Teachings of the Catholic Faith
You may be wondering, "What are the Last Rites, and who can receive them?". In this article, we will be covering which sacraments make up the last rites, when and how they are performed, and who can receive the rites. Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and … [Read more...]
Even though most Catholic marriages start off with the best of intentions, there are times where the marriage breaks down. This isn't to say that there has been wrongdoing in either part, but sometimes people have entered into a marriage, without fully understanding what's involved, or who it is … [Read more...]
A Catholic wedding isn't just one of the biggest commitments that two people can make in their life; it is also considered to be one of the most important aspects of Catholic life. As one of the seven sacraments alongside Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Confession, Holy Orders, and the … [Read more...]
Having your wedding during Mass is known as a Nuptial Mass ceremony. Of all the different variations in which a Catholic couple could be married, the Nuptial Mass is the oldest and most formal form of ceremony available to all Catholics. For wedding ceremonies outside of Mass, please have a read of … [Read more...]
Hearing the call and dedicating oneself to a life in the service of the Lord and Church is an immensely honorable choice that someone could make for themselves. Yet it remains a choice that no one should make lightly. The path to priesthood has been walked by many great men throughout history. … [Read more...]
Within the Catholic Church, there are three primary ranks that can be held by members of the clergy, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Similar to how most other institutions of power and government have different roles for each of the positions held by their members; so too do each of these ranks hold … [Read more...]
For Catholics and most other Christians all over the world, Easter is a solemn holiday that is held on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox; which is in late March to mid-April. Easter Sunday, the Pascha, or Resurrection Sunday as it is also known, marks the … [Read more...]
As Christmas is only a few months away, we here at Scripture Catholic were having a discussion about what each of us do for Christmas, and we came to realize that even though we're all Catholics, most of us have celebrated Christmas differently from one another in one way or another. Catholic … [Read more...]
Marriage in the Catholic faith is a sacred union between a man and a woman in the eyes of God. But you might be wondering if Catholicism follows similar rules to many other religious beliefs, such as Mormonism and Islam for example, in that marriage is only permitted when both partners are of the … [Read more...]
Just what is a relic and what are their significance? In this article, you will find all that is to know about catholic relics; what they are, how they are made, and why they are held in such veneration by the Catholic Church. Why Are Relics So Important? It is strongly believed that relics … [Read more...]