Season 3
Fr. Charles P. Connor's popular Grab Your Catechism series continues into Season 3, with 10 full episodes on the moral life of the Church - what the moral life consists of; the reality of sin and the mercy of God; grace and justification according to the moral law; and the Church as our Mother and Teacher. This EWTN Home Video series is designed for individual, family, group study and RCIA classes. Fr. Connor's teachings are, quite simply, the best our Catholic faith has to offer. 4 discs / 5 hrs. (CC)
01. What is the Moral Life?
Fr. Charles looks at the nature of the moral life in Christ and the call to develop virtue through grace so as to attain eternal beatitude.
02. What are the sources of morality?
Fr. Charles explains the moral goodness or evil of human acts depends on the object, circumstances and the end (goal or intention) of each act, as well as the role the passions play in our decisions.
03. The nature of moral conscience
Conscience may be formed in accordance with moral principles imposed by God as a voice, calling man to do what is good and avoid what is evil.
04. The nature of virtue
Fr. Charles talks about moral and theological virtues. He explains that the Holy Spirit is actively at work in human beings, causing gifts to be formed as permanent dispositions, and to love one another so as to abide in God forever.
05. The mercy of god and the reality of sin
Fr. Charles Connor answers why the Catechism recognizes sin as an offense against both God and reason.
06. The community dimension of our vocation
Passages in the Catechism reveal how loving our neighbors brings us closer to loving God. Hosted by Fr. Charles Connor.
07. Social Justice
Passages from the Catechism show how all social justice issues stem from the need to respect human dignity throughout all stages of life.
08. The Moral Law
Fr. Charles Connor offers a look at how the Catechism defines and applies moral law to its teachings.
09. Grace and Justification
The Catechism and the role the Holy Spirit plays in humanity's salvation.
10. The Church as Mother and Teacher
Catechism passages that reveal the teaching authority of the Church.