Easter Octave

The Easter Octave

The Easter Octave By Jennifer Gregory Miller From the archives, originally posted March 30, 2016: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it, alleluia! […]

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FYI

Why Do We Practice Fasting & Abstinence?

Explain that Lent is the 40 days before Easter in which Catholics pray, fast, contemplate, and engage in acts of spiritual self-discipline. Catholics do these things because Easter, which celebrates the Resurrection […]

READ MORE