Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace” (“Catechism of the Catholic Church” #1285). Like the other sacraments, the sacrament of confirmation did not appear in a New ...

Mark 16:15-16 "And all the people that heard [him], and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against ...

as this is where the first sacrament of baptism takes place before members are welcomed into the Catholic Church A votive candle is a small candle that is lit in church as an act of prayer.

12. Afterward, he led the recitation of the Angelus prayer with visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square. Like last year, Francis led the baptismal prayers and poured the water over the heads of ...

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing ... parents must serve children with sacraments and prayers. “Today, each of you, parents, and the Church ...

As a member of the local ministerial group, I volunteered to write the reflections for the month of February. It’s my favorite month of the year. My husband and I will celebrate our 56th wedding ...