First, please bring Bibles and Catechisms to class Sunday.
I am trying to arrange the dinner for Feb 5, my place, 6:30. Ask Corinne if she knows whether it is a go. If not, check the blog on Monday!
Do try to listen to the podcast by Fr. Larry in the links to the side before class on Sunday if you possibly can.
All the best! BHG
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
January 31 Confession
Take a look at the links to the side on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and on examinations of conscience. The Adult Catechism covers this in Chapter 18, please read that as well.
I would suggest you also read the following passages of scripture: Luke 5:17-26, 7: 36-50 and 15:11-32;; also Jn 20:21-23, 1 Jn 5:15-17.
Consider the following questions:
Why might is be in our best interests to confess to another human person (aside from the fact Jesus arranged it that way)?
Who actually forgives sin in Confession?
What sins must a Catholic confess to a priest? How often should a Catholic go to confession?
What is penance? What is the seal of the Confessional?
How does preparing for confession prepare us for our own individual judgment by God?
What is perfect contrition? Imperfect contrition? Does it matter which I have for my sins?
What is a near occasion of sin?
What is the sin of presumption? Of despair?
How can I confess (and be forgiven for) a sin I am likely to commit again?
How does confession help us to grow in holiness?
Part of the sacrament requires an act of contrition. There are many (just Google it and see what turns up!). Here's the one I like best:
O, My God, I am sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins, not only because I fear the fires of Hell, but because I have offended you Whom I should love above all things. WIth Thy help, I resolve to do penance for my sins, to sin no more and to avid the near occasion of sin. Your Son , Jesus Christ, suffered and died for me. In His name, My God, have mercy.
I am still working on the RCIA dinner at my house, still tentatively for February 5. Check the blog for details next week.
Class on February 7 will be Seasons of the Church year, and we will focus on Lent. More to come on the blog, so keep an eye out for it!
I would suggest you also read the following passages of scripture: Luke 5:17-26, 7: 36-50 and 15:11-32;; also Jn 20:21-23, 1 Jn 5:15-17.
Consider the following questions:
Why might is be in our best interests to confess to another human person (aside from the fact Jesus arranged it that way)?
Who actually forgives sin in Confession?
What sins must a Catholic confess to a priest? How often should a Catholic go to confession?
What is penance? What is the seal of the Confessional?
How does preparing for confession prepare us for our own individual judgment by God?
What is perfect contrition? Imperfect contrition? Does it matter which I have for my sins?
What is a near occasion of sin?
What is the sin of presumption? Of despair?
How can I confess (and be forgiven for) a sin I am likely to commit again?
How does confession help us to grow in holiness?
Part of the sacrament requires an act of contrition. There are many (just Google it and see what turns up!). Here's the one I like best:
O, My God, I am sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins, not only because I fear the fires of Hell, but because I have offended you Whom I should love above all things. WIth Thy help, I resolve to do penance for my sins, to sin no more and to avid the near occasion of sin. Your Son , Jesus Christ, suffered and died for me. In His name, My God, have mercy.
I am still working on the RCIA dinner at my house, still tentatively for February 5. Check the blog for details next week.
Class on February 7 will be Seasons of the Church year, and we will focus on Lent. More to come on the blog, so keep an eye out for it!
Friday, January 15, 2010
January 17: The Eucharist
We will be taking a look at the Eucharist in class this Sunday. The relevant sections in the Green Catechism are: found on pp-334-357. In the Catechism for adults, see Ch. 17. I have also provided links for you to the side.
Unlike Protestant worship, which centers on preaching, Catholic worship centers on the sacrifice of the Mass: the Eucharist. Catholics believe that the consecrated bread and wine, while they remain the outward appearance of bread and wine, are truly transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. This is a central doctrine of Catholic faith, that Christ is really present, body and blood, soul and divinity, in the Blessed Sacrament.
Jesus is our Paschal lamb (see John 1:29 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-29), and understanding His sacrifice, and the Eucharist, depends in part on understanding the significance, and ritual, of Passover. Read Exodus 12:8 and 12:46. What does this tell us about how the paschal lamb fit into the Passover meal?
Further, the basis for the Real Presence in the Eucharist can be found in Matthew 26:26ff, Mark 14:24ff and Luke 22:17ff. Also take a look at 1 Corinthians 10:16 and 11:23-29 for further support of the Real Presence.
A few questions to consider as you read:
Why can't non-Catholics receive communion in the Catholic Church?
Why can't Catholics take communion in Protestant churches?
Why do Catholics take communion so often?
How should a Catholic prepare for communion?
When should a Catholic refrain from receiving communion?
What is the difference between Mass and a communion service?
Why is Mary also called Mother of the Eucharist?
Last but not least, take a look at the prayers I previously posted. Think about one that you might being to use as part of your devotion (my personal favorite is the Anima Christi, which happens to be on the back of the missalette).
Unlike Protestant worship, which centers on preaching, Catholic worship centers on the sacrifice of the Mass: the Eucharist. Catholics believe that the consecrated bread and wine, while they remain the outward appearance of bread and wine, are truly transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. This is a central doctrine of Catholic faith, that Christ is really present, body and blood, soul and divinity, in the Blessed Sacrament.
Jesus is our Paschal lamb (see John 1:29 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-29), and understanding His sacrifice, and the Eucharist, depends in part on understanding the significance, and ritual, of Passover. Read Exodus 12:8 and 12:46. What does this tell us about how the paschal lamb fit into the Passover meal?
Further, the basis for the Real Presence in the Eucharist can be found in Matthew 26:26ff, Mark 14:24ff and Luke 22:17ff. Also take a look at 1 Corinthians 10:16 and 11:23-29 for further support of the Real Presence.
A few questions to consider as you read:
Why can't non-Catholics receive communion in the Catholic Church?
Why can't Catholics take communion in Protestant churches?
Why do Catholics take communion so often?
How should a Catholic prepare for communion?
When should a Catholic refrain from receiving communion?
What is the difference between Mass and a communion service?
Why is Mary also called Mother of the Eucharist?
Last but not least, take a look at the prayers I previously posted. Think about one that you might being to use as part of your devotion (my personal favorite is the Anima Christi, which happens to be on the back of the missalette).
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