FAQ’s about our Faith

Frequently asked questions about the Catholic Church

1. What do Catholics believe in? (An overview of Catholic teaching)
   http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac1086.asp
2. What is the Holy Trinity?
   http://www.cuf.org/Faithfacts/details_view.asp?ffID=136
3. Why does the Catholic Church worship on Sundays?
   http://www.cuf.org/Faithfacts/details_view.asp?ffID=134
4. What are the different parts of the mass and their meanings?
   http://www.catholic.org/prayers/mass.php
5. Which parts of the Mass have remained unchanged over time? Why have some parts of the Mass changed?
   http://www.cuf.org/Faithfacts/details_view.asp?ffID=232
6. Why is there communion under both species?
   http://www.cin.org/mateo/9602127.html
7. How many times may the Eucharist be received in one day?
   http://www.ewtn.com/library/DOCTRINE/TWICE.TXT
8. Why are candles lit at church?
   http://www.ewtn.com/library/ANSWERS/CANDLES.htm
9. How is someone made into a saint?
   http://www.catholicherald.com/saunders/96ws/fs961024.htm
10. Who are the Roman Catholic patron saints?
    http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/PATRONS.htm
11. What is the difference between a mortal and venial sin?
    http://www.catholic-pages.com/morality/sin.asp