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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) – Joining the Catholic Faith
The congregation at a Catholic Church can be rather diverse. There may be people from different places and backgrounds. Some may speak different languages. Some lead troubled lives while others feel truly blessed. Some aren’t even Catholic. Whatever the reason may be, many non-Catholics regularly attend Mass. This may be because of marriage to a Catholic, or simply curiosity. Some non-Catholics attend Mass for decades. They may … Read entire article »
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The Eucharist and the Body of Christ
We are all called to become one body through our baptism. This is brought about in the Eucharist (CCC 1396). It is through the Eucharist that Christ unites the whole Church, those of the past and present, on Earth and the saints in Heaven, as one Body in Christ. We are not a community of individuals, but parts of one whole body. That is why the Eucharist calls us to tend … Read entire article »
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The Eucharist: Instituted by Jesus Christ and Carried on by Apostolic Succession
Christ told us to actively participate in his life, death, and resurrection. “When Jesus said, at the Last Supper, ‘Do this in memory of me,’ he was not inviting a sort of wistful remembering of something long ago, like pleasantly basking in the memory of a childhood picnic or of a kindly doctor, long since dead, who saved our life,” says Leonard Foley, O.F.M., in his book Believing in Jesus. The faithful have … Read entire article »
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The Eucharist is a Single Sacrifice
The Eucharist is the sacrament that Christ gave us during the Last Supper. On that night, he took the bread and the wine, consecrated it, shared it with his disciples, and invited us to participate in this one, single sacrifice until he comes again. “Do this in memory of me.” The Eucharist: Real Presence of Christ with Us The Eucharist is not just a memorial of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection; it is … Read entire article »
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Catholic Confirmation: Completing Baptismal Grace
John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire. – Luke 3:16 Confirmation is one of three Sacraments of Christian Initiation. It is the final step in sealing Christians with the gift of the Holy Spirit and preparing them for an apostolic life. It … Read entire article »
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