Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 


 

  Why Pray?  

 

Sacraments

 

 

What is the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist?

 

 

Why Do Catholics call priests “Father”?  Is that biblical?

 

 

Why do Catholics confess their sins to a priest?

 

 

How to Make a Good Confession (Adobe PDF)

 
  What are some Practical Rules For A Good Confession?  
  How do I make a good Confession? (3.4Mb MP3)  

 

Why Not Women Priests?

 

 

What kind of authority do the Pope and bishops have?

 

 

Why Don’t Catholics Worship on the Sabbath, like the Bible says?

 

 

What is the deal with sprinkling kids at birth and calling it baptism... why does that count for baptism instead of immersion?

 

 

Why Not Gay Marriage?

 

 

 Why Does the Church Speak Out Against Homosexual Activity?

 

     

 

Scripture and Tradition

 

 

Do Catholics consider the Bible alone to be their sole rule of faith?

 

 

What is "Tradition"?

 

 

 Jesus said that he would be in the grave for three days and three nights.  Why do we Catholics celebrate the Triduum with only two nights instead of three?

 

 

 

 

 

The Last Things

 

  Why Believe In the Resurrection?  

 

What is "Purgatory"?

 

 

Is Salvation Possible for Non-Christians? (part 1)

 

  Is Salvation Possible for Non-Christians? (part 2)  

 

Saints

 

 

Why Do Catholics honor the relics of Saints?  Is that biblical?

 

 

Why do Catholics Worship Statues?

 

 

Why do Catholics pray to saints?

 

 

Do Catholics worship Mary?

 

 

Is Mary Divine?