# 5/25/26 - Fr. Christopher Mahar - Why Do Parishes Charge for Baptismal Fees?

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Podcast: [Ask A Priest Live](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-a-priest-live-6584075)
Published: 2026-05-25T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Father Christopher Mahar earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Providence College in 2000 and subsequently completed his Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2003. He was ordained a deacon in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in 2003 and a priest in the Diocese of Providence in 2004. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Augustine Church in Providence, Rhode Island. In Today's Show: How should we answer an evangelical on why some parishes charge baptismal fees? Do bad things happening in someone's life suggest a demonic influence? What should Catholics do besides not eating meat on Fridays? Would it be sinful for a Catholic business owner to host a Protestant Praise and Worship night? Would it be sinful or imprudent to watch a movie that contains nudity? Should Catholic parents send their children to non-Newman-approved colleges? How does proportionality work? Should parents try to keep their kids sheltered from the outside world? What is the best way to share our faith through social media? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

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