Sacraments

Marcellino D'Ambrosio did his Ph.D. studies in historical theology at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. His doctoral dissertation, written under the guidance of renowned Jesuit theologian Avery Dulles, focused on one of the theological lights of the Second Vatican Council, Henri Cardinal de Lubac, and his attempt to recover the way of interpreting Scripture practiced by the Fathers of the Church. A specialist in the hermeneutics of Scripture and Tradition, he has served as assistant professor of theology at the Institute of Religious and Pastoral Studies of the University of Dallas, teaching courses in historical, fundamental, and sacramental theology as well as in evangelization, ecumenism, liturgy, and Vatican II. His scholarly work has been published in the international journal Communio and in Abingdon's Dictionary of Biblical Interpretation. Marcellino brings to his teaching a wealth of pastoral experience in evangelization, ecumenism, liturgy, Hispanic ministry, and adult education. An experienced teacher on secondary, college, and graduate levels, he is also an accomplished musician noted for his creative use of music and media in evangelization, teen outreach, and Hispanic ministry. He has appeared numerous times as a performer and guest on the Eternal Word Television Network.

Course Number 033
12 lectures.

  1. The Sacramental Economy
  2. Sacraments and Sacramentals
  3. Baptism
  4. Infant Baptism and Confirmation
  5. Introduction to the Eucharist
  6. Eucharist as Sacrifice, Presence, & Meal
  7. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
  8. Anointing of the Sick (CCC 1499-1532)
  9. Introduction to Holy Orders
  10. Historical Development and Dogmatic Teaching
  11. Introduction to Holy Matrimony
  12. Theology of Matrimony in the Western Theological Tradition
  13. St. Thomas Aquinas on the Eucharist



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