KHKKHK: Kitab Hukum KanonikKHK is the Indonesian name of the Code of Canon Law (not to be confused with KGK, the Catechism). Promulgated by John Paul II on 25 January 1983 and in force since 27 November 1983, it holds 1,752 canons in seven books: general norms, the People of God, the teaching office, the sanctifying office, temporal goods, sanctions, and processes.Open · translate to any language
Canon LawCanon Law: Latin & Eastern ChurchesThe 1983 Code governs the Latin Church. The Eastern Catholic Churches follow the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches (CCEO, 1990). Canon law serves the salvation of souls (can. 1752): it orders worship, sacraments, governance and the rights and duties of the faithful.Open · translate to any language
Pastoral DecreesPastoral Decrees & NormsBishops issue decrees and pastoral letters for their dioceses, within universal law. The Roman Curia is organised by the apostolic constitution Praedicate Evangelium (in force since 5 June 2022). Local norms cover liturgy, parish councils, finances and the formation of catechists.Open · translate to any language
MarriageMarriage & AnnulmentA valid Catholic marriage requires free consent, canonical form and no diriment impediment. A tribunal can declare that a marriage was never valid (nullity); this is not a 'Catholic divorce'. Pope Francis streamlined the process with Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus (2015). Contact your parish priest first.Open · translate to any language
PreceptsPrecepts of the ChurchThe basic duties of every Catholic: attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation and rest from servile work; confess serious sins at least once a year; receive the Eucharist at least during Easter time; observe days of fasting and abstinence; and provide for the needs of the Church.Open · translate to any language