Sunday Mass Question: Why do Catholics need to go to Mass every Sunday? Answer: The heart of the Church’s instruction that we are to attend Mass on Sundays goes back to the Third Commandment: “Take … Read More
Why do Catholics light candles in church?
Lighting Candles in Church Question: Why do Catholics light candles in church? Answer: Candles have been part of the Church’s worship from the earliest times. In the days before electricity, candles and oil lamps were … Read More
Why do Catholics eat fish on Friday?
Fish on Friday Question: Why do Catholics eat fish on Friday? Answer: For centuries, meatless Fridays were the norm for Catholics throughout the world. Friday was chosen because that was the day on which Jesus … Read More
Why Do Catholics Baptize Babies?
Question: Why do Catholics baptize babies? Answer: For adults who want to be baptized, the celebration only takes place after a long, guided, and thoughtful process through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This is … Read More
Why do priests kiss the altar at the start of Mass?
Kissing the Altar at Mass Question: Why do priests kiss the altar at the start of Mass? Answer: Our churches and chapels are filled with symbols. We might think of the more common symbols (like … Read More
Why do Catholics call priests Father?
Calling Priests Father Question: Why do Catholics call priests Father? Answer: One of the common objections evangelical Christians have to Catholics is our practice of calling priests by the title Father. They will often cite a passage … Read More
Do you have any suggestions about things I can do to grow closer to God?
Question: I want to deepen my faith life, but I’m not sure how to go about it. I’ve talked to a few of my friends about this, and some of them seem to understand, but … Read More
Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints?
Mary and the Saints Question: Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints? Answer: One of the statements of faith we make when we pray the Nicene Creed and the Apostles Creed is that we … Read More
Why do Catholics have a pope?
What Is the Purpose of the Pope? Question: Why do Catholics have a pope? Answer: To answer the question of why Catholics have a pope, we have to pull the lens back and think about the … Read More
What is the difference between tithing and stewardship?
Tithing vs. Stewardship Question: What is the difference between tithing and stewardship? Answer: Both tithing and stewardship are part of a spiritual way of life that calls us to use all of our resources for the service … Read More