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Crash Course Catholicism

Dr Caitlin West

A summary of the teachings of the Catholic Church, given to you in short, easy-to-digest episodes, uploaded fortnightly. . www.caitlinwest.com

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85 - Some Useful Terminology

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/11/11

What's the difference between doctrine and dogma? What's an ecumenical council and how is it different from a synod? What's an encyclical, or an apostolic exhortation, or a papal bull?In this episode, we cover terminology that often comes up in Catholic teaching:DoctrineDogmaEcumenical councilSynodApostolic ConstitutionEncyclicalApostolic ExhortationApostolic LetterMoto ProprioPapal BullVatican Holy SeeReferences and further reading/listening/viewing:Pope Francis, Dilexit NosFr Mike Schm...

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84 - How The Pope Works

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/10/28

Why does the Catholic church have a pope? What does the pope do? Is he always infallible? Who chooses the pope? What should we do about bad popes?In this episode, we look at how the papacy works. Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Matthew 16John 21Isaiah 22The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 880-887.Pope Benedi...

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83 - How Angels Work

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/10/13

What does the Catholic church teach about angels? How many angels are there? Can they read our minds or see the future? Can I give my guardian angel a name?In this episode we cover the church's teaching on the angels, and tell some stories of the relationship of the saints to their guardian angels.Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/view...

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82 - St. Paul and St. Mary Magdalene

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/09/29

Paul and Mary Magdalene were not part of the twelve apostles, but they WERE two incredibly important figures in the early Christian church. They were also both just completely awesome. In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of the apostles with the stories of Saints Paul and Mary Magdalene. Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listeni...

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30:34

81 - The Apostles (IV): Thomas, Bartholomew, Simon,...

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/09/15

Who were the apostles? What were their lives like? What do we know about them? In these episodes, we unpack the lives of the apostles (plus a couple of bonus extras). Today, we continue with Matthew and John.Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:John 1The letter of JudePope Benedict XVI: Addresses on the ApostlesThe ApostlesTh...

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80 - The Apostles (III): Matthew and John

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/09/01

Who were the apostles? What were their lives like? What do we know about them? In these episodes, we unpack the lives of the apostles (plus a couple of bonus extras). Today, we continue with Matthew and John.Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Gospel of JohnMatthew Chapter 9Mark Chapter 3Luke Chapter 5Pope Benedict XVI: ...

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79 - The Apostles (II): Andrew, Philip, James the...

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/08/18

Who were the apostles? What were their lives like? What do we know about them? In these episodes, we unpack the lives of the apostles (plus a couple of bonus extras). Today, we continue with four apostles: Andrew, Philip, and the two Jameses.Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:John Chapter 1John Chapter 6John Chapter 12Acts Chapt...

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78 - The Apostles (I): Simon Peter

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/08/04

Who were the apostles? What were their lives like? What do we know about them? In the next few episodes, we're going to unpack the lives of the apostles (plus a couple of bonus extras), beginning with this episode on Simon Peter. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Pope Benedict XVI's Addresses on the ApostlesPope Benedict XVI. The Apos...

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77 - The Mystery of Suffering

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/07/21

In this life, are we supposed to suffer or to be happy? Why does God allow us to suffer? Is suffering compatible with joy? In this episode, we explore the mystery of suffering. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Colossians 1:24John Chapter 16Galatians Chapter 22 Corinthians Chapter 4Psalms 3, 22, 77, and 88.Pope St. John Paul II, Salvi...

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76 - How Jesus' Humanity Works

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/07/07

Did Jesus always know that he was God, or did he acquire that knowledge at some point during his childhood or adolescence? Were there things that Jesus didn't know when he was on earth? Did he know what was going to happen in the future? Was Jesus ever tempted to sin, or to despair? In this episode, we discuss the incredible mystery of the hypostatic union: Jesus as fully God and fully human. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.in...

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75 - Eucharistic Miracles

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/06/16

Every. Single. Mass. Is a miracle. Eucharistic miracles remind us of that fact. In this episode, we discuss four amazing incidents, three of which occurred in the last thirty years. In each of these miracles, a communion host transformed into human tissue: specifically, into tissue taken from a living human heart that was in agony. Each of these miraculous hosts has been rigorously scientifically tested, often by scientists who had no idea where the samples they were testing had come from. Th...

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74 - Bl. Carlo Acutis

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/06/02

Pope Francis has just announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis is going to be the first millenial saint. Carlo Acutis was an ordinary teenager who died suddenly at the age of 15. He was known for his love of God, and in particular for his love for Jesus Christ, truly present in the Eucharist. Carlo loved soccer, animals, nutella, gaming, and coding. His exhibition on Eucharistic miracles is still touring the world, and his website is still available. Today, we discuss the life of Carlo Acutis, as ...

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73 - How Freedom Works

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/05/12

If the point of my faith is to set me free, why are there so many things I *have* to do as a Catholic? What should I do when I feel like I'm doing things because I have to and not because I want to? What's the difference between being free and doing whatever I want?In this episode, we discuss interior freedom. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/vi...

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72 - How Vocation Works

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/04/21

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71 - St. Gianna Beretta Molla: Wife, Mum, Doctor, Saint

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/04/07

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70 - How Indulgences Work

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2024/03/24

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69 - How to go to Confession (and make it a good one!)

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2024/03/10

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68 - Lent and Easter

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2024/02/25

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67 - Ecumenism and Apostolate

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2024/02/11

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66 - Unity and Diversity

Crash Course Catholicism ·

2024/01/28

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