This part continues with the 3rd section of the catechism: The Life in Christ. This section covers sin and grace and enables the Catholic Christian to know how to live an authentic Catholic faith in the world today.…
This is the second section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This section is the section on the Life in Christ. It covers the liturgy and the sacraments. The Catholic Church has seven sacraments. They are divided into three section. The first are the Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist. Then there are the Sacraments of Healing: Reconcilation, and Anointing of the Sick. Finally there are the Sacraments of Service: Holy Orders and Matrimony.…
This started as a blog about what Catholics believe and why. I am following the outline of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Part 1 begins with the Nicene Creed, which forms the base for almost every Christian tradition. Each part focuses on one line or phrase of the Nicene Creed. In Part 2 I will look at the Celebration of the Christian Mystery, which focuses on the liturgy and the seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. Part 3 will focus on the Life in Christ, while Part 4 will look at prayer.…