The Eucharist is the source and summit of our life in Christ. In this sacrament, Jesus Christ is truly present: body and blood, soul and divinity. The Eucharist communicates the life of grace and incorporates us into Christ’s body. But, how is this possible? How is Jesus truly present? And how can we receive Him worthily and well at Mass? We’ll explore these questions and more in this intensive course on the Eucharist.

A person gifted with grace and free will may choose to live for God or reject Him through sinful acts, the consequence of which can diminish charity or even remove habitual grace altogether. What then is one to do? In the sacrament of Penance — also known as Reconciliation, or Confession — the Christian is restored to the life of divine grace and strengthened in the virtue of penance. But, how does this sacrament work? Why do we confess to a priest? Is your confession really a secret? Why do you have to do a penance? What's the difference between mortal and venial sin? And what's the truth about indulgences and the Catholic Church? We’ll answer these questions and more in this course on the sacrament of Penance.

The sacrament of Confirmation is commonly associated with human maturation and adulthood. It's not surprising that this sacrament is sometimes referred to as the “sacrament of Christian maturity” (CCC 1308). Through Confirmation, which is one of the sacraments of Christian initiation, Christ brings about our full initiation into his body, the Church, and equips us to witness to the world. But, what exactly happens during the liturgical rite of Confirmation, and why are those being confirmed anointed with chrism? What is sacramental character? How does the Holy Spirit change us in this sacrament, and what graces do we receive? How do we live out the Beatitudes with the Gift of the Holy Spirit? And, why isn't Confirmation just a graduation? You'll learn about the answers to these questions and more in this course on the sacrament of Confirmation.

As we approach the end of our life, we can become more weak or fall seriously ill. Physical wounds can lead to spiritual weakness and temptations. So, Christ and His Catholic Church give the sick a special kind of attention. The sacrament of anointing of the sick incorporates the infirmed person into the life of Jesus, who suffered for us and confers healing grace for weaknesses caused by sin. But, what exactly is anointing of the sick? What happens in the sacrament? When should I call a priest? What graces are conferred in anointing? You'll learn the answers to these questions and more in this course on the sacrament of the anointing of the sick.

The matrimonial covenant is a partnership between spouses. Through the free exchange of vows, husband and wife promise to love, honor, and be true to one another for the rest of their lives. In this course, you will learn about the unitive and procreative ends of marriage, the mutual subordination of spouses, and the indissolubility of this sacred bond.

Christ instituted seven sacraments, three of which confer a sacramental character and can never be repeated. One of these three, the sacrament of Holy Orders, is broken into three ranks: the diaconate, the priesthood, and the episcopacy. In this course, you will learn the differences between these three ranks. In addition, you will learn about the old and new testament foundations for the priesthood, apostolic succession, and about papal infallibility.