Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions (and answers) concerning the Catholic Center at UGA:

• What are the top 10 questions Catholics are asked? Click here!

• Where is the Catholic Center located? Click here.

• Do you have any prayers on the web site? Click here for some prayer resources. Clicking here will take you to our on-line Stations of the Cross.

• When are Masses at the Center? Click here to see the regular Mass schedule.

• How can I become a Catholic? Click here to learn about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program.

• What are the directive for receiving Holy Communion? Click here.

• Where can I get information about the sacraments? Click here to learn more about the sacraments.

• How can I join the Catholic Students Association? Click here to learn more about the CSA program.

• How can I prepare for marriage? Arrangements for marriage just be made at least 6 months in advance to begin sacramental preparations. One of the parties must be a practicing Catholic and a member of the Center community. Please contact the Center before making any other arrangements!

• What's the difference between a "Catholic Bible" and a "Protestant Bible"? Catholic and Protestant Bibles both include 27 books in the New Testament. Protestant Bibles have only 39 books in the Old Testament, however, while Catholic Bibles have 46. The seven additional books included in Catholic Bibles are Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, and Baruch. Catholic Bibles also include additions to the Books of Esther and Daniel which are not found in Protestant Bibles. These books are called the deuterocanonical books. The Catholic Church considers these books to be inspired by the Holy Spirit.

• Why is the Paschal Candle replaced each year? The reasons for a new Paschal Candle each year are both practical and liturgical. The candle is used not only during Easter, but also for baptisms, marriages and funerals throughout the year. Most churches actually buy multiple candles as they are simply used up during the course of the year. In addition, each candle is typically marked to indicate the liturgical year, thus making them out-of-date the following year.

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