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When considering whether to receive Communion, what constitutes a "grave reason" and "opportunity to confess"?
Jim Blackburn
Will they still let me join the Church if I confess to an abortion?
Fr. Vincent Serpa O.P.
If we are already saved in baptism, why do we still need to make a conscious decision to trust Christ for salvation?
Peggy Frye
Can a baby in the womb be baptized?
Michelle Arnold
After absolution, the priest added "so that you might be a faithful and happy Catholic." Was this a valid absolution?
Peggy Frye
Does a person have to be confirmed to sponsor a person for baptism?
Peggy Frye
Did the Church change the number of the sacraments?
Catholic Answers Staff
Could JFK have received last rites if he was already dead?
Catholic Answers Staff
Should children make their first confession before or after receiving First Communion?
Catholic Answers Staff
Why was our child denied anointing of the sick?
Edward Peters

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