Tag Archives: Catholic

Taking a Pastor’s Responsibilities Into Your Own Hands

Q1: I am a theology teacher at a Catholic diocesan high school.  I have non-Catholic students that are wanting to join the Church. My initial thought is that these students need to join a local parish and ask the pastor … Continue reading

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Canon Law and Baptismal Records

Q1:  Is a parish required to register an emergency baptism conferred by a layman?  Thanks. –Rimsky Q2:  I have a question that I’m hoping you can help me with. Is it possible to baptize an infant at a parish located … Continue reading

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Is My Marriage Valid, If I Was Baptized Catholic and Never Knew It?

Q:  I grew up in a non-churchgoing home with a Catholic father and Lutheran mother. I always assumed I had been baptized Lutheran as it’s the only denomination that I ever heard discussed in my home. I married my Methodist … Continue reading

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(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

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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

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