Catechism of The Council of Trent (in Less than a Year)

In this episode we commence our study of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. In addtion to reading the Catechism concerning why Orders is a sacrament we also take a look at Question 34 of the Supplement to the Summa Theologica concerning this same question. Additionally we note that certain changes were made with respect to the suppression of the minor orders in 1973 by Pope Paul VI in his Motu Proprio Quaedam Ministeria. (ST. III Supplement Q. 34 a.1)

In this episode we conclude the Catechism's treatment of the sacrament of Extreme Unction. We discuss the subject, the minister and the effects of this sacrament.

In this episode we commence our study of the Sacrament of Extreme Unction. We discuss why extreme unction is a sacrament, its unity as well as its matter and form. Additionally we read selections from two articles in the Supplement to the Summa Theologica. (ST Supplement Q. 29. a.1 and a. 2)

In this episode we finish our study of the sacrament of Penance. The Catechism following St. Thomas Aquinas sets forth three reasons why the works of satisfaction are suitably enumerated (i.e. almsdeeds, prayer and fasting) Additionally, the catechism discusses the duties of the minister of Penance.

In this episode we begin reading the Catechism with regard to the third integral part of the sacrament of Penance, namely Satisfaction. The Catechism distinguishes three kinds (or degrees) of satisfaction, the necessity of satisfaction, and six advantages of performing works of satisfaction.

In this episode we read and continue to discuss the Catechism's treatment about the second integral part of the sacrament of penance- "Confession." The Catechism sets forth the law of confession, and the qualities a good confession. We also read about the usual minister of the sacrament and the qualities of a good confessor.

In this episode we continue our discussion of the integral parts of the sacrament of penance discussing confession. We discuss the necessity of confession and how it is beneficial to the individual and society. Additionally we read some articles concerning this same matter from the Summa Theologica. (ST. IIIa. Supplement selections from Q. 6-Q.7)

In this episode we read the Catechism's treatment of the first integral part of Penance- contrition. The Catechism explains that contrition is a sorrow and detestation of sin. This detestation should be supreme, intense and universal. The Catechism also sets for the conditions required for contrition and its effects.

In this episode we continue discussing the sacrament of Penance. The matter of the sacrament consists in three actions of the penitent which are considered as "integral parts." We discuss briefly what is meant by "integral part." Additionally, we continue reading selections from the third part of the Summa concerning Penance. (ST. IIIa Q. 84 and Q. 90 a. 2

In this episode we discuss the words "I absolve thee" as the form of the sacrament of penance. In addition we discuss why some sacraments include the imposition of the hands of the minister (e.g. confirmation and Holy Orders) while other sacraments do not include this. (ST. Q. 84, a.3 and a. 4)