The letters of Paul make mention several times of salvation by faith. There are passages in Romans, Ephesians, Titus, and Galatians just to name a few. To some these passages might appear like a pretty open and shut case in favor of a teaching that says salvation is by faith alone and that “once saved, […]| About Catholics
An indulgence is the remission (removal) of temporal punishment for sin in response to certain prayers or spiritual works. In common parlance an indulgence would reduce the time spent in purgatory if one should need to go there on one’s way to heaven. An indulgence does not take the place of a confession; confession and […]| About Catholics
The Old Testament Priesthood Contents show 1. The Old Testament Priesthood 2. Priesthood in the New Testament 3. The Early Church 4. The Emergence of a Hierarchy 5. Why Are Presbyters Called Priests? 6. Related Catholic Articles The first mention of a priestly figure in the Old Testament was that of Melchizedek the king of […]| About Catholics
Confirmation is not a celebration of what we do and God responds and it is not an event at which we confirm anything to God; it is about what God does and how we respond to God.| About Catholics
Mortal sins are sins of serious or grave matter. “Mortal” means death; they are sins that cause death to the soul. Mortal sins completely sever one’s relationship with God and the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (commonly called Confession) is necessary to restore this relationship. Contents show 1. Are all Sins the Same? 2. Conditions […]| About Catholics
What is the purpose of the sacrament? Contents show 1. What is the purpose of the sacrament? 2. Who can administer this sacrament? 3. What are the effects of this sacrament? 4. What does one do in confession? 5. What is the form and matter of this sacrament? 6. What is the sacramental seal of […]| About Catholics
Regularly going to confession is a way to grow in holiness.| About Catholics
The sacrament of Confession is the sacrament Christ instituted in order to forgive sins. As such, it is classified as a sacrament of healing. When we confess our sins and receive absolution, we have a powerful experience of God’s mercy. The Church recognizes that part of this mercy means that the deeply personal things we […]| About Catholics
