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How to Attend Maundy Thursday Mass If You're Not Catholic

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Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, is the day before Good Friday. Every Catholic Church celebrates Mass on Maundy Thursday. Read on to learn how you can attend Maundy Thursday Mass if you’re not Catholic... more »

How to be Charitable During Lent

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For many, Lent is merely a time of year in which an activity will be given up. Lent should also be a time for charity. Here is how to be charitable during Lent... more »

How to Become a Catechist

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Since the earliest days of Catholicism, catechists have played an essential role in bolstering and strengthening the faith and religious understanding of the Catholic community. Becoming a catechist requires a serious commitment to the Church and ... more »

How to Buy a Catholic Rosary

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The Rosary is an important Catholic form of prayer. Many traditional Catholics pray the Rosary daily, and most Catholics pray the Rosary at lease occasionally. The name "Rosary" comes from a Latin word meaning a garland of roses, the flower ... more »

How to Cite Catechism

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a sacred document chronicling the teachings of the Church. The history of the Catechism reaches back to the 16th century with publications by Martin Luther. Today, the Catechism remains an essential record ... more »

How to create a Rosary Garden

By Maria Champine

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For over 500 years the rosary has been significant in the symbolism of the Catholic faith. It is composed of five decades(groups of 10 Hail Marys) , and connected by prayers directed to Christ. Each decade represents what is referred to as the ... more »

How to evangelize a Catholic.

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If you are concerned about your Catholic friends, and would like to see them attend your church, then this article is for you. By following these simple steps you will improve your evangelization techniques by finding out exactly what the ... more »

How to Get Religion Like Mel Gibson

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Raised a Roman Catholic, Mel Gibson is not shy about sharing his religious views with the world. While his relationship with the Roman Catholic Church is controversial, his firm belief in ultra-conservative Catholic issues and religious practices ... more »

How to Get Rid of Religious Guilt

By Tena Green

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Religion is still a foundation in some homes. Approximately 50 percent of Americans claim to be a member of one religion or another. While religion can be an asset in the bonding of families and the raising of children, it can also be detrimental ... more »

How to Know the Seven Deadly Sins

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The Seven Deadly Sins of the Bible, or Capital Sins, are not only considered dangerous in and of themselves, but also because of the vices they can breed when they are committed often. Many of these vices are mortal sins, sins that kill God's ... more »

How to Know when God is Speaking to you

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God is always speaking to us, all of us. We are often moving too fast or are too busy to perceive His presence in our lives. The first indication that God speaks to man is in Genesis, after Adam and Eve had eaten from the tree of knowledge of ... more »

How to Learn about the Catholic Church

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The Catholic Church is a complex institution with over 2000 years of accumulated wisdom. Beginning to learn about such an immense subject can be intimidating. Even lifelong Catholics always have something new to learn. Thankfully, the Church ... more »

How to Leave the Church

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Attending a church is an age old tradition. Although, unlike in Rome where this tradition began, we now have many different churches that hold many different flavors of Christianity. One church uses hymnals for worship, others use instruments. ... more »

How to Make a Confession

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The Catholic Church teaches that confession provides its members with the means to achieve forgiveness for their sins. This is good for the spiritual life of the member and the Church. Here's how this sacrament works... more »

How to Make a Holy Hour

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Eucharistic Adoration, a pillar of Catholicism before Vatican II, is making a comeback in churches and congregations across the world. Many Catholics choose a time each week for Eucharistic Adoration, also known as a Holy Hour. Eucharistic ... more »

How to make Bible Study Fun (and easier)

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Sometimes Bible study can be dificult and with so many writers and so long of a history, where do you begin? Well it helps to have the right information at your fingertips to answere your questions when you need it most... This article tells you ... more »

How to Make Catholicism Part of Your Life

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Maybe you were raised Catholic and you’d like to rejoin the flock. Maybe you’re tired of being a “Chreaster Catholic" who goes to church only on Christmas and Easter. Maybe you’ve never been Catholic and are simply drawn to the faith, or maybe ... more »

How to Make Money for Your Church with an eHow Fundraiser

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Looking for more financial support for your church? An eHow fundraiser is a great way to establish an ongoing income. Make money at your own pace with eHow... more »

How to Meditate on Scripture

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The Merriam-Webster dictionary says that “meditate” means “to engage in contemplation or reflection.” To meditate on a verse from the Bible means contemplating its meaning and reflecting on its application to our lives. Here’s one way to meditate ... more »

How to Observe Lent as a Catholic

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Catholic Lenten traditions have been observed by Catholics throughout the world for 2,000 years. As you observe Lent as a Catholic, offer up your sufferings and draw closer to God. Grow spiritually as you observe Lent as a Catholic. Here are some ... more »

How to Pray an Our Lady of Fatima Novena

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During her appearance at Fatima the Virgin Mary predicted several events in Twentieth-century history. In 1917 the Virgin appeared six times to three peasant children in Fatima, Portugal. She told them that God was deeply displeased with the ... more »

How to Pray the Joyous Mysteries

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Many great miracles have been associated with the Rosary throughout history. The tremendous power of the Rosary can overcome any problem, be it small or large, personal or worldwide. Miracles continue to the present day... more »

How to Pray the Novena Prayer to Saint Therese

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Before she died, St. Therese of Lisieux, also known as St. Therese the Little Flower, promised to "let fall a shower of roses" from Heaven, doing good for people on earth. The novena prayer is widely used among Catholics to ask favors from her, ... more »

How to Pray to the Virgin of Guadalupe

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Our Lady of Guadalupe is known best for her interest in victims of abortion, both the unborn babies and those who have participated in the destruction of innocent human life. Many miracles have been attributed to the Virgin of Guadalupe; and she ... more »

How to Prepare a Child for First Confession

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In the Catholic Church first confessions are part of the process for a child who will be receiving First Holy Communion. Children usually say their first confession after the age of seven. Many children are just starting to learn right from wrong ... more »

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