What Does the Catechism Say?

Are We All Priests?

Catechism of the Catholic Church §§ 1591-1592 The whole Church is a priestly people. Through Baptism all the faithful share in the priesthood of Christ....

The Greatest Act of Mercy

Catechism of the Catholic Church §270 God is the Father Almighty, whose fatherhood and power shed light on one another: God reveals His fatherly omnipotence...

I only have “little sins”… do I really need to go to Confession?

Catechism of the Catholic Church § 1458 Without being strictly necessary, confession of everyday faults (venial sins) is nevertheless strongly recommended by the Church. Indeed the...

Do I need to convert, too?

Catecismo da Igreja Católica § 545 Jesus invites sinners to the table of the Kingdom: “I came not to call the righteous, ut sinners” (Mk 2:17)....

I Already Go to Mass… Do I Really Need to Pray?

Catechism of the Catholic Church § 2655 The mission of Christ and of the Holy Spirit is continued in the heart that prays. The...