Sacraments – The Southern Cross https://www.scross.co.za Southern Africa's Catholic Magazine Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:09:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 After Confirmation: Where Do Our Young People Go? https://www.scross.co.za/2026/10/after-confirmation-where-do-our-young-people-go/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=91007 A Call to Accompany the Youth of Southern Africa There is a question that deserves serious reflection in Catholic parishes […]

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]]> Understanding Different Vocations in the Catholic Church https://www.scross.co.za/2026/09/understanding-the-different-vocations-in-the-catholic-church/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:47:37 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=90989 In the Catholic Church, every person is called by God to live a life of holiness and love. This special […]

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]]> A Community Renewed: Confirmations at St Aidan’s Parish, Mdantsane https://www.scross.co.za/2026/07/a-community-renewed-confirmations-at-st-aidans-parish-mdantsane/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:20:26 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=88801 By Fr Nicholas Leaka CMM, Parish Priest of St Aidan’s, East London, Mdantsane – The pews of St Aidan’s Parish […]

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]]> Bread Was Broken, Wine Was Poured — God Multiplied https://www.scross.co.za/2026/07/bread-was-broken-wine-was-poured-god-multiplied/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:38:00 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=87776 St Augustine’s Cathedral parish community in Port Elizabeth gathered to celebrate one of the most beautiful milestones in the life […]

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]]> Why the Right Wine at Mass Matters https://www.scross.co.za/2026/05/why-the-right-wine-at-mass-matters/ Fri, 01 May 2026 03:09:00 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=85514 At first glance, it may seem to be a technicality. After all, wine is wine  — and surely the Eucharist […]

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]]> How to Prepare for Communion at Home https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/how-to-prepare-for-communion-at-home/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:33:09 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=85484 Question: What should one do to prepare for the reception of Holy Communion at home when one is no longer able […]

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]]> How to Choose your Confirmation Saint https://www.scross.co.za/2026/02/how-to-choose-your-confirmation-saint/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:27:06 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84116 When we choose a saint for Confirmation, we are choosing a lifelong companion, a role model whose values and life […]

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]]> Twenty-Six Candidates Walk in the Light at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Mmakau https://www.scross.co.za/2025/12/twenty-six-candidates-walk-in-the-light-at-most-holy-redeemer-church-in-mmakau/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:45:17 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=83525 By Daluxolo Moloantoa – Most Holy Redeemer Church in Mmakau, northwest of Pretoria, celebrated a heartfelt Sacrament of Confirmation ceremony […]

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]]> Do We Truly Know Our Spiritual Gifts After Confirmation? https://www.scross.co.za/2025/09/do-we-truly-know-our-spiritual-gifts-after-confirmation/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:38:47 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=82302 By James Katende – The sacrament of Confirmation is a sacred moment in the life of every Catholic—a divine outpouring […]

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