A knight is a man granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch, bishop or other political or religious leader for service to the monarch or a Catholic church, especially in a military capacity There are five papal equestrian orders of knights that constitute the Pontifical honors system for laity, directly under the patronage of […]
There are four categories of priesthood in Catholic Church . The head is the Pope, followed by cardinals, bishops, and then your every Sunday priest. Become a Priest In order to become a priest you first need a college education from a recognized theological school. Usually this means an aspiring priest would need a degree […]
The Road to Sainthood You may be wondering how someone becomes a saint. In truth, Saints are not chosen so much as they already are. The way they lived out their lives and the actions they took, are what defines who can or can not be canonized as a saint. Someone who has lived a […]
How does someone become a saint?Step one: Wait five years – or don’t The process to make someone a saint cannot normally start until at least five years after their death. This is to allow time for emotions following the death to calm down, and to ensure that the individual’s case can be evaluated objectively. […]
Ceremonials Of The Mass. Let us now, dear reader, walk together into a Catholic Church in time to assist at the late Mass, which is the most solemn service of the Catholic Liturgy. Meantime, I shall endeavor to explain to you the principal objects which attract your attention. As we enter I dip my fingers […]
