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Crash Course Catholicism

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  • A summary of the teachings of the Catholic Church, given to you in short, easy-to-digest episodes, uploaded fortnightly.
    © 2024 Crash Course Catholicism
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  • 70 - How Indulgences Work
    Mar 24 2024

    What's an indulgence? How do I obtain one? Is it true that the Catholic church sold indulgences in the past?

    In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on penance and contrition in the lead-up to Holy Week.

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    Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

    References and further reading/listening/viewing:

    • Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 1471-79.
    • Pope Paul VI, Indulgentiarum Doctrina
    • USCCB, "Indulgences and our Spiritual Life"
    • Catholic Encyclopedia, "Indulgences"
    • Catholic Answers,
      • "Myths about Indulgences"
      • "Understanding Indulgences in the Catholic Faith"
      • "How to Explain the Doctrine of Indulgences"
      • "What is Attachment to Sin?"
      • "Primer on Indulgences"
      • "What is the sin of Simony?"
    • Ascenscion Presents,
      • "Did the Church Ever Sell Indulgences?"
      • "Do Catholics Still Do Indulgences? (feat. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.)"
      • "Absolution and Indulgences: Two Distinct Gifts from God"
      • "Giving the Gift of the Plenary Indulgence"
    • The Catechism in a Year
      • "Day 202: How Confession Heals"
      • "Day 203: The Purpose of Indulgences"
    • The Catholic Weekly, "Q and A with Fr Flader: Conditions for indulgences"
    • Catholic News Agency, "How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2024"
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    24 mins
  • 69 - How to go to Confession (and make it a good one!)
    Mar 10 2024

    What should I say in the confessional? What happens if I forget one of my sins, or forget to say my penance? Can non-Catholics go to confession?

    This episode is a practical guide for going to confession.

    Support us on Patreon!
    Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

    References and further reading/listening/viewing:

    • The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 1480-1484
    • Rite of Penance
    • A Guide for Confession
    • Archdiocese of Washington, "A Guide to Confession"
    • St. Josemaria Institute, "A Short Guide for Confession"
    • Hallow, How to Go to Confession: The Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation
    • Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Rediscovering the Rite of Penance
    • USCCB, "Act of Contrition"
    • International Theological Commission, Penance and Reconciliation.
    • Fr Gregory Pine, "How To Have A Great Confession"
    • Fr Columba Jordan CFR, "How to Examine Your Conscience (& Know Your Main Fault)"
    • Fr Mike Schmitz,
      • "Making a Good Confession"
      • "Do I need to go to Confession?"
      • "Going to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time"
    • Ascension,
      • "Do this one thing before every Confession"
      • "A Guided Examination of Conscience"
    • Catholic Answers,
      • "What if I Forgot to Confess a Sin and Remembered it Later?"
      • "Confession for non-Catholics"
      • "Can non-Catholics go to Confession?"
    • Aleteia,
      • "I went to confession and forgot my penance. What should I do?"
      • "Can a non-Catholic go to confession to a priest?"
    • EWTN, "Confession for RCIA Candidate"





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    28 mins
  • 68 - Lent and Easter
    Feb 25 2024

    What are the origins of Lent? Do I have to give something up? Why is there no mass on Good Friday? How long does the Easter season last? (Hint: ages)

    In this episode, we discuss the Lenten and Easter Seasons.

    Support us on Patreon!
    Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

    References and further reading/listening/viewing:

    • Catholic Encyclopedia, 
      • "Lent"
      • "Easter"
      • "Altar of Repose"
      • "Abstinence"
    • St. Alphonsus Ligouri, "Stations of the Cross"
    • St. Faustina, "Stations of the Cross"
    • St. Josemaria, "The Way of the Cross"
    • Ascension, 
      • "Fr. Mike's Easter Special"
      • "How to Celebrate Easter Well"
      • "4 Reasons Catholics Must Give Alms This Lent"
    • Catholic Answers,
      • "What You Need to Know About Lent"
      • "Why is Christmas Day Fixed but Easter Moveable?"
      • "Does God See You?"
      • "When Does Lent Really End?"
      • "Do We Fast on Sundays in Lent?"
    • Hallow, 
      • "What to Give Up For Lent in 2024: Practical Fasting Ideas for Lent"
      • "Easter Vigil 2024: Guide to Catholic Easter Vigil Mass, Readings and More"
      • "Easter 2024: The Complete Guide to the Catholic Season of Easter"
    • Aleteia, 
      • "Can you stay one hour with me? The “Night Watch” of Holy Thursday"
      • "When should Catholics genuflect in a church?"



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    27 mins

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very useful for a convert

this is a really great podcast series. I wish we had used that in my RCIA classes. great content for converts or those just interested in learning what Catholics actually believe.
very accessible to just about anyone.

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