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Can I Go to Catholic Mass If I Am Not Baptised? A First-Visit Guide
Yes. You can attend Catholic Mass if you are not baptised. You do not need to become Catholic first, know all the prayers or arrive with someone who belongs to the parish. You can come…
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Returning to Confession After Years: What If I Cannot Remember All My Sins?
You can return to Confession even if you cannot remember every sin from the years you have been away. Prepare honestly, confess the serious sins you remember, and tell the priest where your memory is…
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I Pray but Feel Nothing: Is God Listening?
Feeling nothing when you pray does not, by itself, mean that God is absent or that you are praying badly. Catholic prayer is a relationship with God, and your feelings are only one part of…
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Can I Become Catholic While Waiting for an Annulment? Questions to Ask in OCIA
You can continue exploring the Catholic faith and attending Mass while a marriage case is being considered. Whether you can receive the sacraments of initiation before the case ends depends on your baptismal status, previous…
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Becoming Catholic but Feeling Lonely? How to Find Friends at Church
If you are becoming Catholic and feel lonely, start by asking one parish contact to help you meet one or two people. Attend a manageable activity regularly, follow up after a good conversation and allow…