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Father, my child is preparing for confirmation and first Communion, what can I do to help my child prepare to receive these sacraments?

Father, my child is preparing for confirmation and first Communion, what can I do to help my child prepare to receive these sacraments?

by Fr. Justin Braun | Mar 8, 2023 | CET: Ask a Priest

This is a good question and one I wish I heard more! The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that “parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children.” (CCC 2223) This includes education in our faith. It is incumbent upon you, as ...
Father, how do I receive Holy Communion well?

Father, how do I receive Holy Communion well?

by Fr. Nolan Lowry | Jun 10, 2022 | CET: Ask a Priest, CET: Learning the Faith

At the Last Supper Our Lord instituted the Eucharist and the priesthood so that we would have the incredible privilege of receiving his Sacred Body and Blood as food for the journey to heaven. What a tremendous gift! Therefore, before we even consider approaching the...
Why is the Tribunal Important in the Life of the Church?

Why is the Tribunal Important in the Life of the Church?

by Fr. Gavin Vaverek | Feb 18, 2022 | CET: Ask a Priest, CET: Learning the Faith, CET: Marriage

Why do we need a Tribunal? The Tribunal is the Church’s court with expertise on judging the validity or authenticity of a marriage. The Tribunal process is important because “What God has joined together, no human being must separate” (Mt 19:6). But, how do we know...
Understanding the Mass: Q&A with Fr. Gavin Vaverek

Understanding the Mass: Q&A with Fr. Gavin Vaverek

by Fr. Gavin Vaverek | Aug 20, 2021 | CET: Ask a Priest, CET: Liturgy

Does the older Mass from before Vatican II offer more perfect worship that the reformed Mass*?   The Liturgy of the Mass is always the perfect worship of God. The Holy Mass is always the action of the one and eternal High Priest, Jesus Christ, who offers...

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Upcoming Events

June 2023
Jun 09 - 10 2023

Eucharistic Congress

Tyler - Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul
Jun 10 2023

VIRTUS Training (Spanish)

Gilmer - St. Francis of Assisi
Jun 11 2023

VIRTUS Training (English)

Palestine - Sacred Heart
July 2023
Jul 14 2023

VIRTUS Training (English)

Nacogdoches - Sacred Heart
August 2023
Aug 10 2023

VIRTUS Training (English)

Nacogdoches - Sacred Heart
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