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Mortal Sin vs. Venial Sin Video & Worksheet

Download and print the Mortal Sin vs. Venial Sin graphic organizer worksheet for students to complete while watching this video: Download the Mortal Sin vs. Venial Sin Worksheet > Scripture and the Catholic Church make clear distinctions between two different kinds of sin based on the gravity of sin: mortal sin and venial sin. First,…

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Confession iPhone App

Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest in the Catholic Church?

With the recent buzz around the new Confession iPhone App by LittleiApps, I thought it might be a timely discussion about the often asked question, “Why do I need to confess my sins to a priest?” The reasons might surprise you.

Filed Under: Catholic Questions, Lent, Sacraments Tagged With: apostolic succession, confession, forgiveness, holy orders, penance, priests, reconciliation, technology

Do Catholics Worship Mary?

No, Catholics do not worship or adore Mary. Catholics hold Mary in a special place of honor and venerate her with special devotions such as the Rosary. The first point of confusion related to this issue is terminology. So let’s clarify a few words: worship, adoration, veneration, and devotion. If you look them up, they…

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Filed Under: Activities, Catholic Questions, Prayers, Saints Tagged With: mary

Why is the third Sunday of Advent pink?

Why is the third Sunday of Advent pink? (Why is the third candle in the Advent wreath pink?)

I inevitably got this question from my students during the 3rd week of Advent. So what is the best way to answer it? You could Google it and find a number of reasons: Purple is a penitential color of fasting while pink (rose) is the color of joy. The 3rd Sunday in Advent is Gaudete…

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