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How to Say the Rosary Beads

Saying the rosary is a type of prayer practiced by Catholics. It is a form of Marion devotion. There are five sets of 10 beads going around the rosary, and between each set of 10 is a single bead. Each...

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Meaning of Rosary Beads

Catholics use the rosary as a prayer guide. While the practice is commonplace among those in the religion, the system might seem odd to those who haven't studied Catholicism. The shape and color of...

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How to Become a Carmelite Nun Online

In order to become a Carmelite nun, you may begin with online information and support. Your stages of formation will take place in a Carmelite convent. The order of Discalced Carmelites provide many...

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How to Become a Benedictine Monk Online

In order to become a Benedictine monk, you may initiate what is a long process with certain basic online activities. While your stages of monastic formation must occur under the guidance of a superior...

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How to Become a Benedictine Monk

A Benedictine monk is a man who belongs to a religious order and lives in a monastery under the rules of St. Benedict. Monks must take vows developed by St. Benedict of poverty, obedience and chastity....

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How to Make an Irish Rosary

The Irish rosary is an important prayer tool for Irish Catholics. Individuals of the Catholic faith use the rosary to pray and meditate to Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. In Ireland, rosaries consist...

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How to Become a Roman Catholic Priest

Becoming a Catholic priest (what the church calls "priestly formation") is a lengthy process that requires a sense of a divine call, deep reflection, prayer and rigorous education. It also emphasizes...

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How to Make a Car Rosary

Car rosaries remind people to pray for safe travel and keeps them protected on long and short journeys. A five-decade rosary with a pendant works well for a car rosary. You can make a car rosary as...

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How to Make a Wall Rosary

Wall rosaries are devotional and decorative. Using larger beads and optional medallions, wall rosaries are draped so that all of the beads, the crucifix and other center medal ornamentation are visible...

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How to Make a Rosary Out of Buttons

The rosary is a traditional Catholic form of prayer beads. It is used as an aid to prayer. Praying the rosary requires you to say different prayers for each bead on the rosary. Because each bead stands...

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How to Make a Rosary Out of Roses

Rosary beads made out of roses are delightful, if fragile. If they are cooked at a low temperature they will retain their smell and take on a lovely wood-like texture. They don't take an extraordinary...

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How to Make a Coral Rosary

When it comes to using a rosary, it can be a special experience to use one you made yourself. It's also a lovely gesture to be able to make one as a gift for a friend or loved one--and it's quite easy...

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How to Make a Rosary for Kids

Praying the rosary is a sacred, treasured devotion in the Catholic church. This tradition includes the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be, which are prayed repeatedly, in the Joyous, Sorrowful and...

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How to Make Cord Rosaries

Making a rosary with cord is a craft you can teach young children. In addition to creating the rosary, it will help them learn to tie knots. Cord rosaries make appropriate gifts for baptisms, First...

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How to Make a Sterling & Glass Bead Religious Bracelet

Rosary bracelets are a beautiful and convenient way to keep the rosary close to you. Once you have learned how to make these bracelets, you can make one with colors and accessories that match your...

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How to Make Rope Rosaries

Rope rosaries are often made with wood beads, but you can really use any type of bead as long as the hole is large enough to pull the rope through. The knots that separate the beads are exactly the...

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How to Make a Communion Veil

First Communion veils can be quite expensive, especially when paired with the purchase of a First Communion dress. So, to save money, make the veil yourself. Making a First Communion veil involves the...

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How to Pray the Fiat Rosary

The Fiat Rosary, which is an abbreviated version of the traditional rosary, is a Catholic devotional that focuses on Mary, the mother of Jesus. The rosary includes unique prayers and creeds that allow...

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How to Pray With Rosary Beads

Rosary beads are a necklace-like object that is used as a focus for meditation and prayer of the rosary. When rosary beads are used during prayer this process is called "Praying the Rosary." A set of...

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How Does a Catholic Priest Become a Bishop?

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How Does a Catholic Priest Become a Monsignor?

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How Do Roman Catholics Use Rosary Beads?

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How Do Mexicans Traditionally Make Religious Pilgrimages?

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What Is the Meaning of Holy Communion?

Religious rites and sacraments remain one of the most intriguing and mysterious aspects of organized religion. For those unacquainted with a particular religion or its practices, these rituals can be...

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How to Make Rosary Beads From Fresh Flowers

Making rosary beads from fresh flowers is a traditional method for making rosaries that dates back centuries. The word rosary comes from "rose garland" or "ring of roses." There is something so sacred...

