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| Fellowship Area |
 | New Member Orientation and Technical Help
Technical Assistance and Forum Guidelines | 81 | 687 | 1 day 1 hour ago
by Dave Armstrong
in I realized a cool thing on the boards  |
| Fellowship Hall
Friendly Conversations, not for substantive discussions!
Introduce yourself here! | 755 | 8,490 | 2 hours 17 minutes ago
by LauraN.
in Looking for Father Josef Klarr |
| Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Help and support area for RCIA participants and questions about the initiation process | 123 | 1,472 | 8 hours 28 minutes ago
by Modern disciple
in RCIA |
| Did You Know?
Random Catholic facts and trivia, and answers to questions you never thought to ask. | 24 | 181 | 1 day 15 hours ago
by Modern disciple
in Feast of St. Agnes |
| Prayer Request
Let us lift you in prayer! | 256 | 1,885 | 6 hours 33 minutes ago
by CajunRick
in Kim M. |
| Conversion Stories
Please share your faith journey with us. | 118 | 1,775 | 1 minute ago
by Dave Armstrong
in Ruminations on the Pain and Difficulty of Mixed (Catholic-Protestant) Marriages |
| Religion in the News
News articles of religious significance that don't fit elsewhere. | 330 | 1,516 | 2 hours 59 minutes ago
by ASimpleSinner
in Assyrians Elect To Enter Into Full Commnunion W/ Catholic Church |
| Recommended Resources
Books, CDs, Videos, Web sites, etc. | 148 | 872 | 4 hours 33 minutes ago
by cyanheaven
in Learning Latin |
| Jobs
Positions Available or Wanted in fields related to the Catholic Church: Teaching, Ministry, etc. | 26 | 38 | 2 days 7 hours ago
by Ave_Girl
in Diocese Clerical Postion |
| Quo Vadis (Teens and Young Adults) |
| CHN Youth Forum
Our special forum for the young and curious to meet and share the Catholic faith! | 12 | 62 | 3 days 2 hours ago
by Ave_Girl
in Chat TONIGHT! |
| Questions about Catholicism |
| Scripture
Origin and authority of the Bible. Deuterocanonical books
(‘apocrypha’). The Bible alone. Biblical interpretation,
translations, etc. | 119 | 1,012 | 4 hours 31 minutes ago
by GoFisher
in that they may be ONE |
| Tradition
The authority of Tradition. The Fathers and Doctors of the
Church, etc. | 30 | 255 | 9 days 22 hours ago
by Dave Armstrong
in Does "Unanimous Consent of the Fathers" Allow Any Exceptions? |
| Magisterium (Teaching Authority)
Councils, papal authority, doctrine and dogma, canon law,
levels of authority, etc. What is infallibility? How does
infallibility work? | 44 | 482 | 1 day 3 hours ago
by GoFisher
in Apostolic Succession |
| The Church
Church or Churches? Is the Church divine or human,
institutional or spiritual? The Church as the Mystical Body of
Christ. Eastern and Western Churches. Judeo-Christian
history. Do scandals and corruption invalidate the Church? | 54 | 559 | 12 days 2 hours ago
by Steven Barrett
in Apostate church? |
| Justification and Salvation
Original sin and actual sin. How are we saved? Election and
predestination. Salvation outside the Church, etc. | 39 | 512 | 6 hours 47 minutes ago
by BD
in Reply to Objection to My Soteriological Argument From John 3:36 |
| Human Destiny
Human suffering. Death and resurrection. Parousia, heaven, hell, purgatory. End times theories. | 45 | 497 | 4 days 3 hours ago
by Dave Armstrong
in Catholic eschatology says that the Church is the New Israel |
| Mary and the Saints
Mary and Marian doctrine. Saints and the communion of saints | 136 | 1,101 | 22 hours 39 minutes ago
by CajunRick
in Expert explains Church’s criteria for confirming Marian apparitions |
| God: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Who is God? Who is Jesus Christ? What do Catholics believe about the Holy Trinity? How does God reveal himself? | 20 | 192 | 20 hours 58 minutes ago
by Intercessor
in Explaining the role of Joseph to children |
| Sacraments |
| Sacraments in General
Sacred signs of grace or meaningless rituals? Matter and form; ‘ex opere operato’ | 9 | 90 | 1 month 27 days ago
by CajunRick
in Ember Days |
| Baptism
Necessary for salvation? Infant baptism; baptism by immersion only, etc. | 23 | 221 | 26 days 2 hours ago
by Pani Rose
in History of Infant Baptism |
| Confirmation (Chrismation)
How does confirmation differ from baptism? Growth and solidity in the faith; the fullness of the Holy Spirit, etc. | 12 | 103 | 1 day 1 hour ago
by Dave Armstrong
in Biblical Evidence For the Sacrament of Confirmation |
| Eucharist
The Real Presence, Holy Communion, Transubstantiation, Eucharistic devotions, etc. | 91 | 788 | 1 day 20 hours ago
by CajunRick
in I need proof of why only a validly ordained priest can confect the Eucharist. |
| Penance (Reconciliation/Confession)
Why not just go directly to God? What and how should a person confess? What are the proper procedures for this sacrament? Can a non-Catholic receive absolution? | 73 | 541 | 11 hours 27 minutes ago
by CajunRick
in making things right |
| Anointing of the Sick (Extreme Unction)
Christ as the divine physician. Preparation for death. Pastoral care of the sick and dying. | 6 | 77 | 18 days 22 hours ago
by Kim M.
