Apostolate For the Advocacy of the Rights of the Faithful in the Diocese of Charlotte
“The Christian faithful are free to make known to the pastors of the Church their needs, especially spiritual ones, and their desires.” c. 212 §2
Faithful Advocate is a group of the Faithful working in consultation with Canon lawyers to advocate for the religious rights of Catholics living in the Diocese of Charlotte.
Immediate Action Items for the Faithful of the Diocese of Charlotte
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Contribute with Your Prayers and Action
The Mission of Faithful Advocate
Education
This Apostolate is dedicated to informing the Faithful in the Diocese of Charlotte of their religious rights as guaranteed by the Church and protected by Canon Law.
Prayer
By encouraging the faithful of the Diocese to take up the call to “pray and fast,” this Apostolate hopes that God will look favorably on our efforts to maintain the Sacred Traditions of the Holy Catholic Faith in the Diocese of Charlotte.
Organization
Through a pious and hope-filled effort, this Apostolate is dedicated to helping organize the Faithful of the Diocese in order to give a unified response to any concerns that may emerge regarding the respect for our religious rights.
“I will not leave you orphans”
Holy Mother Church is our Recourse
The Rights of the Faithful
We must know our religious rights and desire that they be respected by the Bishops who are our spiritual fathers and shepherds.
The Catholic Church, in which dwells the Kingdom of God on earth, is governed by rules. Many of these are to ensure open access to the spiritual means God has provided for the successful sojourn of His Faithful toward eternity. These rules are for the more complete dispensation of the graces entrusted to her by the Divine Master, Jesus Christ Our Lord. Learn your rights and let the Bishops and priests know that these must be honored.
“Our Help is in the Name of the Lord”
Our Union with Christ obtains the divine assistance
“The Prayer of a Righteous man…”
We must live in accordance with our spiritual dignity in order to defend our Church and convert the hardened hearts of those who go astray.
By virtue of our Baptism, we are made true members of the Mystical Body of Christ. As a result, we cooperate with Christ in His work of salvation. By His gracious will, Christ our God has chosen to depend on us for the spreading of His Kingdom and for the salvation of souls. Our prayers and penances are powerful means of interceding with God and obtaining graces. Learn more about the power of prayer by which we may obtain from Our Lord the graces our Diocese desperately needs.