04 Apologetics 101: The Sacraments, part 1

Fourth presentation in series at Saint Matthew Parish (Pittsburgh) on how to explain and defend the Catholic Faith (January 13, 2021). Topics discussed: reflection on the Crucifixion • two essential Catholics truths about grace (review) • questions for review • encountering Christ in the seven Sacraments • Catholicism - incarnational faith • Christ is at work in the Sacraments • necessity of Baptism for salvation (Mark 16:16) • "Born again" in Baptism (John 3:5) • Infant Baptism (vicarious faith) • Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist • Saint Paul's teaching on the Eucharist (1 Cor. 10 & 11) • Bread of Life Sermon (John 6) • Q&A