Yes, because those who cannot recieve communion because they are not confirmed can get a blessing, and I know many people who are not Catholic that have been blessed by a Catholic priest.
No, only a priest or deacon can bless anything.
During a Nuptial between a Catholic and non-Catholic, the Officiant [Priest or Deacon] blesses the couple. During the baptism of a child, the Officiant [Priest or Deacon] blesses the mother, father and godparents of the child as well as all assembled. If I can bless a car, why not a Protestant? My mother is Protestant! Rev. Robert J. Sweeney, www.holyrosary-ny.com
You take it to a Catholic Church and have a priest bless it with the strongest Holy water they have.
The Sunday is palm Sunday.
you have to be a priest or one of religious importance to do so, but they say prayers over the water and they believe that god himself blesses it.
There is no Catholic priest that would bless a civil union, since they are not recognized by the church.Catholic AnswerA civil union not only cannot be "blessed" in the Catholic Church but it is a grievous sin. The only place that a civil union should be mentioned is in the confessional, you need to speak with a priest immediately.
If the marriage was done by Episcopal minister and not in the presence of a Catholic priest, or without approval of the Catholic Church, then, no, it cannot be blessed as the Catholic Church recognizes the episcopal marriage as valid.Catholic AnswerIf either of the parties involved in the Episcopal marriage ceremony were Catholic, then they are not married until such time as they get married before a priest in a Catholic Church as Canon Law requires that the marriage of a baptized (or converted) Catholic be before a priest or deacon. So it is not a question of a priest "blessing" a marriage (although this is a common term for a marriage in a Catholic Church following a civil marriage or any other religion) but of actually performing the wedding. They would have to apply to their priest and go through the normal preparation for marriage, including permission to marry a non-Catholic; and, of course, they would have to be in a state of grace; which would mean that the Catholic party would have to repent of the attempted marriage outside the Church in confession and be forgiven. Also, they should live as brother and sister until such time as the marriage is performed by a priest. They would need to speak to a priest right away.
Yes, a deacon can validate a marriage, bless a marriage, and perform a marriage ceremony, all with proper paperwork to ensure the marriage is valid. He is licensed by the state to perform marriage ceremonies and has faculties to do so by the church by virtue of his ordination, with the delegation of his pastor.
No, most blessings are reserved to a priest. There are a few that are reserved to a Bishop. There are a number that a deacon can do, and there are some that the laity may do. Blessing palms is reserved to a priest or bishop.
Because the parish priest was responsible of the religious instructions and moral spiritual life of pleople, also he gave people 5 of the 7 sacraments(Holy communion, matrimony, baptism and penance).
You can buy rosaries at religious stores, Catholic stores, online, or at thrift stores but I would recommend going to a Catholic church and ask for one from the priest. The priest can even bless it for you. Sometimes there are rosaries at the front entry of Catholic Churches that are for anyone who want to pray the rosary. You can also make one out of cord. Do a web search for cord rosary and you will find out how to make one.
You must fast an hour before you receive communion and you must be in the state of grace! GOD BLESS. FRIENDSOFTONY.ORG