Christian Aswers to your Questions

III - THE SACRAMENTS

Baptism

Why is it so complicated nowadays to have one's child baptized?
Why do some people criticize their parents for having had them baptized?
Is baptism of water or of the Spirit?

Confirmation

What if my child has missed confirmation?

Reconciliation

Why not simply confess to God directly?
What is blasphemy against the Spirit?
What if I forget my penance?
Do indulgences still exist?

The Eucharist

Is attending mass on sunday a grave obligation?
Is it not better to practice charity and miss mass?
What if our mass is often dull?
Why not receive communion under both species?
Can couples who live together outside of marriage receive communion?
May a separated person receive communion?

Holy Orders

Why do some priests seem to fall short in instructing the faithful?
Why can't a priest get married?
Why is a priest able to obtain dispensation from his vows and a married person can't? That's unfair!
Which attitude should be adopted towards the ordination of women to the priesthood?
What are permanent deacons?

Marriage

How can couples sanctify themselves?
Is procreation the purpose of marriage?
Is open marriage advisable?
On what grounds may the Church declare a marriage invalid?
Must we stay married when there is no more love?

The Unction of the Sick

Why don't we talk about extreme unction anymore?


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