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Priesthood is a vocation, not a job. It takes intense preparation and soul-searching to make the decision to become a priest. A man must feel he is called to this vocation and be prepared to lead...
The Midnight Mass, held at the stroke of midnight as Christmas Eve ticks into Christmas Day, has its origins in the belief that Christ was born at exactly that hour.
Receiving the sacrament of Holy Communion in the Catholic Church is an act that requires knowledge and reverence and allows you to receive many graces in your spiritual life. For baptized...
Dating somebody who does not follow the same religion that you do can be a challenge. For example, what if your girlfriend is Catholic but you aren’t? There is no reason that this should be a...
Becoming an Episcopal priest is much different than becoming a Catholic priest, or becoming a pastor or minister in any other Protestant denomination. Episcopal priests may be male or female, gay...
Recently, Orthodox Christianity has become increasingly popular. This religion is distinct in that it retained its traditional beliefs and structures without much modification. Even church...
Some Catholics choose to marry outside the church. The Catholic Church, however, will not recognize your marriage in the church and you should not continue to receive sacraments if the marriage...
Becoming a Catholic priest (what the church calls "priestly formation") is a lengthy process that requires a sense of a divine call, deep reflection, prayer and rigorous education. It also...
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...
The Last Rites or The Anointing of the Sick is usually associated with the Catholic religion. The Last Rites are given to a person who is terminally ill, or those whom are about to die. The...
A Muslim wedding is typically a multi-day event. But, traditionally the ritual itself, called a nikah in Arabic, is quite simple. The engagement ceremony, known as The Mangni, is when rings are...
You and your spouse-to-be have decided to get married in the Catholic Church. Before you set a date, there are several things that must be done. Here is how and why to attend premarital counseling...
If you are considering a traditional Latin Mass Catholic Wedding or Tridentine Wedding Mass, there are number of factors you should consider. The Traditional Latin Mass is a beautiful ceremony...
Couples are booking destination weddings nowadays rather than holding a huge wedding at home. Couples can save more money for the future while enjoying a tropical wedding in one of the hottest...
Playing a shadow priest in World of Warcraft gives you the benefit of playing a healer while allowing you to still deal some serious damage. Shadow priests in Warcraft thrive while soloing and are...
The choice to become a priest requires long contemplation, serious preparation and a deep commitment to serve God. If you hope to become a priest, there are certain steps you should follow to...
Holy water is a simple, popular and important sacramental in the Catholic Church.
Raptor Jesus went extinct for your sins! For this, and for many other reasons, many people offer their worship to Raptor Jesus. Here's how to worship Raptor Jesus.
Play a shadow specced priest in World of Warcraft.
You have fallen in love with a Greek, and he or she wants to be married within the Greek Orthodox faith. You are so in love that you want to please your Greek significant other. The Greek...
Curious how to ordain a priest? To validly administer a sacrament in the Catholic Church, one must have proper matter and proper form. One must also have the proper intent. To licitly administer a...
Handfasting dates back to the Celts. During the middle ages, there wasn't a priest or minister available to perform an official wedding in many of the small villages. In this case, a couple would...
National Clergy Appreciation month is celebrated in October. Church leaders do much to encourage us and instill faith and hope when it is lacking. During this month do something to acknowledge...
If you're a Catholic who has been away from the Church for a while, one of the first steps in getting back to your faith is to go to Confession. Going to Confession after a long absence can feel...
Becoming an ordained Wiccan priest is a two-fold process. Wicca is a broad-based name for a pagan faith that celebrates the Earth, natural cycles of birth, life and death as well as dual worship...
As Catholics one can undergo the Sacrament of Penance not fearing that it is not done right....it is simple yet it helps us in the redemption of our soul
Children and adults take catechism classes--often referred to as CCD or Sunday School--as members of the Roman Catholic Church. Many churches need volunteers to teach the classes. It's wonderful...
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, is a process completed by adults that allows them to become Catholic. Depending on which Catholic church you attend, there may not be a RCIA...
There is no age limit in becoming a priest--some men decide at a young age and some decide after they have already begun a different career. In order to be a priest, you do have to be Catholic and...
If you are a Catholic, especially if you were born after the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, you may have never been to a Tridentine Mass. This Mass is quite different from the Novus Ordo...
Episcopalianism, also known as Anglicanism, is a form of doctrine, worship and structure based upon the tradition of The Church of England, which has roots in the Reformation of the 16th century....
A priest brings his or her own personality to a wedding. It is important that the priest's personality and the personality of you and your intended as a couple align. Follow these steps for...
The Catholic Church teaches that the Eucharist is God's greatest gift to humanity. Many traditions surround the Eucharist, including First Holy Communion, Last Rites and Holy Viaticum. Learn the...
Many people believe that demonic possession and exorcism are archaic beliefs and practices; even in the Catholic Church the belief has been waning steadily over the years. But lately, many...
Orthodox Christians believe that the bread and wine consecrated during Communion transforms into the actual body and blood of Jesus Christ. Here's how to properly receive Communion in the Orthodox...
Marriage is one of seven sacramental rites performed in the Episcopal Church. It is therefore crucial that a couple wishing to get married in the Church understand the significance of the...
St. Kitts has been a hot spot for couples who want to tie the knot for a long time. With its lush turquoise water, white, sandy beaches and tropical cocktails, it will win your heart. It is best...
Priest costumes are always popular for both Halloween and masquerade parties. The best part is that you can complete the costume almost entirely of items that are already in your closet. Dressing...
Couples can enjoy a tropical wedding in one of the hottest spots in the West Indies. St. Lucia, with its lush white sandy beaches and warm sun, provides a memorable spot in which couples can get...
In the midst of grief over the departure of a beloved family member or friend, it can be a comfort to arrange a Catholic funeral service according to their wishes. Most Catholic parishes assist...
Dedicating your life to the Catholic church, making daily sacrifices and giving up a traditional family, career and everyday life are just a few of the issues a woman must consider before becoming...
A Catholic Lay Brother is someone who is not a priest and does not plan on becoming a priest. More often, with Catholics, the term is simply a Brother. If you're interested in becoming a member of...
We have perhaps entered an age where ethnicity and religion play minimal roles in how we choose our spouses. Not only are the bounds of denomination being crossed, but also the boundaries between...
Confirmation in the Catholic Church is 1 of the 7 Sacraments. During it, the person (usually a child) receives the Holy Spirit again (they already got it once during baptism) to help them follow...
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...
Religion drives the course of many lives. This is particularly true in the life of a Jesuit priest. Many young men make the decision to pursue this long standing fraternal order. The process can...
Whether you are a member of a specific place of worship, visiting a historical church or accompanying a friend to a service or ceremony, churches are valuable sites of culture that should be...
In order for a wedding minister to be recognized by the state, he must be authorized by a church or religious organization to perform clergy functions. A wedding minister may officiate over a...
Once you make the decision to marry, your attention will be focused on getting everything just right for the wedding day. One of the first decisions to make is which priest to hire to officiate at...
Giving up an activity or a food item for Lent is one of the ways that individuals celebrate the weeks before Easter. Not sure what to give up this Lent? Here are some ideas to help you make your...
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