While clergy are often mandatory reporters outside of the confessional, long-standing legal precedent in the U.S. recognizes ...

The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation, which in a certain way perpetuates the grace of Pentecost in the Church." ...

The sacrament of reconciliation is a sacrament ... and practice complete humility and fruitful satisfaction. (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1450) Forgiveness of sins brings reconciliation ...

He noted that Catholic Church canon laws 965 and 966 say that only a priest may hear confession. “Confession, or ‘Reconciliation’ as it is usually termed today, is an ecclesial sacrament ...

The Catholic Church had the most cases. On Friday, Church leaders accepted most of the inquiry's recommendations. But their stance on confession may set up future conflict with governments.

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

is a Catholic belief that the bread and the wine become the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ. Children prepare for their First Holy Communion in school but the sacrament takes place in church and ...