Santo Nino, Fall 2019
 
Faith Seeking Understanding: Sacramental Theology
 
Instructor: Dr. John Chitakure (jchitakure@macssa.org)
 
Course Description: 
 
This course deepens participants’ theological understanding of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. The main focus of class discussions will be the scriptural foundations and historical development, matter, form, ministers, theological meaning, and benefits of the sacraments. By the end of the program, participants will have an informed understanding of the scriptural and historical development of the Church’s sacramental teaching as presented in the relevant ecclesial documents and sacramental theologians. 
 
Required Book
1.  Haffner, Paul. The Sacramental Mystery, 3^rd Edition. Gracewing Publishers, 2007.
    20 copies are available for purchase on February 16, 2019 at Santo Nino Parish Hall
 
Recommended Text
2. U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Catechism of the Catholic Church. Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2003.
 
SCHEDULED CLASS TIMES:
 
February 16: Sacraments and Sacramentals in general (1–31), Baptism (33–74),
 
March 16: Confirmation (75–96) Holy Matrimony (261–292)
 
April 13: The Holy Eucharist (97–138), Penance (149–192)
 
May 11: Sacred Orders (217–260), Anointing of the Sick (193–216)
 
Summer Break
 
Class dates for Fall are:  October 26, November 2 and December 7, 2019
 
All are welcome!