Articles about the Catholic faith
Knowing our inability to save ourselves, he stepped in to take our places. He did it out of mercy and love. And he was brave. A postscript: Jesus had a choice whether or not to go to the cross. What did Jesus say about bravery? “It is my eager expectation and hope that I will …
Compassion – Demonstrating understanding and empathy for others, to bring holistic care, hope and inspiration. Respect – Accepting and honouring diversity, uniqueness and the contribution of others. Justice – Focusing on the needs of people we serve and to work for a fair, just and sustainable society. What is the purpose of uniting? At Uniting, …
What is it like to live as a priest? There are challenges daily: Parish life demands he is often most needed when parishioners face especially difficult or trying times, and when they are at their most vulnerable. It’s a working life that can take him “through an enormous range of emotions”. … “Some might feel …
After joining with the congregation in reciting the Nicene Creed, the person being received into the Catholic Church makes the following profession of faith: I believe and profess all that the holy Catholic Church believes, teaches, and proclaims to be revealed by God. Is profession of faith same as confirmation? In many Protestant denominations, such …
How big should my church be? LifeWay Builders recommend 15-17 square feet per person for a church with a capacity up to 300, and 12-24 square feet per person for over 300. PraiseBuildings.com gives similar measurements, with a recommendation of 20+ square feet per person for a building that holds 500 or more people. What …
The Book of Common Prayer provides rites for ordination of bishops, priests and deacons. Only bishops may ordain. Who can ordain a bishop? Ordination of a bishop is performed by several bishops; ordination of a priest or deacon is performed by a single bishop. The ordination of a new bishop is also called a consecration. …
What is Wycliffe’s complaint about the Church? He criticized the Catholic church for not allowing the people to teach our question the clergy. He also criticized the belief that if people didn’t accept the Pope as the head of the church they would go to Hell. What were the complaints against the Catholic Church? People …
Who did God protect in the Bible? Have you ever felt that God protected you from hurting yourself with sin? David did. From the time the prophet Samuel anointed young David to be Israel’s next king after Saul (1 Sam. 16:13), the Lord was with David to protect him from Saul’s jealous wrath—which was fierce! …
pulpit, in Western church architecture, an elevated and enclosed platform from which the sermon is delivered during a service. What is the raised area in a church called? The chancel is generally the area used by the clergy and choir during worship, while the congregation is in the nave. … The chancel may be a …
It’s called Yippee. TBN’s first on-demand streaming service, Yippee.tv is a faith based spot for parents and kids who are looking for “God-honoring, character-building, Jesus-glorifying programs,” According to TBN’s promotional materials. Which streaming service has the most Christian channels? These are the best Christian TV streaming services in 2021 Pure Flix. Pure Flix is home …