Church Teaching Q&A~Catholicism 101
Suicide
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church we read "2282 If suicide is committed with the intention of setting an example, especially to the young, it also takes on the gravity of scandal. Voluntary co-operation in suicide is contrary to the moral law. Grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide. 2283 We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives.
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church we read "2282 If suicide is committed with the intention of setting an example, especially to the young, it also takes on the gravity of scandal. Voluntary co-operation in suicide is contrary to the moral law. Grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide. 2283 We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives.
Thomas Kincaid and His Daughter on Sin
Thomas Kincaid and famous American artist tells the story or how his daughter relates sin to the rain and wiperblades.
Thomas Kincaid and famous American artist tells the story or how his daughter relates sin to the rain and wiperblades.
Are Catholics Un-Biblical?
"Where is that in the Bible?” is one of those phrases often popped to a priest by his Protestant brothers.
"Where is that in the Bible?” is one of those phrases often popped to a priest by his Protestant brothers.
A Theologian Answers the Atheists
Many Catholics have heard the criticisms raised by atheism but lack ready answers to such claims.
Many Catholics have heard the criticisms raised by atheism but lack ready answers to such claims.
When I Die, What Will Happen
There are many questions about death and what will happen. The attached video will cover such issues as: What will happen at the moment of death, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory.
There are many questions about death and what will happen. The attached video will cover such issues as: What will happen at the moment of death, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory.
Saint’s Prayers for Souls in Purgatory
Do also the saints in heaven pray for the souls in purgatory as we ourselves do? Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university.
Do also the saints in heaven pray for the souls in purgatory as we ourselves do? Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university.
Was Your Church Founded by Christ?
Does your church have a central teaching authority beyond your pastor?
Does your church have a central teaching authority beyond your pastor?
Divorce and Remarriage
There are many misconceptions about the Church’s position on Divorce. Many will tell you that you can’t get a divorce and remain a Catholic. Others find themselves divorced by their spouse, can they in good faith remain in the church?
There are many misconceptions about the Church’s position on Divorce. Many will tell you that you can’t get a divorce and remain a Catholic. Others find themselves divorced by their spouse, can they in good faith remain in the church?
Ten Commandments and an Examination of Conscience (Part Two)
In the second segment we begin with the third Commandment and continue to the tenth. We will rely heavily on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the official teachings of the Church.
In the second segment we begin with the third Commandment and continue to the tenth. We will rely heavily on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the official teachings of the Church.
Ten Commandments and an Examination of Conscience (Part One)
This is the first part in a two part series on the Ten Commandments and a brief Examination of Conscience.
This is the first part in a two part series on the Ten Commandments and a brief Examination of Conscience.
6th and 9th Commandments - Sexual Commandments (Part Two of a Two Part Series)
As we continue from part one of this two part series we delve deeper into controversial issues of faith and morals.
As we continue from part one of this two part series we delve deeper into controversial issues of faith and morals.
6th and 9th Commandments - The Sexual Commandments (Part One of Two Parts)
What is the Church’s position on the 6th and 9th Commandments? Why are the Commandments listed in two different places in the Bible?
What is the Church’s position on the 6th and 9th Commandments? Why are the Commandments listed in two different places in the Bible?
Sin of the Century
Is it acceptable to tell a "white lie" to avoid hurting another person's feelings? In other words is situational ethics acceptable behavior?
Is it acceptable to tell a "white lie" to avoid hurting another person's feelings? In other words is situational ethics acceptable behavior?
Mirror of Christ
We are called to reflect Christ. How do the sacraments affect being the image of Christ? Is their hope for broken mirrors of Christ?
We are called to reflect Christ. How do the sacraments affect being the image of Christ? Is their hope for broken mirrors of Christ?
Hell There Is!
The early Church Fathers were also absolutely firm on the reality of an eternal hell, as the following quotes show.
The early Church Fathers were also absolutely firm on the reality of an eternal hell, as the following quotes show.
What Is Catholicism 101?
Catholicism 101 is an ongoing tour of issues, aspects, and problems having to do with the Catholic faith. The tour has some clear parameters and four types of stops along the way. It may not always be comfortable, but it will at least always be interesting - and usually enjoyable.
Catholicism 101 is an ongoing tour of issues, aspects, and problems having to do with the Catholic faith. The tour has some clear parameters and four types of stops along the way. It may not always be comfortable, but it will at least always be interesting - and usually enjoyable.
Choosing Heaven Here
The choices we make now and the lifestyle we choose to live determine the destiny of our eternal life to come.
The choices we make now and the lifestyle we choose to live determine the destiny of our eternal life to come.
Why Do Catholics Use Candles?
The use of candles is rooted on our Jewish origins. Learn about the significance of candles in our liturgy.
The use of candles is rooted on our Jewish origins. Learn about the significance of candles in our liturgy.
Why Do Catholics Sit, Stand & Kneel During Mass?
There are substantial reasons why Catholics do this. Learn here.
There are substantial reasons why Catholics do this. Learn here.
Living Out Charity
"This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." - John 13:35
"This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." - John 13:35
Do Catholics Worship Images?
Learn about the Catholic use of images, and the difference between worship and veneration.
Learn about the Catholic use of images, and the difference between worship and veneration.
Holy Water
Holy water: symbol of life and death. Learn what the Church teaches about this popular sacramental.
Holy water: symbol of life and death. Learn what the Church teaches about this popular sacramental.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is the best source to learn what the Church really teaches. There you will find the proper interpretation of Biblical passages, moral guidance, and historical references. The CCC is a must read! Watch an overview.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is the best source to learn what the Church really teaches. There you will find the proper interpretation of Biblical passages, moral guidance, and historical references. The CCC is a must read! Watch an overview.
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