Want to know more about our Catholic faith? Monthly Faith Facts help adults to grow in knowledge and love of certain aspects of Catholic teaching. See a brief description of a topic below and a fuller exposition on the left.
As we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent, this week's Faith Fact discusses the season of Advent and presents Catholic traditions for the Advent and Catholic seasons. These family-friendly ideas include creative ways to use a Nativity scene and to celebrate saints' feast days.
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As we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1 and the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed on November 2, this week's Faith Fact shows how God's gift of free will allows each of us to strive for the "crown of righteousness" (2 Time 4:8).
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May a Catholic's cremated remains be present at the funeral liturgy? What may be done with a person's cremated remains after the funeral? This week's Faith Fact explains the Church's norms for cremation.
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What are the different types of feasts in the Church and how are they celebrated? In light of the upcoming Holy Day of Obligation for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on this Thursday, August 15, this week’s Faith Fact discusses the differences between the Church’s memorials, feasts, and solemnities.
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Should Christians look to non-Christian methods of meditation to draw closer to God? Can the Church's tradition meet the spiritual needs of those looking to non-Christian methods? This week's Faith Fact explores the origins of Yoga, Zen, Tai Chi and discusses whether these methods should be used in authentic Catholic spirituality.
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The Feast of Corpus Christi is the celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This week's Faith Fact explores the Holy Eucharist as a sacrament of faith, life, unity, worship, and love. Fr. Frank Pavone's insights into this mystery will inspire us to deepen our desire and love for the Most Blessed Sacrament.
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