What is Catechism? Simply, it means to teach the Word of God. You may have Catholic friends who attend catechism classes or what is commonly called Sunday school. So what does the ”Catechism of the Catholic Church” means?
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What is Catechism?
Posted in That Catholic Show, Vodcast on February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What is it with Catholics and candles?
Posted in That Catholic Show, Vodcast on February 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You may have seen Catholics holding candles during procession. There are candles lighted at the Altar seen during Mass. What is so special about candles and what does it symbolise?
Charity and Mercy
Posted in That Catholic Show, Vodcast on December 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
To be charitable and merciful. A short clip presenting a simple explanation in the light of the Catholic faith.
Why do the Catholic Church have priests?
Posted in That Catholic Show, Vodcast on October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Why do the catholic Church have priests? What role do they undertake in the Catholic Church. Here’s a simple explanation.
Why do Catholics use Water in performing certain rites?
Posted in That Catholic Show, Vodcast on July 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Water – Life-giving. Holy water is used in various facets by the Catholic Church. You may come across the priest who sprinkles holy water to bless the congregation. In the Sacrament of Baptism, infant baptism has the child’s forehead being pour with holy water while it is immersion for adults. In blessing a home, again [...]
Why do Catholics confess to a Priest?
Posted in That Catholic Show, Vodcast on June 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If I did something wrong, I could have just said “sorry” to the person whom I have wronged. Isn’t it sufficient? Why must Catholics make their confession to a priest? Wouldn’t confessing your sins to God sufficient? What is this Sacrament of Confession all about?
Do Catholics pray to Statues and Icons?
Posted in Catechism, That Catholic Show, Vodcast on May 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Poets express through poetry. Writers authored books. Painters developed their expression through their paintbrush and colours on the canvass. Sculptors sculpt a rough stone into a piece of art. One who looks at these works will probably consider them to be simply pieces of work. But to the artist and those who appreciate his works, [...]
Why do Catholics Sit, Stand, Kneel during Mass?
Posted in Catechism, Mass, That Catholic Show, Vodcast on April 18, 2008 | 3 Comments »
There are a few postures that Catholics adopt during Mass – sit, stand, kneel, during different parts of the Eucharistic celebration. For a non-Catholic, these actions seems pretty regimental. No wonder much have been said that the Catholic Church has many rites and rituals. But for a Catholic believer, these postures Catholics adopt during Mass carry certain meanings [...]





















