Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments
Links of Interest
UNIT I
Chapter 1
 Catechism of the Catholic Church: www.scborromeo.org/ccc.htm.
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Church Documents about Sacraments: www.Catholicpages.com/dir/sacraments.asp.
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Francis, Mark R., C.S.V. “Have Sacraments Changed?” Catholic Update
(Sept. 1997). www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0997.asp.
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Resources on Sacraments for Catholic Educators:
www.silk.net/RelEd/sacraments.htm.
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Sacraments: www.newadvent.org/cathen/13295a.htm.
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Seven sacraments:
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sacraments/default.asp.
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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.nccbuscc.org.
Chapter 2
 Catholic Time and Worship:
www.catholicculture.org/lit/overviews/liturgicalyear.cfm. (broken
link)
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Chronology of Christianity:
www.cwo.uk.com/~pentrack/catholic/chron.html. (broken link)
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Ecumenical Councils: http://catholicism.org/the-ecumenical-councilsof-the-catholic-church.html
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Jesus Christ: www.newadvent.org/cathen/08374c.htm.
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John Paul II, Pope. Redeemer of Man (encyclical). Vatican: 1979.
www.vatican.va/edocs/ENG0218/_INDEX.HTM.
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Liturgy, Church Year, and Prayer: www.churchyear.net.
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Marian Feast Days: www.wf-f.org/MarianFeast.html.
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Overberg, Kenneth R., S.J. “Finding the Heart of Jesus’ Life: Looking at
Jesus in the Gospels.” Catholic Update (Dec. 2003):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac1203.asp.
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Patron Saints Index: www.SQPN.com.
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Resources on Jesus for Catholic Educators:
www.silk.net/RelEd/christ.htm.
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Richstatter, Thomas. “Sacraments: It All Starts with Jesus.” Catholic
Update (Aug. 1993):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0893.asp.
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Shannon, William H. “How the Spirit Guides the Church: Two Views
in Matthew and John.” Catholic Update (June 2001):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0601.asp.
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Vatican website: www.vatican.va.
UNIT II
Chapter 3
 Baptism:
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sacraments/Baptism.asp.
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Baptism: www.newadvent.org/cathen/02258b.htm.
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Baptism: www.catholicdoors.com/courses/baptism.htm.
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Lohkamp, Nicholas, O.F.M. “Baptism: Our Lifelong Call.” Catholic
Update (July 2006):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0706.asp.
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Richstatter, Thomas, O.F.M. “Sacraments of Initiation: Sacraments of
Invitation.” Catholic Update (March 2001):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0301.asp.
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Resources on Baptism for Catholic Educators:
www.silk.net/RelEd/baptism.htm.
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Wegher, William F. “Godparents and Sponsors: What Is Expected of
Them Today?” Catholic Update (April 1997):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0497.asp.
Chapter 4
 Confirmation:
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sacraments/Confirmation.asp.
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Confirmation: www.newadvent.org/cathen/04215b.htm.
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Confirmation: www.catholicapologetics.org./ap060400.htm.
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Confirmation: www.catholic.com/library/Confirmation.asp.
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit: www.biblelife.co.uk/bible/gifts/index.php.
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Holy Spirit Scripture References:
www.catholicforum.com/churches/cathteach/relig_holyspirit.htm
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Luebering, Carol. “Confirmation: A Deepening of Our Christian
Identity.” Catholic Update (Oct. 1995):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac1095.asp.
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Resources on Confirmation for Catholic Educators:
www.silk.net/RelEd/confirmation.htm.
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Wegher, William F. “Godparents and Sponsors: What Is Expected of
Them Today?” Catholic Update (April 1997):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0497.asp.
Chapter 5
 Eucharist:
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sacraments/Eucharist.asp.
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Eucharist: www.newadvent.org/cathen/05572c.htm.
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Eucharist: www.catholic.com/library/Christ_in_the_Eucharist.asp.
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John Paul II, Pope. “Eucharist: Food for Mission.” Catholic Update (Oct.
2004): www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac1004.asp.
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Liturgical Texts: www.osb.org/liturgy.
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Mick, Lawrence E. “Changes in the Mass: The New General
Instruction.” Catholic Update (July 2003):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0703.asp.
