Season 2
12 episodes · 2014
Fr. Charles P. Connor's popular "Grab Your Catechism" series continues into Season 2, with 12 full episodes on the Sacraments of the Church - their infinite beauty, depth, and meaning four our lives as Catholics. The EWTN 4-disc set, perfect for individual, family or group study, is closed-captioned and approximately 6 hours in length. 4 discs / 6 hrs (CC)
1Introduction to the Celebration of the Christian Mystery
How the liturgy is the summit of the activity of the Church and the font where all her power flows.
2Sacramental Celebration of the Pascal Mystery Part 1
Mysteries of the Life of Christ in the sacraments and how they express the Faith of the Church.
3Sacramental Celebration of the Pascal Mystery Part 2
Fr. Connor describes how the seven sacraments derive their efficacy from Christ's passion and death, how they bring about initiation into God's saving mysteries, and serve to bring greater communion in the Church.
4The Sacrament of Baptism
Fr. Connor looks at Baptism, which frees us from the power of darkness and into the realm as a child of God.
5The Sacrament of Confirmation
Fr. Connor examines Confirmation and why it's necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.
6The Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist, Part 1
Fr. Connor looks at the Eucharist, which is not only the source and summit of Christian life but Christ Himself.
7The Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist, Part 2
Christ's sacrifice on the cross is made present in the Mass until the end of the world. Fr. Connor shows us how the Eucharist, as a memorial of Christ's Passover, makes present the sacramental offering of his unique sacrifice.
8The Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist, Part 3
Fr. Connor explains how the Eucharist is an intimate union with Christ Jesus.
9The Sacrament of Penance
Fr. Connor talk about Penance and how through interior repentance and conversion, it brings a return of our whole life to God.
10The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Fr. Charles Connor, continues his weekly in-depth study guide to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Tune in and go through the whole Catechism in one year. Fr. Connor discusses how the Anointing of the Sick strengthens us in facing our illness, unity with Christ's Passion and preparation for the final journey with God.
11The Sacrament of Holy Orders
Fr. Charles Connor, continues his weekly in-depth study guide to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Tune in and go through the whole Catechism in one year. Fr. Connor discusses the priestly ordination, a gift of the Holy Spirit that permits the exercise of a sacred power which can come only from Christ himself through his Church.
12The Sacrament of Matrimonyfinale
Fr. Charles Connor, continues his weekly in-depth study guide to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Tune in and go through the whole Catechism in one year. Fr. Connor discusses the marriage vocation, which is written in the very nature of man and woman as they came from the hand of the Creator.