Sacraments: The Fabric of Catholic Life

Fee: $60 | Five Weeks
This course provides a basic overview of sacramentality and the seven sacraments in the life of a twenty-first century Catholic.  Against a backdrop of a sacramental life view and guided by text, this course touches on the historical roots of the renewed sacramental rites as well as the experience of the sacraments.

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Sacramentality is the evidence of God's presence in the world. Investigate how the sacraments of initiation, healing, and communion help us to recognize this presence throughout our lives. This course examines how each of the seven sacraments integrates the Christian community, empowers us for the mission of discipleship, and brings us into union with Christ.  It touches on the historical roots, the renewed sacramental rites, and the experience of sacraments and sacramentality. Videos of sacramental celebrations and suggestions for spiritual practice are offered to enhance the exploration of the content and to deepen discipleship. 

Topics

• Week 1: Introductory Week
• Week 2: Sacramentality: At the Heart of Catholic Life
• Week 3: Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
• Week 4: Healing: Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick
• Week 5: At the Service of Communion: Vocation, Holy Orders, and Marriage

Additional Materials Needed:

All required materials are included in this course.

Content Scholars:

Dr. Barbara Radtke, Sr. Kathleen Hughes, R.S.C.J., Rev. Msgr. James Mongelluzzo