Father Chris Alar’s new book tackles widespread confusion about the sacraments — offering Scripture, tradition and common sense to set the record straight. Marian Father Chris Alar has released his ...

Pope Francis baptizes a baby during Mass in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Jan. 7, 2024, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of ...

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I ...

I would like to look at some profound truths that relate to all of the sacraments. The “Catechism of the Catholic Church” draws our attention to what is known as the “sacramental economy.” First, we ...

Lent is here, and with it comes the challenge of helping children to understand this liturgical season and all that goes with it — preparation, sacrifice and waiting. It’s a prime time to offer kids ...

According to the Catholic Church, the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life(Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324). This means that Christian ...

What is the appropriate age for Catholic children baptized in infancy to celebrate confirmation? It might seem a relatively minor issue. Yet I believe the great efforts the U.S. Catholic Church has ...

More than 50 young people and adults from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis — many joyfully wearing Viking helmets ...