Scrutinies and Readings
Q: When the Scrutinies are celebrated in Years B and C, do all the Cycle A readings need to be used or […]
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Saints and Readings
Q: As I think ahead to next week and the Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus, I’m wondering about the history
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Kyrie and Sprinkling
Q: I have a question regarding the Kyrie—should it be done even with a sprinkling rite? I know the sprinkling rite
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Striking the breast and bowing
Q: if an assembly stands during the entire Eucharistic Prayer and bows during the two times that the presider does within
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Sign of the cross during Eucharistic Prayer I
Q: During Eucharistic Prayer I, when the sign of the cross is made by the presider, is it intended for the
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And with your spirit
Q: We’re using the Catholicism series by Robert Barron. In the one on Eucharist he says that the reason
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Unconfirmed Catholic at a Baptism
Q. Can an unconfirmed Catholic serve as a Christian witness at a baptism? A. An unconfirmed Catholic is not
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Priest Washing Hands at Mass
Q. Is the priest representing anyone when he washes his hands at mass? A. No. There’s no connection to Pontius
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Placement of the Manger
Q. There is a prohibition for the placement of the manger in the church. Exactly to what area (“presbyterium”) does
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Saints and Votive Candle Holders
Q. There is a parishioner who says you MUST have a picture of a saint behind a votive candle holder.
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Living together without marriage requesting sacraments
Q. “We have a woman in RCIA with her daughter (who is 18 and not baptized). The daughter decided to
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Rite of Reconciliation Form II
Q. Do you have any written words of wisdom regarding the Rite of Reconciliation Form II? (where the penitent when confessing
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A New Altar
Q: Suppose you have a church that is pretty seriously renovated and gets a new altar. But the parish starts
New RCIA position
Q: I have begun a new position in a parish where RCIA needs to be rethought. What materials have you
RCIA and the Collect.
Q. When the Rite of Acceptance is celebrated at Mass, what happens to the collect? A. I think it’s just
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Mayan Calendar, Catholic Liturgical Calendar
Mayan Calendar, Catholic Liturgical Calendar by Paul Turner
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Bells During the Eucharistic Prayer
Bells During the Eucharistic Prayer by Paul Turner
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Prayers Said Quietly & In a Low Voice
Prayers Said Quietly and In a Low Voice by Paul Turner
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Part-Time Catechumenate Director
Part-Time Catechumenate Director by Paul Turner
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Catholic Weddings in Lent
Catholic Weddings in Lent by Paul Turner
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Preface for Anointing the Sick
Click the below link to access Paul Turner’s video “Preface for Anointing the Sick” Preface for Anointing the Sick
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