Catechism Class: What Catholics Believe and Why: Recent Episodes
Greg and Jennifer Willits
Catechism Class is a walk through the Catechism of the Catholic Church from beginning to end. Hosted by Catholic podcast veterans Greg and Jennifer Willits from Rosary Army and Adventures in Imperfect Living, it’s like the best book club, coffee talk, religious education class, and study group all rolled into one.
A quick update on where we are with the production of Catechism Class Season 2.
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In this Season One Finale, we give an overview of Life Everlasting and the importance of saying Amen when we state what we believe.
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Join Catholic podcast veterans and expert teachers Greg and Jennifer Willits from Rosary Army and Adventures in Imperfect Living as they walk with you through the Catechism from beginning to end.
Catechism Class is like the best book club, coffee talk, religious education class, and study group all rolled into one!
In Catechism Class we explain what the Catechism is, how to use it, and reveal several little-known secrets that'll help explode your discovery of the Bible in light of the Tradition of the Catholic Church.
The difference between the particular judgment and last judgment, and the hope of a new heaven and earth. Covers CCC 1038-1050.
Catechism Class is sponsored in part by Rosary Army. Get a free all-twine knotted Rosary, audio prayers, and more at RosaryArmy.com.
💲💲💲- Thanks to all of our co-producers who support us through Patreon. Click here to become a co-producer.
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Join Catholic podcast veterans and expert teachers Greg and Jennifer Willits from Rosary Army and Adventures in Imperfect Living as they walk with you through the Catechism from beginning to end.
Catechism Class is like the best book club, coffee talk, religious education class, and study group all rolled into one!
In Catechism Class we explain what the Catechism is, how to use it, and reveal several little-known secrets that'll help explode your discovery of the Bible in light of the Tradition of the Catholic Church.
The Final Purification of Purgatory and the suffering of those in Hell as seen in CCC 1030-1037.
Catechism Class is sponsored in part by Rosary Army. Get a free all-twine knotted Rosary, audio prayers, and more at RosaryArmy.com.
💲💲💲- Thanks to all of our co-producers who support us through Patreon. Click here to become a co-producer.
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Join Catholic podcast veterans and expert teachers Greg and Jennifer Willits from Rosary Army and Adventures in Imperfect Living as they walk with you through the Catechism from beginning to end.
Catechism Class is like the best book club, coffee talk, religious education class, and study group all rolled into one!
In Catechism Class we explain what the Catechism is, how to use it, and reveal several little-known secrets that'll help explode your discovery of the Bible in light of the Tradition of the Catholic Church.
As we begin our conversation on life everlasting we’ll start looking at purgatory and hell, heaven, and what eternity looks like, as covered in CCC 1020-1029.
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To rise with Christ, we must die with Christ. We explore the meaning of this by looking at Christian Death as explained in CCC 1005-1019.
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We're working hard behind the scenes on several urgent projects for Rosary Army and have decided to use the upcoming July 4th holiday as an excuse to take a brief break from both Catechism Class and Imperfect Living.
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We tackle the questions how do the dead rise, when will it happen, why does it happen, and what are we supposed to do until it occurs?
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We look at how our profession of faith culminates in proclaiming the resurrection of the dead on the last day and in life everlasting.
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We focus on God’s mercy and what it means when we say I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins through Baptism and Penance.
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We continue talking about the Communion of Saints with a particular look at the greatest of saints: the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother.
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Continuing our discussion of the Communion of Saints, in addition to Communion in Spiritual Goods, we now explore the Communion of the Church of Heaven and Earth.
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You are called to be a saint and in this episode we discuss what that means in relation to the Communion of Saints in the Church today.
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After our discussion on consecrated life we now look at religious life and secular institutes, apart from the life of Holy Orders and that of the Laity.
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A deep dive into Consecrated Life, an explanation of evangelical counsels, and the other aspects of this special calling within the Catholic Church.
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Continuation of our discussion about the Lay Faithful with a focus on participation in Christ’s Prophetic and Kingly Offices.
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We begin a conversation about the Lay Faithful, which will include the laity’s role in Christ’s priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices.
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An explanation of the Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing Offices of the Church and how that applies to us as covered in CCC 888-896.
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Christ instituted the Twelve and constituted them in the form of a college or permanent assembly with Peter at the head.
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Continuing our discussion on the Church from the Profession of Faith regarding Christ’s faithful, the hierarchy, laity, and consecrated life.
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We dive into the final of the four marks of the Church: the Church is Apostolic, and what that means regarding our missionary calling.
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A slight detour from the four marks of the Church to discuss why there is no salvation outside the Church.
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The Church is Catholic - which in Greek means Universal. In this session, we talk about that means and for the Church Jesus established.
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A discussion on the second mark of the Church established by Jesus Christ: the Church is Holy, despite the division and sin of men.
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We begin a multiple-episode arc as we evaluate the four marks of the true Church established by Jesus Christ - one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic.
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We explore the Head of the Church, who is Christ, as well as the fact that the Church is a temple of the Holy Spirit.
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The body of Christ is the Church, a priestly, prophetic, and royal people as described in CCC 781-791
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The Church is both visible and spiritual, and is the universal Sacrament of Salvation for mankind, as explained in CCC 770-780.
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A look at the Mission and origin of the Church as a plan born in the Father's heart and instituted by Christ, as covered in CCC 758-769.
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We begin our discussion of looking at what it means when we say in the Creed, "I believe in the Holy Catholic Church." Covers CCC 748-757.
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We talk about the Holy Spirit and the Last Days of the Church from Pentecost and beyond, covering paragraphs 731-747.
