Liturgy and Sacraments - Our Rites as Catholics

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The revival continues! As a Protestant revert to Catholicism it was the Eucharist that “brought me home to Rome”. What did Jesus say about “his body and blood,” that caused the Church call it: “the source and summit” of our faith? Principle sources: Scripture, early Church fathers, and the Catechism. (Part 1)

Why can’t joining the Catholic Church be as simple as saying “I believe”? Becoming Catholic has an interesting history that expanded with the introduction of the RCIA in 1988. But the current practice of RCIA is being replaced with a new Order - the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. What is new and what is changing?

Parents and grandparents find it frustrating when their children and grandchildren don't consider a Church wedding important. How can you help young couples understand the value of a Church wedding? How can you help young couples understand the power of this sacramental gift?

The answer is Transubstantiation, first declared in 1215 A.D., but a stumbling block to many. What does it mean and how does it work? Is it possible that our faith can be confirmed by our Sciences? Journey through physics to metaphysics and to a profound understanding of how Christ’s real presence is accomplished. (Part 2)

Last year, Lisa discussed how Eucharist is foreshadowed in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. In this session, she continues the discussion on miracles of the Eucharist with what is occurring in these miracles. What kind of DNA is found in the blood samples of these miracles? Is the blood fresh or old? Are the blood types consistent? You will be astonished!

Why does our Catholic faith insist on believing that the Eucharist is the “real presence” of Christ and not a mere symbol? Other churches have “communion”. Why can’t we drop our dogma and go along to get along? Explore what Jesus intends for us by giving us his very being in the Eucharist. (Part 3)