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  1. Communion of Saints: Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints in heaven. Aren't they dead and doesn't the bible teach us not to attempt to communicate with the dead? Also, isn't Jesus the one mediator between God and man? Doesn't Catholic prayer to the saints take away from Christ as the one mediator?
  2. Catholic Bible Translations: Did the Church "keep" the bible from Catholics by translating it only in the Latin language?
  3. Identity & Nature of the Church: The news media reported that on June 29, 2007 the Vatican issued a document saying that the Catholic Church is the only true Church. Is this report true? If so, what does it mean?
  4. Justification and Salvation: I hear people speak of "Justification" in connection to "being saved". What does the Church teach about justification? What must I do to be saved?
  5. Plenary Indulgence: What is a plenary Indulgence and how do I obtain one?

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Deacon Mike Bickerstaff
Phone: 678-832-1228
email: mbickerstaff@stpeterchanel.org