In To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year podcast, we are reading To Be a Christian in a year. Each day we will read one catechism question and answer as well as the scripture readings and conclude with a relevant collect from the Book of Common Prayer.
In this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 3: Belonging to Christ found on page 65 of To Be a Christian.
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Today is day 153 and we are studying The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
153. What grace does God give in the anointing of the sick?
God gives healing, strength, and peace, either for recovery …
Today is day 152 and we are studying The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
152. What is the anointing of the sick?
Through prayer and anointing with oil, the minister invokes God’s blessing upon …
Today is day 151 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.
151. What is necessary to receive the grace of absolution?
Repentance, in which I intend to resist further sin, accept responsibili…
Today is day 150 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.
150. What grace does God give to you in absolution?
In absolution, God conveys his pardon through the Cross, removes and cancels my…
Today is day 149 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution.
149. What is absolution?
In absolution, a priest, acting under God’s authority, pronounces God’s forgiveness in response to repenta…
Today is day 148 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.
148. What grace does God give in marriage?
In Christian marriage, God unites husband and wife and blesses their common life, that the…
Today is day 147 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.
147. What is signified in marriage?
The union of husband and wife in one flesh signifies the communion between Christ, the heavenly b…
Today is day 146 and we are studying The Sacrament of Marriage.
146. What is Christian marriage?
Christian marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman, uniting t…
Today is day 145 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.
144. What is the work of deacons?
Serving Christ under their bishops, deacons care for those in need, assist in public worship, and…
Today is day 144 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.
144. What is the work of priests?
Serving Christ with their bishops, priests (or presbyters) nurture God’s people through the minis…
Today is day 143 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.
143. What is the work of bishops?
Bishops represent and serve Christ and the Church as chief pastors, catechists, and missionaries …
Today is day 142 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.
142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church?
The three orders are bishops, priests, and deacons, which we ha…
Today is day 141 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.
141. What grace does God give in ordination?
In ordination, God conveys the gift of the Holy Spirit for the office and work of the …
Today is day 140 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.
140. What is ordination?
Ordination is the laying on of the bishop’s hands with prayer, which confirms the gifts and calling of the c…
Today is day 139 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.
139. What is the work of all Christians?
All Christians are to bear witness to Christ in their lives; to care for the poor, stran…
Today is day 138 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.
138. What grace does God give you in confirmation?
In confirmation, I am further empowered and gifted by the Holy Spirit for dail…
Today is day 137 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.
137. What is confirmation?
Confirmation is the laying on of the bishop’s hands with prayer for strengthening by the Holy Spirit, …
Today is day 136 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.
136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion?
I should continue to grow in holiness, avoiding sin, showing lo…
Today is day 135 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.
135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion?
I am to examine myself: Do I truly repent of my sins and …