Author: Shane Schaetzel

Roman Catholicism Doesn’t Exist the Way You May Think it Does

I am not a “Roman” Catholic. I am simply a Catholic, and a Catholic is a type of Christian, just … More

KEEPING YOUR KIDS CATHOLIC

What the data shows and what I’ve learned personally… 1. Both parents must be fully engaged and involved in being … More

How to be a Traditional Novus Ordo Catholic

Traditional Catholicism means embracing the old ways, the time-honored and proven methods, of being Catholic. It does not mean rejecting … More

Are all Catholics the same?

No. While there are different types of Catholics, both liturgically and culturally, all Catholics are supposed to follow the same … More

Are Catholics Socialists?

No. At least, we’re not supposed to be. Officially speaking, the Catholic Church does not prescribe or recommend any particular … More

What is the Catholic Church’s position on artificial contraception?

As stated above, the purpose of sex is both unitive and procreative within the context of marriage.1 According to Catholic teaching, … More

What is the Catholic Church’s position on abortion?

The Catholic Church teaches that abortion is the murder of innocent human life: always, all the time, no exceptions.1 This is … More

What is the Catholic Church’s position on sexual sin?

The Catholic Church’s position on sexual sin is pretty basic and simple. Sexual relations, of all kinds, are forbidden, except … More

Many Christians believe all sins are equal, do Catholics believe this too?

No. The Catholic Church teaches that there are two different kinds of sins: mortal and venial.1 This is because the Scriptures … More