Sacramental Theology
In this session, taught by Father Tait Schroeder, students will use
fundamental documents of the Church such as the Constitution on Sacred Liturgy and the
General Instruction on the Roman Missal. We will study liturgy, sacraments and the role of
sacramentals in Catholic theology. Attention will be given to the historical and scriptural
development of sacramental theology, how community prayer and ritual actualizes its experience of
God (Lex orandi, lex credendi) and sacraments as symbol within the Catholic community.
Preparatory Homework
To prepare for this session, students will be asked to read the following:
DLI participant Carrie Skinner offers the following suggestions for approaching the Summa:
1) Read the 'On the contrary'
2) Read the 'I answer that'
3) Read Objection 1, then Reply to Objection 1; Objection 2, Reply to Objection 2, etc.
Each reply addresses the corresponding objection.
Practicum in Spiritual Formation
This month (our only session of the Institute which takes place during Lent), we will pray
the Stations of the Cross. Please gather in the main chapel at 8:30.
Class Notes
Fr. Tait used these PowerPoint files for his presentation:
Audio Recordings
Due to the generosity of David Stiennon and the Madison Serra Club, audio recordings of this day's activities
are available here. If you would like to purchase a copy of this four-CD audio set for $20,
please call the OEC at 608-821-3160.
Opening, Sacramental Theology (1:14:52)
Q and A on Sacramental Theology (7:40)
Liturgy and the Sacraments (1:06:44)
After lunch opening (0:57)
Sacraments of Initiation (1:16:26)
Q and A on Sacraments of Initiation (15:58)
Sacraments of Healing and Vocation (50:44)
Spiritual Formation Homework
During Lent, pray the Stations of the Cross at least once each week.
