The Magisterium

Rev. Msgr. Charles Schluter (FOREM credit: 6 hours in Theology) Starting with a brief history and overview of Church hierarchy and tradition, we will discuss the role of the Magisterium.
Preparatory Homework
Read or at least skim and familiarize yourself with the following:

* Paragraphs 748-975 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. (This is the section titled "I Believe in the Holy Catholic Church."
*Christus Dominus (Christ the Lord).
* Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: Lumen Gentium

Class Notes
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Audio Recordings
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Spiritual Formation Homework

Pursuing an Ever Deeper Spiritual Transformation:

Hopefully you have settled into a routine with the "spriitaul homework" from past sessions: Morning Offering; Reading and meditating upon Scripture 20 minutes at least 3 times a week; Examination of Conscience at the close of the day.  You should also have a working "personal ideal" and a familiarity with the process of theological reflection for use in understanding and addressing significant issues in your life.  Continue to strengthen your use of these life-transforming tools during Lent. Additionally, during the remainder of Lent, take up the practice (if you do not already) of praying a Rosary at least three times per week (daily if you can!)

Follow-Up to Today's Class:

Write a one-page essay responding to a friend who might say, "A bunch of celibate old men have no business telling me what I can or can't do in the bedroom. The Catholic Church needs to get with the times and change its stance on contraception."

In Preparatin for Next Month's Class:

Read section one of Part Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraphs 1699-051; about 70 pages) relating to the moral law.