SILENCE and PRAYER
Priesthood Discernment Day Next Thursday (March 1st) Any Senior male, who has thought about being a priest Catholic Student Center on USA campus Lunch with Archbishop Rodi Get in touch with Fr. Dan ASAP
Lent We are at war! Our Enemies The World The Flesh The Devil My Lenten program must attack each of these
Prayer Fasting Almsgiving Humility The Devil Mortification The Flesh The World Detachment
Prayer How does it conquer the Devil? It teaches me to be humble I depend on God Left to myself I can do only evil Resolution Daily Mass Confession each Wednesday Daily recitation of the Rosary
Baptism - Effects Objectives Define catechumenate Differentiate catechumenate for adults vs infant baptism Be able to list major effects of Baptism Explain why Baptism cannot be repeated
Catechumenate This means instruction in the faith. Formation which leads to conversion It is the process by which we learn about what we believe and how to worship This process is the responsibility of all of The People of God
Catechumenate Infants Adults Post baptismal Catholic schools Done before reception of the sacrament RCIA Early Church this was three years Today about 10 months
Effects of Baptism Removes Original Sin All actual sins forgiven Sanctifying grace infused Theological virtues: Faith, Hope, Charity (Love) All actual sins forgiven If any have been committed- adult Punishment for sin is remitted No time in purgatory New creation-new birth Adopted children of God Temple of the Holy Spirit Member of the Body of Christ Member of the Church
Effects of Baptism cont. An indelible mark or character is left Cannot be repeated Mark is always present even if they fall away from the Church and God Effects of Original sin still remain Sickness Physical death Temptation Concupiscence