The Liturgy Course: The Bread and Cup, the Body and Blood

Before the wedding procession begins, the parents of the groom and the mother of the bride are customarily escorted down the aisle to take their places in the first row.

A Catholic wedding can be a simple affair. When people think of a Catholic wedding, they often imagine an extravagant event. . .

A Catholic is called by name during the administration of Confirmation. A bishop or priest anoints the forehead of the one being confirmed and says, “N., be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”

During the celebration of Confirmation, instead of professing the Creed, those to be confirmed follow a special form of the renewal of Baptismal promises.

The ways of celebrating Confirmation vary as much as the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some people celebrate Confirmation in their adolescence after many months of catechesis and service.

Going to Communion is a treasured privilege among Roman Catholics. Most of the faithful present themselves for the Eucharist at every Mass they attend.

Girls sharing Communion for the first time traditionally wear a white dress and veil. But the tradition is fairly recent, and the garment is not required.

To share in Communion for the first time, children must have "sufficient knowledge and careful preparation so as to understand the mystery of Christ according to their capacity."

"Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof," we say. Then we go to Communion anyway.