Catholic orders

It’s true that the words “sister” and “nun” are used interchangeably to describe women religious in the Catholic church, but there are several differences in the lifestyle, ministry and vows of nuns vs. apostolic women religious.

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Three Friars - Three different orders - Franciscan, Dominican, Carmelite. All in Oxford.

Printed in red and black on durable laminated card for use in churches, this card comes in packs of 20 and is priced GBP15.00 inc VAT per pack. Uses the new English translation of the Mass (2011).

15 TOTALLY AWESOME THINGS ABOUT THE NUNS OF THE ORDER OF PREACHERS — Dominican Nuns of Summit, NJ

Motto & Order - Benedictines

Make holy all the things!

Trappist monks of St. Joseph's Abbey in New England, USA

I love the cassock. It is practical, comfortable, defining, and a good memorare for both priest and layman.

Catholicism certainly looks a lot different today than it did a few decades ago. Whether you are old enough to remember pre-Vatican II Catholicism or not, looking back through the Church’s old “family” pictures can still be a lot of fun! You can click on any image to view it full size. Enjoy! [See also: The Lost 1200-Year-Old Wonder: A Tour of the Old St. Peter’s Basilica] [See also: 1,782 Years Old: Inside the Oldest Church in the World]

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Peggy Clores shares 10 tips for teaching the Catholic faith to adults. She explains the methods she uses in her combined RCIA/ Adult Faith Formation classes. She shares her tips for lovingly and effectively evangelizing and walking with adults who are learning the Catholic faith!