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| Fellowship Area |
 | New Member Orientation and Technical Help Technical Assistance and Forum Guidelines | 88 | 754 | 12 hours 38 minutes ago by Intercessor in Just Joined  |
 | Fellowship Hall Friendly Conversations, not for substantive discussions!
Introduce yourself here! | 837 | 9,249 | 9 hours 35 minutes ago by tedjenczewski in good news, bad news, who knows...  |
 | Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Help and support area for RCIA participants and questions about the initiation process | 123 | 1,494 | 12 hours 52 minutes ago by Intercessor in Contacting the local priest  |
 | Did You Know? Random Catholic facts and trivia, and answers to questions you never thought to ask. | 24 | 183 | 1 day 15 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in What is "Liturgy"?  |
 | Prayer Request Let us lift you in prayer! | 304 | 2,215 | 12 hours 7 minutes ago by Intercessor in Need your prayers..  |
 | Conversion Stories Please share your faith journey with us. | 120 | 1,576 | 1 day 16 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in From Methodist to Catholic: the Andrew Story  |
 | Going It Alone Opposition from relatives and friends | 12 | 277 | 1 day 15 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in facing the possibility of losing so much  |
 | Religion in the News News articles of religious significance that don't fit elsewhere. | 381 | 1,826 | 7 hours 57 minutes ago by RSWinCO in Holy See issues ultimatum to Pius X Society, Vatican expert reveals  |
 | Recommended Resources Books, CDs, Videos, Web sites, etc. | 166 | 971 | 1 day 19 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in Anti-Catholic?  |
 | Jobs Positions Available or Wanted in fields related to the Catholic Church: Teaching, Ministry, etc. | 32 | 50 | 7 days 15 hours ago by AquinasAcademy in Biology Teacher High School and Middle School  |
| Quo Vadis (Teens and Young Adults) |
 | CHN Youth Forum Our special forum for the young and curious to meet and share the Catholic faith! | 15 | 67 | 1 month 12 days ago by Ave_Girl in Hello everybody!  |
| Questions about Catholicism |
 | Scripture Origin and authority of the Bible. Deuterocanonical books
(‘apocrypha’). The Bible alone. Biblical interpretation,
translations, etc. | 133 | 1,148 | 1 day 17 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in The Book of Revelation  |
 | Tradition The authority of Tradition. The Fathers and Doctors of the
Church, etc. | 33 | 276 | 1 day 9 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in Introduction to Development of Doctrine  |
 | Magisterium (Teaching Authority) Councils, papal authority, doctrine and dogma, canon law,
levels of authority, etc. What is infallibility? How does
infallibility work? | 47 | 507 | 7 days 16 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in Vicar Of Christ  |
 | The Church Church or Churches? Is the Church divine or human,
institutional or spiritual? The Church as the Mystical Body of
Christ. Eastern and Western Churches. Judeo-Christian
history. Do scandals and corruption invalidate the Church? | 58 | 578 | 22 days 15 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in What Is An "Evangelical"?  |
 | Justification and Salvation Original sin and actual sin. How are we saved? Election and
predestination. Salvation outside the Church, etc. | 41 | 530 | 22 days 14 hours ago by kersca in Sin & Salvation  |
 | Human Destiny Human suffering. Death and resurrection. Parousia, heaven, hell, purgatory. End times theories. | 47 | 506 | 1 day 19 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in Do All Dogs Go to Heaven?  |
 | Mary and the Saints Mary and Marian doctrine. Saints and the communion of saints | 146 | 1,192 | 6 days 5 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in Did Any Early Protestant Reformers Adhere to the Assumption of Mary?  |
 | God: Father, Son, Holy Spirit Who is God? Who is Jesus Christ? What do Catholics believe about the Holy Trinity? How does God reveal himself? | 25 | 210 | 28 days 14 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in The Lack of Examples of Prayer to the Holy Spirit in the NT  |
| Sacraments |
 | Sacraments in General Sacred signs of grace or meaningless rituals? Matter and form; ‘ex opere operato’ | 9 | 90 | 3 months 26 days ago by CajunRick in Ember Days  |
 | Baptism Necessary for salvation? Infant baptism; baptism by immersion only, etc. | 25 | 225 | 1 month 3 days ago by Dave Armstrong in The Semitic Totality Concept  |
 | Confirmation (Chrismation) How does confirmation differ from baptism? Growth and solidity in the faith; the fullness of the Holy Spirit, etc. | 12 | 107 | 6 days 17 hours ago by joseph95 in confirmation and state of grace  |
 | Eucharist The Real Presence, Holy Communion, Transubstantiation, Eucharistic devotions, etc. | 99 | 868 | 12 days 14 hours ago by tedjenczewski in Do I want to be a Eucharistic Minister?  |
 | Penance (Reconciliation/Confession) Why not just go directly to God? What and how should a person confess? What are the proper procedures for this sacrament? Can a non-Catholic receive absolution? | 74 | 548 | 17 days 13 hours ago by Jana in How do I go to confession?  |
