Here's what we covered during the RCIA session on Saturday, February 2.
A) DIVINE REVELATION / SACRED SCRIPTURE AND SACRED TRADITIONReading: Dei Verbum (Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation - Vatican II)
B) THE SEASON OF LENTFor journal: What is something good that I can forego as fasting? What is something extra that I can do as almsgiving? What will my commitment of prayer be for the season of Lent?
Click here for a summary of the Lenten obligations for Catholics.
In addition, the following handouts will be soon made available as supplementary material: Tertullian (from
The Teachings of the Church Fathers); St. Justin Martyr (from
Four Witnesses: The Church in Her Own Words)
Audio: The audio podcasts for this topic may be found
here. During the Feb 2 class, we listened to
some of this audio, but note that the audio posted on the website includes material we did not have a chance to listen to / discuss. Please take the opportunity to listen to
this additional audio material when you have time.
In addition, you may be interested in the discussion of scripture and, in particular, Matthew's gospel that is posted
here.