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

2023 Second Collection Schedule for National, Local, and Global Ministries

Black and Indian Mission

February 25th and 26th 2023
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

February 22nd through April 5th of 2023
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 18th and 19th of 2023
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 17th of 2023
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 29th and 30th of 2023
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 20th and 21st of 2023
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

July 1st and 2nd of 2023
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 12th and 13th of 2023
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 24rd and 24th of 2023
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 21st and 22nd of 2023
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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November 18th and 19th of 2023
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 9th and 10th of 2023
St. Helen of the Cross Parish will have a special collection for this local, national, or global Ministry

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