St. Rita in the Desert Roman Catholic Community

13260 E Colossal Cave Rd, Vail, AZ 85641, United States of America
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Beliefs

What Do Catholics Believe?

Beliefs

  • Prayer

    Prayer is communion with God. Prayer can be public or personal, spoken or silent. The Psalms are prayers we sing.

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  • Current Issues

    Our parish community stays informed with Catholic News and Perspective.

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  • The Liturgical Calendar

    The seasons of the Church follow one universal liturgical calendar.

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  • Papacy & Christian Unity

    The Pope is the chief pastor and shepherd of the whole Church.

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  • Catholic Essentials

    We follow spiritual law and foundation.

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  • Sacraments

    The Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ.

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Additional Resources

Additional resources from around the web that can provide you with more insight about what Catholics believe and why...

Documents of the Second Vatican Council
Link to The Catholic Encyclopedia 
Link to the Catechism of the Church
Link to the Code of Canon Law
Link to the New American Bible

Contact Information

(520) 762-9688 
secretary@stritainthedesert.org
13260 E Colossal Cave Road
Vail, AZ 85630
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