Crash Course Catholicism

What's the deal with Confirmation? Is it just a symbolic coming-of-age ceremony? Why is it necessary, and what does it give us that the other sacraments don't? In this episode we discuss the often-misunderstood sacrament of Confirmation. This episode covers Part Two, Section Two, Chapter One, Article Two of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1210-1321). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1210-1321Catholic Answers. "Catholic Answers Focus: What Does Confirmation Do?" "Do Catholics Only Receive the Holy Spirit Through Confirmation?""Responsibilities of a Confirmation Sponsor." Word on Fire. "Bishop Barron on the Sacrament of Confirmation."The Catholic Encyclopedia. Confirmation.Sacraments.Character (in Catholic Theology).Catholic News Angency. "Pope: Fear of the Lord an alarm reminding us of what's right"  The Council of Trent. “On the Sacraments.”  Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity: Apostolicam Actuositatem. November 18, 1965. St Cyril of Jerusalem, Catechetical Lecture 3. Fulton Sheen. These are the Sacraments.Confirmation | Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen | Catholic Podcast.

Explore the fundamental questions surrounding baptism and its significance in Catholicism. Discover how it differs across Christian denominations and learn about concepts like 'baptism of blood' and 'baptism of desire.' The conversation emphasizes the accessibility and transformative power of this sacrament, illustrating how it liberates individuals from sin and fosters community. Real-life examples reveal that baptism is meant for all who truly seek it, marking them as children of God.

Dive into the significance of sacraments and liturgy in the Catholic tradition. Discover what exactly constitutes a sacrament and why Mass involves repeating familiar phrases. Explore the deeper meaning behind worshiping in a church setting and how it connects to communal faith. This discussion highlights the balance between human rituals and the divine grace that shapes the sacramental experience.

Dive into profound topics that explore the meaning of death and the afterlife. Reflect on how earthly life prepares us for eternity and the significance of spiritual growth in determining one's eternal fate. Discover the Catholic view of purgatory as a necessary purification process before reaching heaven. Learn about the joy of a glorified existence as described by St. Paul, highlighting the importance of our choices and relationships with God. It's a thought-provoking journey into what lies beyond!

Exploring the structure and hierarchy of the Catholic Church, this podcast discusses the importance of authority and service, the flawed nature of the apostles, the significance of the laity, and various aspects of the church including sacraments, intercession from saints, and life everlasting.

In this podcast, they discuss the need for a Church to guide moral decisions, the role of love and structure in faith, striving for radical love, the importance of rules in defining right and wrong, and the significance of a visible Church with authority.

The Holy Spirit can feel like the most abstract and distant person of the Holy Trinity. How do we relate to Him? How can we know when He's speaking to us? In this episode we discuss who the Holy Spirit is, and what His role is in our lives and in the life of the Church. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Three, Article Eight of the Catechism (Points 683-747). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 683-747Galatians 2:20John 3:30 1 Corinthians 12Genesis 2:7Fulton Sheen, "The Holy Spirit" Bishop Barron, “Understanding the Holy Spirit” and “On The Holy Spirit” Jacques Philippe, In the School of the Holy Spirit. St Faustina Kowalska, Diary: Divine Mercy in my Soul. Catholic News Agency, “This is the prayer to the Holy Spirit that Pope Francis wants every Catholic to know”. St Augustine, On the Trinity, 15:18. St Augustine, “Homily 5 on the First Epistle of John.”St Cyprian of Carthage, The Unity of the Catholic Church.Songs that remind me of the Holy Spirit (don’t @ me for being lame):The Paper Kites (feat. Rosie Carney), "By My Side"Keren Ann, "Not Going Anywhere"The Velvet Underground, "I’m Sticking With You"

Why did Jesus *ascend* into heaven instead of just... disappearing? What's going to happen at the end of time? Do Catholics believe in the Antichrist? In this episode, we discuss Christ's Ascension into heaven and his Second Coming at the end of time. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, Articles Six and Seven of the Catechism (Points 659-682). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 668-682Peter Kreeft, Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchFulton Sheen, “Ascension.” YouTube.Ephesians 1:22The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Ascension"On the Second ComingParks and Recreation, Season 4, Episode 6. "End of the World".St John Henry Newman, ‘Waiting for Christ’, Parochial and Plain Sermons, 6 . The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 18:1-9, Chapter 20.The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 24On the Antichrist1 John 2 ThessaloniansBob Dylan, “Man of Peace”St. John Henry Newman, The Patristical Idea of Antichrist. Lumen Gentium, 48.3-4.

How can we be sure that the Resurrection really occurred? How was Jesus' Resurrection different to Lazarus'? Why do we say Christ 'descended into hell' in the Creed? In this episode, we discuss Christ's Resurrection, and what it means for us as Christians today. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Five of the Catechism. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 631-667On Christ's descent into hell:1 Peter 4:6.Luke 16:22-23On the Resurrection:1 Corinthians 15:20-27Peter Kreeft, “Evidence for the Resurrection.”The Catholic Encyclopedia, “Resurrection of Jesus Christ”. St. Thomas' Aquinas. Summa Theologiae. Part Three, Question 53.Bishop Barron’s videos on the Resurrection (there are so many and they’re all so good but these are my favs):Easter Homily 2020. What does the Resurrection Actually Mean? The Terror of the Grave and the Truth of the Resurrection. On the Resurrection of Jesus. On the Meaning of the Resurrection. On His glorified body and the promise of new life:Catholic Answers. “What Was Christ’s Resurrected Body Made Of?” Tolkein, J.R.R. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Book Three, Chapter V, “The White Rider”. Here's a cool YouTube clip of the Gandalf the White reveal from the movie. Watch from around 1:20. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Chapter Four.

Was the Crucifixion necessary, or could God have saved us another way? If Christ suffered for my sins, how come I still suffer? In this episode, we discuss Christ's death on the cross, and what it means for us as Christians. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 571-6301 Corinthians.G.K. Chesterton, The Ball and the Cross, Chapter 1.The Gospel of John, Chapters 20 and 21.The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 24.The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 26 and 27.The Gospel of Mark, Chapter 16.St Augustine, On The Trinity. Book 8, Chapter 10. Pope St John Paul II. Salvifici Doloris. Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov. Particularly the conversation between Alyosha and Father Zossima in Book II, Chapter 7. (Book V, Chapter 5, titled The Grand Inquisitor, also deals with the problem of suffering.) C.S. Lewis. The Problem of Pain and A Grief Observed.