in Catholics suffering from depression |
| Marriage (Matrimony)
Marriage a contract or a sacrament? Divorce and remarriage (validity); annulments and other remedies; marital difficulties (academic questions only, please) | 64 | 563 | 11 days 22 hours ago
by David W. Emery
in Another divorce/ annulment question |
| Holy Orders
Is a ministerial priesthood necessary? Apostolic succession; acting ‘in persona Christi’; celibacy, etc. | 24 | 214 | 11 hours 9 minutes ago
by CajunRick
in Many Foreign-Born, Men in Thirties Among 2008 New Priests |
| The Mass and Liturgy |
| The Mass/Divine Liturgy
The Mass as Christ’s once-for-all-time sacrifice. Why the ritual? The order of the Mass/Divine Liturgy. (Eucharistic questions should be posted under Sacraments) | 110 | 905 | 11 hours ago
by David W. Emery
in Is it ever appropriate to pray aloud during the time given for our own intentions? |
| Other Liturgical Topics
Weddings and funerals. The Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office). Sacramentals and quasi-liturgical devotions. Sacred music in the liturgy | 79 | 492 | 22 days 21 hours ago
by Pani Rose
in The Roman Road to Salvation Bracelet (Rosary?) |
| Moral and Social Teaching |
| Sin and Virtue; Mortal and Venial Sin
Defining Characteristics. How do we distinguish? | 28 | 280 | 2 days 10 hours ago
by David W. Emery
in Missing Sunday Obligation due to work- need advice |
| Faith and Works
How faith and works function together to build up the Christian soul and human society. The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy | 19 | 173 | 15 days 2 hours ago
by Dave Armstrong
in How many "works"? |
| Sexuality and Life Issues
Abortion, contraception, euthanasia, Living Wills, organ donation, medical issues, etc. | 71 | 588 | 1 day 23 hours ago
by mg57
in Thinking ahead here, and looking for opinion or shared experiences |
| Social and Political Questions
The moral foundation of human endeavor. How do Christians work with God in the world? | 48 | 370 | 23 days 8 hours ago
by Robert
in Pro-Ratzinger Review from a (Protestant) Christianity Today publication |
| Ecumenism and Interreligious Questions |
| Is Christian Unity Possible?
The relationship of Catholicism to other Christian denominations. How can we work together? | 53 | 287 | 1 day ago
by JillD
in My daughters think they're Catholic, have a valid apostolic succession, but go to Anglo-Catholic |
| What is the Relationship of Christianity to Non-Christian Religions?
Is cooperation possible? Will there be non-Christians in heaven? | 31 | 341 | 6 hours 10 minutes ago
by CajunRick
in The Pope suggests that Jesus celebrated an Essene Passover acc to the Essene Calendar |
| Life In Christ: Prayer and Spiritual Doctrine |
| Prayer
Our lifeline to God and the basis of our salvation. Different kinds of prayer; the Rosary | 67 | 444 | 8 days 20 hours ago
by cyanheaven
in Christian Meditation |
| The States of Sin and Grace
What is grace? Examination of conscience. How do I know when I have committed a sin? How do I know if I am in the state of grace? | 6 | 60 | 3 months ago
by TotusTuus
in Troubled Conscience |
| Charisms (Gifts of the Spirit)
The role of the Holy Spirit in personal sanctification and the building up of the Body of Christ | 10 | 68 | 4 days 3 hours ago
by Pani Rose
in CONCERNING THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT |
| Ascesis (The Spiritual Combat)
Dealing with the world, the rebellious self and the devil. What Satan can and cannot do; how to defend against him | 20 | 234 | 10 days 11 hours ago
by Ali
in pop/rock Music and evil |
| Spiritual Growth and Union with God
How through divine grace we partake of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). The ‘second conversion’ and the dark night of the soul | 22 | 174 | 3 days 8 hours ago
by Intercessor
in Silent Retreat and wonderful website |
| Philosophy, Science and Religion |
| The Relationship of Catholicism to Human Wisdom
Are science and human wisdom compatible with Christianity? | 18 | 166 | 2 days 16 hours ago
by Steven Barrett
in My Own <Expelled> Experience |
| Questions Not Covered Elsewhere |
| What Else Do You Need to Know?
Any reasonable question on the general topic of religion | 67 | 568 | 6 days 20 hours ago
by Steven Barrett
in The Unity of the Catholic Church |
| Coming Home Network International Services |
| Events
Deep in History Conferences, Regional Gatherings, Retreats, etc. | 5 | 24 | 9 days 2 hours ago
by Rob
in Deep in Christ |
| Read the Bible and Catechism in One Year
Take the challenge of reading both the bible and Catechism in One year along with Marcus Grodi and other staff members. | 28 | 134 | 8 days 20 hours ago
by JillD
in Reading 119. Jephthah sacrifice his own daughter! |
| Deep in Scripture Radio
Discussion and announcements about the Deep in Scripture Radio Program heard on EWTN and affiliates. | 5 | 23 | 14 days 5 hours ago
by Roaming Catholic
in Is there a Podcast? |
| The Journey Home Program
Discussion about the Journey Home Program on EWTN TV. Announcements and upcoming shows. | 21 | 267 | 20 hours 22 minutes ago
by rbo4u2
in Coming Home Prayer Requests for May |
| Coming Home Resources
New books and specials offered by CHR, also requests for new publications to be carried. Help support the CHNI ministry! | 2 | 17 | 6 months 30 days ago
by Pani Rose
in Hiermonk |
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