by Mike Shreve | Feb 7, 2024 | Blog
Many beliefs and traditions presently found in Catholicism cannot be traced to the doctrinal base of the original church, as recorded in the book of Acts and the Epistles. In some cases, they cannot be found in the earliest form of Catholicism itself. Instead, there...
by Mike Shreve | Feb 7, 2024 | Blog
Seven sacraments are a major part of the foundation of Catholicism: Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Extreme Unction, Matrimony, and Holy Orders. The fourth in this list is Reconciliation. Catholics believe these sacred rites confer a special...
by Mike Shreve | Jan 7, 2024 | Blog
There are seven sacraments acknowledged by the Catholic Church. The three considered most important are Baptism, the Eucharist (Holy Communion), and Confirmation. If you are unfamiliar with Catholicism, you may be wondering, “What is the purpose of Confirmation?” A...
by Mike Shreve | Nov 30, 2023 | Blog
Being the first of seven sacraments in Catholicism, baptism is foundational and essential. Sometimes, it is administered to adults and children who convert to the Catholic faith and understand the concept behind the ritual. Quite often, though, it is administered to...
by Mike Shreve | Oct 1, 2023 | Blog
The title of this article asks: “Is the Catholic Church the One True Church?” The subtitle is an important, related question: “Is It the Mother-Church to Which All Protestants Should Return?” Those two questions will be answered as we progress....