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Originally Posted by Derek Sutton
You all do realize that you can attend catholic church, have your own beliefs while not fully endorsing every single stance the church has on every single subject right? Not everything is all or nothing.
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Basic Requirements for Catholics
As a Catholic, basically you’re required to live a Christian life, pray daily, participate in the sacraments, obey the
moral law, and accept the teachings of Christ and his Church. Following are the minimum requirements for Catholics:
- Attend Mass every Sunday and holy day of obligation.
- Go to confession annually if not more often or when needed.
- Receive Holy Communion during Easter. Receiving weekly or daily is encouraged, though.
- Observe laws on fasting and abstinence: one full meal on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday; not eating meat on Fridays during Lent.
- Obey the marriage laws of the Church.
- Support the Church financially and otherwise.
Knowing the faith is the first step to being Catholic,
accepting the faith is the second step, and
practicing the faith is the third — and most difficult — step. Obeying the rules involves appreciating the wisdom and value of the various rules and laws. And, you’re asked to put that belief into action, to
practice what you believe.