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Catholic AnswerThe last Sunday of the liturigical year is the Feast of Christ the King.Lent is a time of reflection, prayer, and fasting for 40 days. It is a solemn celebration and is done to prepare for Easter. Easter is the biggest celebration in the Catholic Church because it is the celebration of Jesus' glorious resserection from the dead. There are many different Catholic Traditions that can be celebrated at Easter
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, any Baptism done with the correct formula and intention, by anybody, is valid, and thus accepted by the Church.
The Catholic Church denies things that it hasn't done.
The Catholic Church has for years called for a ban on these weapons as they kill and maim so many innocent civilians.
This was done because the Catholic church leaders believed this implied there was imperfection in the Creation. This was a teaching of man, and not Biblically supported.
Yes, in that they both originated with the Catholic Church, went into schism, while retaining valid Orders and valid sacraments: to that extent they are alike, although the American Catholic Church, which is derived from the Old Catholic Church, a schismatic group that went into schism after the First Vatican Council, is not in communion with the Catholic Church nor the Orthodox Church. The American Catholic Church is in communion with the Anglican Church meaning, when all is said and done, they are yet another protestant church, while the Russian Orthodox remains Catholic to a degree.
Praying can be done on any day, but most people go to church to pray on Sunday because Sunday is the holy day of rest (Sabbath).
Yes, it is recognized, since both are done by Catholic priests.
A candidate in the Catholic Church is someone in the process of becoming a member of the Catholic faith who has already been baptized in another Christian Church by means recognized by the Catholic Church (i.e. done in the name of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit). A person converting who has not been previously baptized is known as a Catechumen.
Yes, it is possible to have a Catholic cremation burial at sea, but it must be done in accordance with the guidelines set by the Catholic Church.
because he is the leader of the Roman Catholic church. He has the final word. theoretically whatever he decides on must be done .
Yes, although most Pastors discourage the practice.Canon 856 of the Code of Canon Law says that, although Baptism may be celebrated on any day, it is commendable to celebrate it ordinarily on Sunday or, if possible, at the Easter Vigil. The Code also encourages Baptism during the celebration of the Eucharist so that the relationship between Baptism and Eucharist will be clearly seen.Since Lent is sufficiently close to Easter, most Pastors recommend that the baptism be performed at Easter.