What are the seven deadly (capital) sins?
Christian experience has distinguished these sins as capital because they engender other sins and vices. 1. Pride 2. Avarice 3. Envy 4. Anger 5. Lust 6. Gluttony 7. Sloth Back to Top of Page • My daughter had an abortion. Can she come back to the Church? Abortion is obviously a tragic occurrence for all concerned, not only for the child but for all involved. It is important to remember Gods great mercy is always available in the Sacrament of Penance (confession). It is advisable for the parents of an aborted child to seek the healing available through such programs as Project Rachael, administered by the Family Life Office of the diocese (814-886-5551). The Church is always open to be there for all who need her solicitous love and concern. Back to Top of Page • What is the Catholic Churchs teaching on homosexuality? Homosexuality or experiencing an exclusive or predominant attraction toward persons of the same sex is not in itself a sin. Homosexuality has taken a great variety of forms
