Sexual intercourse was designed by God to unify a married couple and to further participate in God’s ongoing creation. Contents show 1. What is Marriage? 2. Sex in Marriage is a Sacramental Sign 3. Related Catholic Articles What is Marriage? Marriage is the union of a male and female for the rest of their lives. This […]| About Catholics
Suppose someone were to ask the following, “if we are saved by the finished work of Jesus on the cross, why do I even need the sacraments? Isn’t it blasphemy to add to what Jesus did and say that we need to go through a series of rituals in order to experience the grace of Christ which […]| About Catholics
In the Catholic Church, we follow this particular hierarchy: The Pope has the highest rank and the leader of the Catholic Church, followed by the cardinals, then we have the bishops, followed by the priests, and then finally, the deacons. The priest’s and deacon’s role may be a puzzle for some, but it’s not that […]| About Catholics
Among non-Catholic Christians infant baptism can range from being a puzzling practice to being downright heretical. Contents show 1. Rules for Baptism in the Bible 2. Infants and Original Sin 3. Infant Baptism was Passed Down 4. More on Catholic Baptism 5. Related Catholic Articles Here we discuss why infant baptism is a good thing […]| About Catholics
What the Catholic Church really teaches about divorce, annulments, and re-marriage.| About Catholics
What happens to children of an annulled marriage is something that needs to be worked out between the two parents and the courts. Contents show 1. What is an Annulment? 2. What About Children from an Annulled Marriage? 3. Annulment’s Effect on Children’s Legitimacy 4. Related Catholic Articles What is an Annulment? An annulment is […]| About Catholics
Marriage is intrinsically linked to sex so it is important that one has a good grasp of the role of sexual intercourse before one can delve into the topic of same-sex marriage. At the most fundamental level, a gay marriage is impossible because the same-sex couple can never consummate their marriage; they can never become […]| About Catholics
Preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church usually begins by contacting the parish of your choice in which you wish to get married. Most often this would be one of the spouse’s home parish or the parish that one or both currently attend. You might speak to the priest or a someone on staff who […]| About Catholics
The Catholic Church does not forbid Catholics from marrying people who are not Catholic. It has been the practice of the Church to marry non-Catholics and Catholics for quite some time. The Church refers to these types of marriages as mixed-marriages. Contents show 1. Marriage to a Non-Baptized Person 2. Concerns About Marrying Non-Catholics 3. […]| About Catholics