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We continue looking at the Holy Spirit's first interactions in the New Testament, particularly with John the Baptist, Blessed Mary, and Jesus Himself as we see in CCC 717-730.
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Discussion on God's Holy Spirit and Word in the time of Promises, as outlined in CCC 702-716
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An exploration of the various symbols, names, and titles of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of each in our lives today. Covers CCC 691-701.
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Beginning our discussion on the Holy Spirit with paragraphs 683-690 and the basics of what it means when we say, "I believe in the Holy Spirit."
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Conclusion of the Profession of Faith regarding Jesus Christ with the fact "From thence he will come again to judge the living and the dead." Covers paragraphs 668-682.
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We now explore in more detail the part of the Creed which states, "He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father." Covers paragraphs 659-667.
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We explore the roles taken by each part of the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - in the Resurrection of Jesus. Covers paragraphs 648-658.
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The crowning truth of our faith in Christ, a faith believed and lived as the central truth by the first Christians, is the Resurrection. Covers CCC 638-647.
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Jesus Christ tasted death for everyone. In this class we talk about how Jesus Christ was buried and descended into hell, tasting death.
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Continuing our conversation about Christ's ultimate sacrifice for the sake of our salvation, and a discussion on redemptive suffering. Covers CCC 606-623.
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We now find Jesus allowing himself to be brought to trial, so that he could bring about the salvation of God's children. Covers CCC 595-605.
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The Temple is more important to Jesus than you may realize. Plus, Jesus and Israel's faith in the One God and Savior - and the need for a redeemer. Covers CCC 583-594.
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As Jesus continues his public ministry, we see how he encounters the Israelites and their Laws on his way to the temple. Covers CCC Paragraphs 571-582.
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The days leading up to what would begin the Passion of the Christ, and a summary of Jesus' mission before entering Jerusalem. Covers CCC paragraphs 557-570.
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The authority of the Catholic Church, Keys of the Kingdom, and a sneak peek of Heaven via the Transfiguration. Covers CCC Paragraphs 551-556.
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We enter into the beginning of Jesus' public ministry with the proclamation of the kingdom of God and a discussion of Catechism paragraphs 545-550.
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We begin the exciting exploration of the Mysteries of Jesus' Public Life and the revelation that God has become man and dwelt among us.
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The Mystery of the Infancy of Christ including the Nativity, Presentation, Epiphany, and the hidden life of Jesus. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 525-534.
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We look at the Mysteries of the Life of Christ, his hidden life, and St. John the Baptist
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A Catholic topic many people struggle with: Mary was a virgin and remained a virgin throughout her life, and how this is God's plan for us.
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To understand how God became man, we need to talk about how he was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. Covers CCC Paragraphs 484-494
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Christ's soul, human knowledge, body and heart help us understand how he is man. We discuss this fact, covering CCC Paragraphs 470-483
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Why did Jesus (the WORD) - and why did Jesus (who is GOD) - become Flesh? Why did God become MAN? Covers: CCC Paragraphs 456-469
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An exploration of what it means to say that Jesus is the only Son of God and why we call Jesus our Lord. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 441-455.
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We enter into the Creed by professing Jesus Christ, the Only Son of God. Covers paragraphs 425-440 from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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Before we get to talking about Jesus, let's talk about the reason we NEED Jesus in the first place: ORIGINAL SIN Covers: CCC Paragraphs 396-421.
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How both angels and men have removed themselves away from God. Covering paragraphs 385-395.
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Part 2 of 2 of our discussion about man in the image and likeness of God. Covering CCC Paragraphs 369-384.
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Part 1 of 2 of our discussion about man being made in the image and likeness of God. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 355-368.
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God is the creator of Heaven and Earth, which includes all that is, seen and unseen. In this Catechism Class we discuss the unseen angels. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 325-354
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Part 2 of 2 of our conversation about The Mystery of Creation and God's Providence within it. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 302-324 (Pages 80-84 in the green 1997 version).
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The Mystery of Creation and God's Providence within it. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 279-301 (Pages 73-80 in the green 1997 version).
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A seemingly insignificant word - Almighty - actually needs an entire episode. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 268-278 (Pages 71-73 in the green 1997 version).
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Continuing through the Creed, we spend time understanding God the Father as God the Creator of all. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 198-231 (Pages 54-61 in the green 1997 version).
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Past sessions covered the Nicene and Apostles Creed. Now we bring them together. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 185-197 (Pages 51-53 in the green 1997 version).
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We talk about "We Believe" and the Nicene Creed. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 166-184 (Pages 45-48 in the green 1997 version).
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We respond to God revealing Himself to us through our faith and belief, as professed in the Creeds. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 144-165 (Pages 39-45 in the green 1997 version).
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A discussion about how God comes to meet man through Sacred Scripture. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 101-141 (Pages 30-38 in the green 1997 version)
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God graciously arranged that the things he once revealed for salvation should remain for all eternity. We discuss what that means for 21st Century Christians.
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We can know God through prayer, reading and history. But God reveals Himself to us through the revelation of His mysteries. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 50-73 (Pages 19-24 in the green 1997 version)
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We dive into the Catechism of the Catholic Church to better understand the capacity God gave man in order to receive Him in the first place. Covers: CCC Paragraphs 26-49 (Pages 13-18 in the green 1997 version) Join Catholic podcast veterans and expert teachers Greg and Jennifer Willits from Rosary Army and Adventures in Imperfect […]
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The premiere episode of Catechism Class, a weekly journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Join Catholic podcast veterans and expert teachers Greg and Jennifer Willits from Rosary Army and Adventures in Imperfect Living as they walk through the Catechism from beginning to end. It’s like the best book club, coffee talk, religious education class, and study group all rolled into one!
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