St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church

1400 Suther Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28213
704-549-1607

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Thursday, January 12 2012

Room Request Form

Ministry and group leaders: To schedule your meeting or event, please fill out a request form and submit to the parish office. more...

Thursday, February 09 2012

Special Events

The Special Events Committee invites you to join our ministry! Come to our next meeting on February 9th. more...

Saturday, February 11 2012

Young at Heart

Parishioners age 55 and above are invited to travel back to the Good Old Days at our Senior Prom dinner/dance on February 11th. more...

Tuesday, February 14 2012

Youth Ministry Mission Trip

All high school youth are invited to attend our youth ministry's summer trip to Pittsburgh for a Catholic Heart Work Camp. more...

Saturday, February 18 2012

Men's Conference

Men of the parish: Don't miss the 2nd Annual Catholic Men’s Conference, "Being a True Catholic Man" on Feb. 18th. more...

Catholic Q&A Forum Postings

This forum is intended to help visitors ask questions of our Parish leaders in a safe and confidential way. Listed below are recently submitted faith questions. To view a response, click the posting.

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Q.	I have just heard that my friends son who was 16 committed suicide. I am so upset over this and struggle with some of the answers regarding suicide. I have looked up some of the readings in the bible and there are some readings about suicide but they do not say how we are judged regarding it. I have to believe that someone who does something like this is not in their right mind and a loving God would never send them to hell. Can you please answer this question? It makes me sad to hear someone say a 16 year old is going to hell when we have no idea of what kind of torment he may have been going through here on earth.
Q.	I am a young man who is getting ready to start R.C.I.A. at my University. Though I was raised United Methodist and was very involved in church growing up, I felt like I lost my connection with the lord for a long time and the only thing that has brought me back is my interest in the Catholic Church and it's teachings. My family is very supportive and I am very blessed to have such a wonderful family. I have never been more positive in my life that I am making the right choice in converting to the Catholic faith. I am involved with the Catholic Campus ministry at my University, I attend my local Parish, and whenever I'm home I do attend St. Thomas Aquinas. My question is: I recently found out that in some cases non-Catholics should not attend mass. I am baptized in the United Methodist Church and I do not receive communion during mass. Is it still alright that I attend a Catholic Church? Is there anything else I cannot do during mass? I love the Catholic Church and I just wanted to clarify that it is alright when I attend mass. I'm so excited to start my journey deeper into the Catholic faith as I start R.C.I.A. and hopefully become more involved at St. Thomas Aquinas. Thank you.
Q.	My neighbors and my family are both members of the parish. I attend mass every week and my neighbors are not there as frequently. How do I respond when they ask me to bring their envelope with me to church on the Sundays they aren't planning on attending?
Q.	What does the church say about drinking...is it allowed? Is it a sin to get drunk?
Q.	My husband and I have been trying to conceive for two years and been unsuccessful. We are currently working with infertility doctors. I will NOT consider IVF, but want to know how IUI is viewed by the Church. I continue to pray we can conceive naturally.
Q.	I know that the church is against divorce in general. How does the church view an abusive situation where the wife is physically, verbally, or mentally abused by the husband? Is the wife not permitted to leave the abusive relationship?
Q.	My spouse and I have been married for 17 years and have been practicing Catholics. We have 4 children and are raising them in the faith. I have received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, as have my oldest child. We are interested in renewing our vows in the Church as we were only joined together by a Justice of the Peace. I always assumed my wife received the sacraments as I have but recently when I inquired, I only believe she has been baptized. I've read the guidelines for receivng Communion and am concerned that she may not have received the Sacraments as required, but still receives Communion regularly. I am unsure of how to approach her as well as the church about my concerns and would like to know how my concerns should be handled. Thank-you!
Q.	Question is based on marriage - I have been with my husband for over 25yrs -We lived in common law for about 18, Finally decided to get married in the catholic church, the older he gets the more insecure he seems about our relationship - I keep reassuring him there is nothing to be concern about - I know he loves me very much and I him - My issue is sometimes he shuts down the communication entirely for days, then he snaps out of it like it did not happen but this does affect me tremendously, his faith is not strong as it use to be - he does not believe in speaking to anyone regarding this issue - Is there any good reading materials that we both can read - I want him to be strong in faith as he once was.
Q.	Hi father, I was wondering a few things. First, if someone likes to go to Mass during the week, but knows they have sinned, do you suggest they make an appointment for reconciliation if they are unable to go on Saturdays? Should they go to confession before receiving communion, if they have lied, for example? Also, do you have any advice for a young woman considering joining the Navy?
Q.	I was wondering if the "Life Application Study Bible" (NIV) was a good bible to start with? or Are there bibles that are better for the Catholic faith?
Q.	I understand that Godparents must be practicing Catholics. I do not have any family members or friends that are practicing Catholics. What would you suggest I do to select a Godparent for my child's baptism?
Q.	How does the Church view women who have abortions? Are they excommunicated? Should a woman who has had an abortion ever receive communion again? Thank you Father.
Q.	How can a person with celiac disease (gluten intolenence) take communion. Could a rice wafer be used?
Q.	On Easter, Father Remo invited those interested to have their marriage blessed. Would this apply to a divorced Catholic who married a divorced non-Catholic?
Q.	Hi Father- Can you please tell me if you are supposed to do the sign of the cross after you take the Eucharist? I see some people do that, and others don't. Also, what is the reason you are not supposed to chew the host? Just wondering- thank you!
Q.	Peace to you Fr. Remo, Frequently I have been approached by members of Jehovah's Witness and have been offered literature from them to read. While I feel obliged to accept the handout I feel guilty about lying to them when they asked if I enjoy the readings. Knowing the conflicting views about their faith and ours, how should I poiltely decline, and maybe turn the table and spread our faith. Do we have tools such as handouts that are available or is this type of reaching out frowned upon by the church?
Q.	Father, I wanted to know, if never having been married, I would have to give up the Eucharist if I married a divorced man. An annulment is out of the question for him, as he says that his marriage was a true marriage and that he loved her very much and he could not, in good conscience deny it's validity at one time. While I respect this decision, I am not sure I am willing to give up receiving Christ fully at Mass.
Q.	Father Remo, I feel like my faith is slipping away and I feel at days I need to pray harder to get that fire I once had to continue my JOURNEY, I remember you have always said ask for GUIDANCE - father what can I do light that flame I once had in my faith.