Beliefs

What Do Catholics Believe?

Beliefs

Prayer
Prayer is communion with God. Prayer can be public or personal, spoken or silent. The Psalms are prayers we sing.
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Current Issues
Our parish community stays informed with Catholic News and Perspective.
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The Liturgical Calendar
The seasons of the Church follow one universal liturgical calendar.
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Papacy & Christian Unity
The Pope is the chief pastor and shepherd of the whole Church.
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Catholic Essentials
We follow spiritual law and foundation.
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Sacraments
The Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ.
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Additional Resources

Additional resources from around the web that can provide you with more insight about what Catholics believe and why...

Documents of the Second Vatican Council

Link to The Catholic Encyclopedia

Link to the Catechism of the Church

Link to the Code of Canon Law

Link to the New American Bible

2025 Second Collection Schedule for National, Local, and Global Ministries

Black and Indian Mission

March 8th- 9th, 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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CRS Rice Bowl

March 6th-April 16th, 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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Catholic Relief Services

MARCH 29TH-30TH, 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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Holy Land

April 18th of 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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Catholic Home Missions

April 26th and 27th of 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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Catholic Communications Campaign

May 31st and June 1st of 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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Holy Father Peter's Pence

June 28th and 29th of 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa

August 9th and 10th of 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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Diocesan Catholic Schools

September 27th and 28th of 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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World Mission

October 18th and 19th of 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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Catholic Campaign for Human Development

November 15th and 16th of 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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Religious Retirement

December 13th and 14th of 2025
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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