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Am I a Catholic if I received private instruction instead of going through RCIA?

Answered by: Michelle Arnold

Why is baptism outside the Church valid but marriage outside the Church is not?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

My non-Catholic husband claims that the Eucharist should make me a better Christian than he is. Is that so?

Answered by: Fr. Vincent Serpa O.P.

Is the current rite of episcopal ordination invalid?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Is a Catholic required to go to confession at least once a year if he has not committed a mortal sin?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Is faith necessary for adults to be baptized?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Why can't my 13-year-old brother-in-law be a godfather if he's been confirmed?

Answered by: Michelle Arnold

What effect does a person's re-baptism in the Baptist church have?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

What is the correct age for confirmation?

Answered by: Michelle Arnold

Why does the Church recognize Protestant baptism if Protestantism has no valid priesthood?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn