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Episode 91: Restored Order from a Theological Perspective

In this episode, we continue the conversation regarding the Restored Order in the Church from a theological perspective. Chris and John are joined by Nick Wagner, who is the co-founder of Team RCIA. Together, we walk through the history of the sacraments and discuss how they came to be in the order that they currently in most of the western Church.

Nick lays out an argument as to why restored order of the sacraments is the way to go and discuss practical steps that leaders in the CHurch can take whether they are a restored order parish or not.

You can find out more about Nick Wagner and his ministry by visiting www.TeamRCIA.com.

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Episode 74: Looking at the RCIA Through a Different Lens

In this episode, Chris and John are joined by Diana Macalintal, who is the co-founder of the Team RCIA. We talk about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and how the RCIA is more like a process versus a program. Diana also explores how what is currently happening in your parish outside of the RCIA is a vital and integral part of sacramental preparation.

You can find out more about Diana Macalintal at www.TeamRCIA.com. Check out her latest book, Your Parish is the Curriculum: RCIA in the Midst of Community.

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Episode 34: Re-imagining Baptism Preparation in the Parish

The baptism of a child is an opportunity to engage an entire family in the life of the parish. Having a baby is a major milestone and tremendous life-changing experience in which the Church can be intentional about partnering with parents in raising up their child in the life of faith.

But are we blowing the opportunity?

In this second episode in a series on sacramental preparation, John and Chris explore effective strategies for preparing parents to take on this new role as the spiritual leader of their children.

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Episode 33: Are We Sacramentalized but not Evangelized?

Episode 33: Are We Sacramentalized but not Evangelized?

Sherry Weddell, in her great book Forming Intentional Disciples, suggests that we have raised Catholics who are “sacramentalized, but not evangelized.” Wow! Powerful statement!

In this episode, Chris and John begin the first episode of a series looking at sacramental preparation programs and how we can evangelize as well as sacramentalize. At the center of this conversation is this idea that Weddell shares:

“If our pastoral practice is to be life changing, then we must be acutely aware that the reception of a valid sacrament and the fruitful reception of sacramental grace are two different but related issues. Validity means that the sacrament was truly bestowed and the intended grace made truly present to the person receiving the sacrament. But validity does not guarantee that the grace made available has been actively received and is bearing fruit in that person’s life.” –pg. 99

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