Why Is St. Paul Called an Apostle?
Question: Why is St. Paul called an Apostle? He wasn’t one of the 12 Apostles that Jesus picked. The word apostle comes from the Greek apostolein, meaning sent…
What Is the Catholic Teaching on the Presence of Ghosts or Spirits?
Q: Scientists are constantly trying to “prove” the existence of ghosts or departed spirits. What is the Catholic teaching on the presence of ghosts or…
How Do I Instill Enthusiasm for Faith in My 10th Grade Students?
Faith is not taught, it is caught. So while it’s important to present your curriculum clearly and accurately, you must also offer an enthusiastic example…
Who Decides Who Can Be a Confirmation Sponsor?
Q: Who makes the decision as to who can be the sponsors for a child making his confirmation? The rules are 1) church-goer in good…
Why Do We Give up Something for Lent?
You’re out with your friends on a Friday night and suddenly you notice that one of them has switched from his favorite microbrew to ……
What Are Hermits?
What are hermits? And do they have anything to do with Catholicism? A hermit is someone who has withdrawn to a solitary place for a…
What Is Mystagogy?
I’m a catechist and volunteer at my parish, and I was asked to participate in something called a “mystagogy session.” What is mystagogy? The fourth…
My Co-worker Thinks It’s Funny When I Show My Faith. What to Do?
Question: What’s the best way to respond to someone who thinks it’s “funny” to always comment on a show of faith in the workplace (like…
How Do You Overcome Doubts?
Question: How do you overcome doubts? After attending college again, and being surrounded by atheists (with good arguments), how do you deal with doubts? I…
Will the Church Ever Add Any New Sacraments?
It seems unlikely that the Church will add any new Sacraments. Seven is a highly symbolic number now buoyed by centuries of tradition. And any…
