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Author Archives: Cathy Caridi
(Repost:) Can We Receive Communion Twice on Christmas Day?
Q: When we were kids, we were told that on Christmas Day, we were allowed to receive Holy Communion twice, if we attended two Masses. The same was true for Easter. Is this still allowed? –Margie
Posted in Parish Life, Sacraments, The Eucharist
Tagged canon law, Catholic, Christmas, holy communion
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What’s the Job Description of a Parochial Vicar?
Q1: Would you explain what the official duties of a parochial vicar are? In our parish we have a pastor and a parochial vicar. The pastor is much older than the parochial vicar, but he’s not what we would describe … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Parish Life
Tagged canon law, Catholic, ecclesiastical office, parish, parochial vicar, pastor
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When is a “Natural Marriage” a Valid Marriage?
Q: I am engaged to a non-baptized person and he is not willing to be baptized to marry me in the Catholic Church, as he thinks it is hypocritical. I would like some advice regarding whether or not there is … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Marriage, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, Catholic, natural marriage, non-sacramental marriage, valid
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Homeschooling and Catechetics (Part II)
Q: I’m trying to get my son confirmed, but I have to send him to the baptist non-Catholic youth ministry (sic). Why is it called Catholic youth ministry (CYM)? Why don’t the children have catechism anymore? I am homeschooling my … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Education, Confirmation, Rights of the Faithful
Tagged canon law, catechetics, Catholic, confirmation, CYM, homeschooling
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When Can a Catholic Church Charge Visitors an Entrance Fee?
Q: During a visit to a city in Europe, we went to attend evening Mass at the city’s cathedral. During the day, it is visited by many tourists and has an entrance fee to support the maintenance of the building. … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Mass, Other Canonical Questions, Rights of the Faithful
Tagged basilica, canon law, cathedral, Catholic, entrance fee, tourist, visitor
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