There is perhaps no more obvious function of clothing than to provide protection. Other basic uses for garments include identifying the wearer or an occasion. But according to research it is likely that the first basic form of clothing worn by humans were designed for religious, cultural or ritual purposes. Flash forward to today and … Read more
Becoming a Catholic priest is a long and challenging process. So how does a day in the life of a Catholic priest look like though? Before we start, you need to understand that the primary role of catholic priests is administering the church’s seven sacraments including; Baptism Confirmation Confession Holy Communion Marriage Holy orders Anointing … Read more
Thinking to become a priest? Do you know how long does it take to become a Catholic priest? The basic timeline for ordination into priesthood is 6 to 8 years. You must have some skills, attributes and characters that distinguish you. It is necessary to complete the following four steps to become a Catholic priest. … Read more
An Ordained Priest (called also Father) is ranked the second-highest within the Holy Order. His primary duty is to serve, administer sacraments and offer spiritual guidance. The priest’s first duty is to preach the Faith by word and example. Prior to ordination, the priest goes through a rigorous journey of self discovery, vetting and education. … Read more
Roman Catholics much like other Christian denominations believe in life after death. Nowhere is this clearly demonstrated than in funeral Masses. The prayers for the deceased and more so the content of these prayers and the songs that accompany them reveal a deep seated belief system in the afterlife. Funeral Masses are held in church-settings … Read more
Funerals whether catholic or not, are considered sober occasions which deserve respect in both the atmosphere (read our article on significance of incense) and the attire. The Catholic Church has a tradition that guides the conduct of affairs including dressing in funerals. So what do you wear to a Catholic funeral? Generally, funeral attire should … Read more
catholic funerals have distinct components guided by the Catholic tradition. These components take place in a given order and are observed the same way across all the mainstream catholic churches. Even though the actual internment takes place a few days after death, there are certain processes that must be followed before the burial. Read on … Read more
Incense refers to resin obtained from certain trees. Originally, the use of incense was significant as a way of masking the smell of the corpse. The priests would burn the incense over charcoal producing a sweet-smelling aroma. Perfumes may be added to thicken the smoke and make the fragrance even much better. In both the … Read more
Pallbearers play a central role in helping to carry the casket during a funeral. You may see some of them in white gloves usually worn to signify respect for the deceased or as a sign of purity. Depending on the underlying tradition of the specific catholic community, you may have both pallbearers and casket bearers. … Read more
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