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What Are Novenas?

In the Catholic tradition, novenas are invocations. They are special prayers said in specific time frames and requesting particular favors. Most novenas can be started on any day of the week and at any...

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How Is a Religious Icon Made?

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How to Make Rosary Bracelets for Kids

Rosary bracelets are a fundamental prayer tool for individuals within the Catholic religion. Rosary bracelets can have important significance and usefulness not only for adults, but children as well....

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Who Founded the San Fernando Mission?

The San Fernando Mission was officially founded on "The Feast of the Birth of Mary" back in the late 1700s. The mission was the 17th mission in the California Missions Chain, and was built by the local...

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The Parts of the Catholic Rosary

What are the various parts of a Catholic rosary, and how do Catholics use it to pray with?

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The Definition of First Communion

Making your First Communion is a big step in the life of a Catholic. It is one of the seven sacraments recognized by the Catholic Church. A Catholic must first be Baptized and receive their first holy...

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Religious Activities for Catholic Kids

A religious activity is any activity that acts to strengthen a child's faith. Sunday school classes are often full of religious art projects, church songs and stories about the saints. It is through...

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The History of St. Bernadette

Bernadette Soubirous is a Catholic saint who had a number of visions of the Virgin Mary in 1858 in France. An illiterate and sickly girl, she died at a young age but was declared a saint by the...

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What Are the Extra Books in the Catholic Bible?

The official Holy Bible used by the Catholic Church contains several extra books that are not part of the official canon used by most Protestant churches. These books are termed the Apocrypha outside...

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What Are the Arch Angels Names & Jobs?

Archangels are one of the nine orders of angels that God created to be his messengers. Each of the seven archangels was given special gifts and charged with helping people in a specific way.

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Catholic Meaning of the Cross

For Catholics and Christians alike, the symbol of the cross has great meaning. Although the cross dates back thousands of years, it holds such significance because it represents the cross on Calgary...

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Catholic Options for Birth Control

Many people associate Catholic birth control with the rhythm method, which is outdated. Today, Natural Family Planning has many options and choices that can be used to space children and plan the...

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History of Rosary Beads

The rosary as we now know it came to us from decisions in the 5th century, promotion by priestly orders and practical additions occurring in the 17th century to glorify Our Lady and calm a terrified...

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What Happens at a First Communion?

A First Communion is a ceremonial ritual in the Roman Catholic faith. It celebrates a child's first participation in the sacrament of the Eucharist, commonly known as Communion.

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What Are the Letters on a Crucifix?

A sign with the letters INRI is a standard characteristic of Catholic crucifixes; it was part of the cross on which Jesus hung. As a part of the history of the Catholic Church and Jesus's trial, death...

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About Catholic Novenas

The novena is a devotional prayer that one prays to ask for special requests or to make a petition for help in times of distress. The devotion is most often prayed to a specific saint whose problems...

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How to Write Creative Sermons

Every pastor knows this struggle--how can I stay creative 50 weeks a year? Sermons come and go like telephone polls on the highway. Read this article to inject new life into your sermons, establish...

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How to Select Catholic Funeral Prayers

Catholic funeral prayers are a central part of Catholic funeral rites. The first part of Catholic funeral rites is the vigil or "wake" which usually takes place at a church, a private home or a funeral...

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How Does Catholic Church Confession Work?

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About Catholic Beliefs

When most people think of Catholicism, they think of the Roman Catholic Church. This article will deal with some of the beliefs that set the Catholic Church apart from other branches of Christianity.

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How to Select Catholic Gifts: Baptism

If you're attending a Catholic baptism, you'll want to know how to choose appropriate Catholic gifts. Baptism is a very special event that marks the entry of a baby (or an adult convert) into the...

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How to Wash Altar Cloths

Just like the table cloths used in your home, the cloths used on the altar table can get soiled and stained after sacred services. If you've signed up to wash altar cloths, you'll need to know how to...

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How to Make a First Communion Veil

Your daughter is ready to take the sacrament for the first time and will need a communion dress and veil for her First Communion ceremony. Tulle, floral wire and ribbon -- items readily sourced from...

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The Meaning of the Miraculous Medal

The miraculous medal, also known as the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, is a medallion worn by Catholics as a reminder and a sign of devotion to the Virgin Mary. Catholics believe that the...

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What Is the Meaning of the Saint Christopher Medal?

St. Christopher has given his name to many places, including a Caribbean island, but to many Catholics he is familiar from the medals carried as tokens for centuries. In 1969, the Holy See reviewed the...

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