St. Brigit's Community Catholic Church Blogger

Simply Catholic and Welcoming You St. Brigit's Community Catholic Church seeks to develop an online and congregational following of people passionate about our faith and following Jesus Christ in our daily lives. To grow as a church we also need to grow clergy and thus we will offer St. Brigit's Seminary training free to clergy candidates. We will blog our updated web content and community or clergy events.

Dec 28, 2025

The Ethiopian Bible

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The Ethiopian Bible, compared to the Roman Catholic and Protestant Bibles gives us a totally different view of early Christian teachings and practices,

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Nov 29, 2025

Catholic Priests and Deacons Have Vesting Rituals and Prayers

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Catholic priests and deacons have vesting rituals and prayers where they recite specific prayers while donning each vestment, a ritual known as "vesting,"

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Nov 29, 2025

Church Buildings as Assets

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Congregations should see their buildings as assets, not unwieldy expenses

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Nov 22, 2025

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Women clergy are officially excluded from the Catholic church yet evidence exists that women held leadership roles in the early church

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Nov 22, 2025

The Stages of Spirituality

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The stages of spirituality and spiritual growth are often discussed in terms of stages or levels thereof

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Nov 22, 2025

The Rights of a Parish Priest

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The rights of a Parish Priest are not negated by their vows of respect and obedience to their Episcopate.

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Nov 22, 2025

Theological Issues in Catholicism

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Theological Issues in Catholicism often revolve around issues like the authority of the Pope/the Petrine doctrine

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Nov 22, 2025

What Is The Importance of The Episcopate to The Church?

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The episcopate is important to the Church for its role in governance, spiritual leadership, and unity.

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Nov 22, 2025

The Didache

The Didache (translated as treatise or teaching) is considered part of the group of second-generation Christian writings known as the Apostolic Fathers.

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Nov 22, 2025

The Catholic Rosary

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The Catholic Rosary is a prayer devotion involving the use of a string of 59 beads, where each bead represents a prayer.

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Nov 22, 2025

SymbolsofOffice

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Symbols of Office for a bishop in the Catholic Church include the pectoral Cross, the crozier, Zuccetto, Mitre and the bishops ring

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Nov 22, 2025

Support For St. Brigit's Community Catholic Church

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Support For St. Brigit's Community Catholic Church by donations in return for E books of each section of our sites content to readily use in your church, parish or other organization

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Nov 22, 2025

St. Brigit’s Community Catholic Church Seminary Studies

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St. Brigit's Seminary Studies are provided to ensure a basic level of understanding and practicum training to clergy candidates to St. Brigit's Community Catholic Church

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Nov 22, 2025

St. Brigit's Hearth Keepers

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St. Brigit's Hearth Keepers includes all who may actively cultivate a nurturing and welcoming atmosphere in their homes, practice hospitality, and preserve family traditions.

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Nov 22, 2025

St Brigit's Community Catholic Church Charism

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St Brigit's Community Catholic Church Charism refers to the distinct spirit that animates a religious community and gives it a particular character and identity.

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Nov 22, 2025

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St.Brigit's is simply catholic, focused on the seven catholic sacraments.

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Nov 22, 2025

Self Care for Clergy

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Self Care for clergy is crucial as clergy, like all care providers, are at high risk for burnout and compassion fatigue.

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Nov 22, 2025

Screening in Faith

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Screening In Faith is an adaptation of Volunteer Canada's screening policy which is now used by many churches.

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Nov 22, 2025

Sacraments from Other Catholic Rites

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Yes, Catholics can receive sacraments from other Catholic rites, other catholicchurches

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Nov 22, 2025

Sacraments are only for the living

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All Catholic Sacraments are only for the Living and cannot be given to the dead

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Nov 22, 2025

Sacramental Marriage Blessings and Protections

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A sacramental marriage is understood to offer spiritual blessings and protections that a civil wedding, which is a legal contract, does not.

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Nov 22, 2025

Roman Catholic or Celtic Catholic

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Unlike the Roman Catholic Church, which was strictly hierarchical, legalistic, and elitist, the Celtic Church was provincial and local based, monastic, mystical, and celebrated the sacredness of nature

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Nov 22, 2025

Rite of Confirmation

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The Catholic Rite of Confirmation in full

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Nov 22, 2025

Rite of Baptism

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The full rite or sacrament of baptism

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Nov 22, 2025

Reporting Abuse

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Suspected or reported abuse upon a child must forthwith be reported to the appropriate Child Protection Agency

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Nov 22, 2025

Religious Organizations Parent Bodies

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Religious organizations parent bodies provide guidance, support, and a framework for their activities.

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Nov 22, 2025

Religious Demographics for Newfoundland

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In 2021, the religious demographics for Newfoundland shows that the dominant religions in Newfoundland and Labrador were Catholic (31.8%) and Anglican (21.5%)

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Nov 22, 2025

Records Management WSIB and OHSA

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Records Management WSIB and OHSA are not nice to know these are absolutely need to know materials

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Nov 22, 2025

Does Purgatory Exist?

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Purgatory is a Roman Catholic idea that says souls need a post-mortem “cleanse” before they can enter heaven.

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Nov 22, 2025

Priesthood Is Servanthood

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Priesthood is servanthood is a statement that encapsulates the core idea that serving others is a fundamental aspect of the priesthood.

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