Why Is Breaking the Friday Meatless Fast a Grave Matter?

Why does the Church take fasting so seriously, and how do we know if something is a grave matter? Dr. Karlo Broussard answers this and more, including First Communion rules, missing Mass, and salvation outside the Church.

Questions Covered: 

• 03:55 - Why is breaking the fast on a Friday considered a grave matter? How do we know if something is a grave matter? 
• 12:42 - Why do I have to be in second grade to receive my First Communion (I’m currently in first grade)? 
• 17:30 - Why does the Church dogmatize beliefs that are not pertinent to salvation (Immaculate Conception)? 
• 32:24 - Why is missing Church (Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation) considered a mortal sin? 
• 40:52 - Why do we believe that Jesus had one criminal crucified on his right and one on his left versus more criminals? 
• 45:15 - Why is Catholicism the true faith (quick response to someone who doesn’t know anything about Catholicism)? 
• 49:59 - Why does the Church say people outside the church can be saved?