 | Anointing of the Sick (Extreme Unction) Christ as the divine physician. Preparation for death. Pastoral care of the sick and dying. | 8 | 81 | 1 month 30 days ago by Dave Armstrong in Biblical Evidence For the Sacrament of Anointing  |
 | Marriage (Matrimony) Marriage a contract or a sacrament? Divorce and remarriage (validity); annulments and other remedies; marital difficulties (academic questions only, please) | 69 | 598 | 27 days 16 hours ago by Miriam in Annulments  |
 | Holy Orders Is a ministerial priesthood necessary? Apostolic succession; acting ‘in persona Christi’; celibacy, etc. | 26 | 217 | 26 days 19 hours ago by Steven Barrett in Archbishop Burke to ordain nine to priesthood after making vocations 'top priority'  |
| The Mass and Liturgy |
 | The Mass/Divine Liturgy The Mass as Christ’s once-for-all-time sacrifice. Why the ritual? The order of the Mass/Divine Liturgy. (Eucharistic questions should be posted under Sacraments) | 118 | 1,073 | 8 hours 24 minutes ago by CajunRick in I am so THANKFUL for my home parish!  |
 | Other Liturgical Topics Weddings and funerals. The Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office). Sacramentals and quasi-liturgical devotions. Sacred music in the liturgy | 79 | 492 | 2 months 22 days ago by Pani Rose in The Roman Road to Salvation Bracelet (Rosary?)  |
| Moral and Social Teaching |
 | Sin and Virtue; Mortal and Venial Sin Defining Characteristics. How do we distinguish? | 29 | 307 | 8 hours 31 minutes ago by David W. Emery in CONFESSION  |
 | Faith and Works How faith and works function together to build up the Christian soul and human society. The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy | 18 | 172 | 2 months 14 days ago by Dave Armstrong in How many "works"?  |
 | Sexuality and Life Issues Abortion, contraception, euthanasia, Living Wills, organ donation, medical issues, etc. | 81 | 646 | 1 day 16 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in NFP concerns - could woman be fertile at any time of cycle?  |
 | Social and Political Questions The moral foundation of human endeavor. How do Christians work with God in the world? | 51 | 389 | 3 days 12 hours ago by David W. Emery in hair length, culture, and 1 Corinthians 11  |
| Ecumenism and Interreligious Questions |
 | Is Christian Unity Possible? The relationship of Catholicism to other Christian denominations. How can we work together? | 61 | 333 | 8 hours ago by stephaniek in What's hate got to do with it?  |
 | What is the Relationship of Christianity to Non-Christian Religions? Is cooperation possible? Will there be non-Christians in heaven? | 36 | 391 | 1 day 11 hours ago by Dave Armstrong in The Church Fathers and Anti-Semitism  |
| Life In Christ: Prayer and Spiritual Doctrine |
 | Prayer Our lifeline to God and the basis of our salvation. Different kinds of prayer; the Rosary | 71 | 490 | 9 days 23 hours ago by Anabela in Christian Meditation  |
 | The States of Sin and Grace What is grace? Examination of conscience. How do I know when I have committed a sin? How do I know if I am in the state of grace? | 6 | 64 | 1 month 12 days ago by Candlemass in Troubled Conscience  |
 | Charisms and Gifts of the Spirit The role of the Holy Spirit in personal sanctification and the building up of the Body of Christ | 13 | 75 | 13 hours 41 minutes ago by Pani Rose in Is Charismatic renewal promoting elitism?  |
 | Ascesis (The Spiritual Combat) Dealing with the world, the rebellious self and the devil. What Satan can and cannot do; how to defend against him | 21 | 247 | 1 month 6 days ago by Steven Barrett in German radio documentary says exorcisms are being outsourced  |
 | Spiritual Growth and Union with God How through divine grace we partake of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). The ‘second conversion’ and the dark night of the soul | 26 | 220 | 5 hours 31 minutes ago by Howard the Pilgrim in Docility --- How Important Is it?  |
| Philosophy, Science and Religion |
 | The Relationship of Catholicism to Human Wisdom Are science and human wisdom compatible with Christianity? | 19 | 172 | 1 month 23 days ago by Dave Armstrong in What are the "sacred sciences?"  |
| Questions Not Covered Elsewhere |
 | What Else Do You Need to Know? Any reasonable question on the general topic of religion | 76 | 627 | 5 days 16 hours ago by CajunRick in parishes?  |
| Coming Home Network International Services |
 | Events Deep in History Conferences, Regional Gatherings, Retreats, etc. | 5 | 24 | 2 months 8 days ago by Rob in Deep in Christ  |
 | Read the Bible and Catechism in One Year Take the challenge of reading both the bible and Catechism in One year along with Marcus Grodi and other staff members. | 29 | 135 | 1 day 8 hours ago by kidminuszero in Reading # 189  |
 | Deep in Scripture Radio Discussion and announcements about the Deep in Scripture Radio Program heard on EWTN and affiliates. | 3 | 6 | 1 day 15 hours ago by CajunRick in Our Lady of Fatima  |
 | The Journey Home Program Discussion about the Journey Home Program on EWTN TV. Announcements and upcoming shows. | 24 | 304 | 17 days 6 hours ago by Steven Barrett in "Counterfeit Revival"  |
 | Coming Home Resources New books and specials offered by CHR, also requests for new publications to be carried. Help support the CHNI ministry! | 2 | 17 | 8 months 29 days ago by Pani Rose in Hiermonk  |
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