To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

Today is day 129 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism. 129. Why is it appropriate to baptize infants? Because it is a sign of God’s promise that they are embraced in the covenant community of Christ’s Church. Those who in faith and repentance present infants to be baptized vow to raise them in the knowledge and fear of the Lord, with the expectation that they will one day profess full Christian faith as their own. (Deuteronomy 6:6–9; Proverbs 22:6; Mark 2:3–5; Acts 2:39; 16:25–34) We will conclude today with A Family Prayer for Children found on page 76 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 128 and we are studying The Sacrament of Baptism. 128. What is required of you when you come to be baptized? Two things are required: repentance, in which I turn away from sin; and faith, in which I turn to Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord and trust the promises that God makes to me in this sacrament. (Psalm 51:3–6, 13–17; Mark 1:14–15; Acts 2:37–38) We will conclude today with The Confession of Sins in Compline found on page 57 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Discover the profound implications of baptism as a journey from sin to righteousness. Explore how it unites believers with Christ's death and resurrection, marking a new birth. Reflect on poignant themes from Psalm 51, where cries for renewal resonate deeply. Hear about God’s promise in Ezekiel for a transformed heart and Jesus’ revelation of being born of water and spirit. Understand baptism as a gateway to membership in Christ’s body and the joy of divine adoption.

Dive into the significance of baptism with a focus on water as the outward sign. Explore how this sacrament links to God's covenant, as seen in Genesis, and its centrality in the Great Commission. Discover the spiritual parallels drawn by Peter between Noah's flood and baptism. The podcast also features a heartfelt baptismal prayer, reflecting on creation and Christ's own baptism. Each segment enriches our understanding of this essential Christian practice.

Discover the fascinating distinction between the sacraments of the Gospel and other rites in today’s discussion. Dive into their origins, rooted in the practices of the apostles and early Church. Learn how only baptism and the Lord's Supper were ordained by Christ, while confirmation, penance, orders, matrimony, and extreme unction serve different purposes. Conclude with a heartfelt prayer invoking God's grace and presence. It’s a thoughtful exploration of faith that invites reflection and understanding.

Explore the intriguing world of sacraments as five additional rites are discussed, including confirmation, ordination, marriage, absolution, and anointing of the sick. The significance of each sacrament is rooted in scripture, with connections to spiritual gifts, God’s covenant in marriage, and the authority to forgive sins. Each rite reflects the Church’s role and mission. The conversation culminates in a heartfelt prayer for guidance, inviting listeners to ponder the depth of these practices in their faith journey.

This discussion dives into the two sacraments ordained by Christ: Baptism and Holy Communion. It highlights their significance as 'sacraments of the Gospel' essential for salvation. Key biblical passages are explored, including the Great Commission and Jesus’ command to remember Him through the Supper. The talk also emphasizes the deep meaning behind eating His flesh and drinking His blood. Finally, a heartfelt prayer for bishops wraps up the enlightening conversation.

Explore the profound significance of receiving sacraments through faith, repentance, and thanksgiving. Discover how Jesus’ teachings on eternal life connect to our spiritual nourishment. Reflect on the importance of community, as illustrated in Acts 2, and the need for self-examination before partaking in the Lord's Supper. Dive into historical insights from the 1662 Catechism on worthy reception and spiritual engagement. Conclude with a prayer that strengthens your faith in Christ's resurrection.

Today is day 121 and we are studying The Sacraments. 121. What is a sacrament? A sacrament is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace. God gives us the sign as a means by which we receive that grace and as a tangible assurance that we do in fact receive it. (Genesis 17:1–21; John 6:53–58; Romans 2:25–29; 1 Corinthians 10:16; 1662 Catechism) We will conclude today with The Collect for The Second Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 120 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the eighteenth line: “And the Life Everlasting”. 120. How should you live in light of this promise of unending life? I should live in joyful expectation of the fullness of my transformation, soul and body, into the likeness of Christ. In the midst of suffering or in the face of hostility and persecution, I am sustained by the hope of a new heaven and earth, freed from Satan, evil, suffering, and death. (Psalm 21:1–7; John 14:1–7; Romans 13:11–14; 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:11; Philippians 3:7–21; 1 Peter 1:3–9; 5:6–11) We will conclude today with The Collect for The First Sunday of Advent found on page 598 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.