Category Archives: ASK FATHER Question Box

QUAERITUR: Taking 8th Grade Confirmation Class to a TLM… HELP?!

From a reader:

Dear Father,
Thank you for your work and for maintaining your blog.
I am a catechist … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Permission from your territorial pastor in order to marry elsewhere

From a reader:
I hope this finds you well! My question: if one is a registered member … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: 2 male or 2 female sponsors for Confirmation

From a reader:
I attended a Confirmation yesterday, and I noticed two things that made me doubtful. … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Can a Protestant minister officiate at Catholic marriage while the priest watches?

From a reader:
First, please know you are in my prayers. My question: Is it permissible for … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Can I eat insect parts on Fridays?

From a reader:
Do insect products count as meat products, and therefore prohibited on Fridays and other … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: ad libbing during Masses with children

From a priest:
I am an associate pastor and am charged with celebrating Masses in our elementary … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Was absolution valid at this penance service?

I have had several emails about a youtube video posted by our friends at Rorate.
The … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Must I receive Communion under both kinds when offered?

From a reader:
“You have written on reception of Communion under both kinds before, I have a … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: To clink or not to clink. WDTPRS POLL

From a reader:
I had the privilege of attending a wonderful EF Mass for Easter, and on … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Priests, valid absolution of sins, and the faculty to receive sacrament confessions

From a reader about something I raised HERE.
In a recent post you wrote, “bishops and priests … Continue reading

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