This article takes a look at the nature and background of priests in the Roman Catholic tradition. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...

A review of the teaching of the Orthodox Church on the matter of infant baptism. Presents the historical and Biblical basis for this teaching.

This site from The Vatican contains the Roman Catholic Church's view and attitude towards the sacrament of Baptism and does so through a Papal letter in preparation for the Jubilee.

A nice description of the Catholic Mass as it was practiced during the Medieval period in Europe. The central event of the Mass was the Eucharist. The "Missal" refers to the complete service book for the mass.

Resource presents the Protestant Reformation in brief outline form from "Background" to "Roman Catholic Reformation."

The complete text of "The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent." Great primary source material.

A video slide show depicting portions of traditional Latin Mass, also known as Tridentine Mass. Listen to Latin as spoken during the Mass, and read captions explaining why Latin Mass faded in the 1960s and why it is starting to regain...