Catholics are a Christian sect and believe in one God. Like other Christians, they believe that Jesus is God's Son which goes hand-in-hand with the belief in the Holy Trinity. God the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit are what …show more content…
The things one says, the things one do, and even one's thoughts are under God. Catholicism is not a once-in-a-while religion; it is everyday, 24-7 religion that a Catholic relates everything to. As every religion there are certain things that one must do in order to stay a Catholic. Everyday rituals include daily prayer, live a Christian life, and except the teaching of the church and of God. Being Catholic, one must go to mass every Sunday and holy day as part of the religion. Catholics must only eat one full meal during Ash Wednesday and sustain from meat on the Fridays during Lent which is part of the fasting and abstinence obligation of Catholicism. Lent lasts 40 days and 40 nights. They are to obey the laws of marriage in which the church carries as well as going to confession as much as …show more content…
Johns Catholic Church in Grand Marais is the only Catholic Church in my area. St. John's Church has the largest group of people who attend in my county. Father Walsh is the priest who holds mass and service for the Catholics of Grand Marais as well as those traveling from different places. This church is among that largest in my county, it has marvelous stain glass windows that line the walls. The Church is located in what I would say as the middle of the town which is also located by the high school.
Father Walsh is a full blood Irish and grew up in Ireland. In Ireland more than 90% is Catholic (Father Walsh, 2007). Father Walsh has been a priest for more than 40 years and just recently has he been serving in my community. Father Walsh has served as a priest in other areas such as Duluth, MN area. He was very informative about his religion, and how important it is for him to be Catholic.
Father Walsh stated that even though many religions have changed over time Catholicism has stayed true to its ground because it is so traditional in all ways. Catholicism is a religion that is not easily changed by the newer religions that are formed. To be Catholic means to live a Christian life. He stated that Catholics have a very strong belief that God is present always because we are made in the image of God. That means that we are good even though we may sin and stray from staying true. As Catholics one of the most important things is the sacraments which God is experienced in the