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Mick, Lawrence, E. “Finding Jesus in the Eucharist: Four Ways He Is
Present.” Catholic Update. (July 2005):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0705.asp.
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“Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist: Basic
Questions and Answers”: www.usccb.org/dpp/realpresence.htm.
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Richstatter, Thomas, O.F.M. “Eucharist: Sign and Source of Christian
Unity.” Catholic Update (May 2000):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0500.asp.
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Rohr, Richard, O.F.M. “God’s Love Is Free: The Banquet Says It All.”
Catholic Update (April 2002):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0402.asp.
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Shannon, William H. “Communion of Saints: Key to the Eucharist.”
Catholic Update (May 2005):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0505.asp.
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Shannon, William H. “The Liturgy of the Eucharist.” Catholic Update
(May 2003). www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0503.asp.
UNIT III
Chapter 6
 Gula, Richard M. “Understanding Sin Today.” Catholic Update (Jan.
1997): www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0197.asp.
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Pope John Paul II, Veritas Splendor (The Splendor of Truth):
www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/encyclicals.
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Resources on Reconciliation/Penance for Catholic Educators:
www.silk.net/RelEd/reconciliation.htm.
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Richstatter, Thomas, O.F.M. “Forgiveness in Our Church Today: Key
to Healing.” Catholic Update (April 2003):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0403.asp.
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Richstatter, Thomas, O.F.M. “How to Celebrate the Sacrament of
Reconciliation Today.” Catholic Update (Aug. 2000):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0800.asp.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation:
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sacraments/Reconciliation.asp.
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Sacrament of Penance: www.newadvent.org/cathen/11618c.htm.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation:
www.catholicplanet.com/repent/links.htm.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation:
www.catholicism.about.com/cs/sacraments/a/071303.htm.
Chapter 7
 Anointing of the Sick:
www.catholic.com/library/Anointing_of_the_Sick.asp.
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Anointing of the Sick:
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sacraments/Anointing.asp.
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Anointing of the Sick:
www.papalencyclicals.net/Paul06/p6anoin.htm.
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Anointing of the Sick:
www.catholicherald.com/detail.html?sub_id=4063.
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Anointing of the Sick:
http://catholicism.about.com/cs/sacraments/a/anoinofsick04.htm.
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Anointing of the Sick:
http://aboutcatholics.com/worship/anointing_sick/.
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Diocese of San Diego. “Anointing of the Sick”:
www.catholic.com/library/Anointing_of_the_Sick.asp.
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Resources on Anointing of the Sick for Catholic Educators:
www.silk.net/RelEd/anointing.htm.
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Richstatter, Thomas O.F.M. “Anointing of the Sick: A Parish
Sacrament.” Catholic Update (Jan. 2006):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0196.asp.
UNIT IV
Chapter 8
 Holy Orders: www.newadvent.org/cathen/11279a.htm.
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Holy Orders:
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sacraments/HolyOrders.asp.
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Holy Orders:
www.deacons.net/Articles/Holy_Orders_Bishops_Priests_Deacons.ht
m.
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Resources on Holy Orders for Catholic Educators:
www.silk.net/RelEd/ordination.htm.
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Richstatter, Thomas. “Sacrament of Holy Orders: Priesthood in
Transition.” Catholic Update (July 1997):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0797.asp.
Chapter 9
 Catholic Charities USA: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
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Catholic Social Justice: www.osjspm.org.
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Champlin, Joseph M. “Ten Questions about Annulment.” Catholic
Update (Oct. 2002):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac1002.asp.
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The Permanence of Matrimony:
www.catholic.com/library/Permanence_of_Matrimony.asp.
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Marriage:
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sacraments/Marriage.asp.
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Marriage: www.newadvent.org/cathen/09707a.htm.
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Marriage: www.catholic-pages.com/marriage/sacrament.asp.
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Marriage:
www.catholicism.about.com/od/glossary/g/glmatrim05.htm.
(Categories, not Marriage)
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Resources on Marriage for Catholic Educators:
www.silk.net/RelEd/marriage.htm.
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Richstatter, Thomas, O.F.M.. “Sacrament of Marriage: Sign of Faithful
Love.” Catholic Update (May 1996):
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0596.asp.