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The Catholic faith
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58 frequently asked questions about the sacraments, Mary, the saints, the Mass, salvation and much more — answered with official sources, no confrontation, no fluff. Search, browse by topic, or submit your own.

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Sacraments — questions & answers.

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Why do Catholics have seven sacraments?

The seven sacraments were instituted by Christ as effective signs of divine grace in Christian life.

CIC 1210 - 1419 1. Baptism: Acts 2:38-39 Acts 16:15
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Why do Catholics confess their sins to a priest?

Confessing to a priest is following the apostolic tradition of the ministry of reconciliation.

2Cor 5,18 CIC 1442
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Why do Catholics believe in transubstantiation?

Transubstantiation is the change of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ

CIC 1322 - 1419 Christ's sacrifice is unique and unrepeatable: Hebrews 7:27 9:26
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Why do Catholics do penance?

Catholics do penance to reconcile with God and seek forgiveness for the sins they have committed.

CIC 1447 CIC 1491 Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church 303

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