To mark Easter weekend, Le Monde traces the history of this symbol-laden ritual.

Configuration to Christ as Priest, Teacher, and Pastor. The imprinting, as in Baptism, of an indelible character that cannot be repeated or conferred temporarily. [20] Cf. CCC, 1407, 1413 ...

Francis advocated for the powerless, for those who have so little and yet are villainized by people in positions of authority ...

1.Baptism, Confirmation ... How do we know there are seven Sacraments and no more or less? A. We know there are seven Sacraments and no more or less because the Church always taught that truth.

The Argentinian pontiff was a powerful progressive voice in world politics, the first Jesuit priest to be spiritual leader of ...

The testimony of a catechumen who will be baptised this Easter in one of the poorest neighbourhoods of Mumbai. ‘This journey ...

Faith formation includes developing a child’s understanding of and with the Catholic faith and includes preparation for the sacraments as well as the Catholic ethos permeating the whole school day.