Category Archives: Catechism

Day 64 Why Confirmation is a Sacrament

In this episode we commence our study of the sacrament of Confirmation. The Catechism cites multiple texts from the earliest Popes even from the first century (St. Clement and Denis The Areopagite) and many others (e.g. Urban, Fabian, Augustine, Ambrose) … Continue reading

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Day 61 The First Three Effects of Baptism

In this episode we begin our study of the six effects of Baptism: The Remission of all sin, the remission of all punishment due to sin, and the grace of regeneration. The Catechism explains why even though sin and its … Continue reading

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Day 60 The Intentions Necessary for Baptism

In this episode we discuss the dispositions necessary for the recipient of Baptism (intention, Faith, and repentance). We also read several articles in support of the Catechisms teaching from the Summa Theologica. (ST. IIIa, Q. 68. a.4-a.9)

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Day 55 The Matter of Baptism

In this episode we discuss why water is such an appropriate matter for the sacrament of Baptism as instituted by Our Lord. The Catechism gives several reasons following the thought of St Thomas Aquinas in the Summa Theologica. (ST. IIIa … Continue reading

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Day 54 Baptism: Its importance and definition

In this episode we begin reading the Catechism in its treatment on the sacraments in particular. Beginning with Baptism, after disucssing the importance of instruction concerning Baptism, the Catechism then sets forth its definition. We also read the first article … Continue reading

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Day 52 Necessity of the Sacraments. Principal and Instrumental Causes. Wicked Ministers

In this episode we discuss the necessity of the sacraments relative to one another. Are all the sacraments equally necessary for salvation? Additionally, we discuss the distinction between the principle author of the sacraments as opposed to the instrumental agency … Continue reading

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Day 51 Why are there seven sacraments?

In this episode we discuss the number of the sacraments. The Catechism of the Council of Trent sets forth the doctrine of seven sacraments following St. Thomas Aquinas in his Summa where he draws an analogy to the seven things … Continue reading

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Day 50 Seven Reasons Why The Sacraments Were Instituted

In this episode we continue reading the Catechism in its treatment on the Sacraments in general. In particular we discuss seven reasons why the Sacraments were instituted. Additionally, we read about the constituent parts of every sacrament-namely the matter and … Continue reading

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Day 49 On Signs And Sacraments

In this episode we continue our reading of the second part of the Catechism of the Council of Trent in its opening discussion on the sacraments in general. The Catechism sets forth the meaning of the word sign as it … Continue reading

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