Bishops prepare to endorse documents.Washington, D.C. -- During their annual meeting in Baltimore, November 13 to 16, the U.S. bishops will vote on a statement designed to help Catholics properly prepare to receive Holy Communion. The statement reiterates Church teaching that with "few exceptions, only those who are members of the Catholic Church may receive Holy Communion at a Catholic Eucharist." Catholics should refrain from Communion, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the statement, when they lack adherence to what the Church authoritatively teaches on matters of faith and morals or when a person is publicly known to have committed serious sin (LSN LSN Learning and Skills Network (UK) LSN Log Sequence Number LSN Large Scale Networking LSN Legal Services Network (American Association of Retired Persons) LSN Logical Sector Numbers LSN Leukosialin , Oct. 20, 2006). A second document is slated to address marital love and the gift of life. It talks about the "false" note that contraception contraception: see birth control. contraception Birth control by prevention of conception or impregnation. The most common method is sterilization. The most effective temporary methods are nearly 99% effective if used consistently and correctly. introduces to marriage. It will be issued as a brochure and will be in Question and Answer form. A third proposal will define the Church's attitude to homosexuality. It explains the Church's teaching that homosexual acts are sinful and morally wrong; it repeats its opposition to "same-sex marriage Noun 1. same-sex marriage - two people of the same sex who live together as a family; "the legal status of same-sex marriages has been hotly debated" couple, twosome, duet, duo - a pair who associate with one another; "the engaged couple"; "an inseparable ;" and it emphasizes that "the Church has the right to deny roles of service to those who violate her teaching." On the other hand, "scorn or hatred" of homosexual persons is condemned; and their participation in Church services is encouraged on condition that they strive for a life of chastity Chastity See also Modesty, Purity, Virginity. Agnes, St. virgin saint and martyr. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 76] Artemis (Rom. Diana) moon goddess; virgin huntress. [Gk. Myth. . The report will also censure A formal, public reprimand for an infraction or violation. From time to time deliberative bodies are forced to take action against members whose actions or behavior runs counter to the group's acceptable standards for individual behavior. In the U.S. adoption of children by homosexual couples and question the legitimacy of baptizing such children in the Catholic faith. |
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