Purposefully Catholic

Purposefully Catholic is a collaborative initiative between Pope St. Pius X and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Churches in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Each episode we discuss and reflect upon some aspect of Catholic teaching to draw us closer to the life and love Jesus offers us through His Catholic Church.

April: Lesson 13, "Catholic Social Teaching"

Fr. Len concludes the 2022-2023 series with the topic, "Catholic Social Teaching" and how to teach this important aspect of the Faith to your younger children.

04-11
16:59

March: Lesson 12, "The Fifth Through Eighth Beatitudes"

Fr. Len continues the series with the topic, "The First Through the Forth Beatitudes" and how to bring these teachings to your younger children.

03-13
23:52

March: Lesson 11, "The First Through the Forth Beatitudes"

Fr. Len continues the series with the topic, "The First Through the Forth Beatitudes" and how to bring these teachings to your younger children.

03-03
31:50

March: Lesson 10, "The New Commandment & the Works of Mercy"

Fr. Len is joined continues the series with the topic, "The New Commandments & the Works of Mercy" and how to bring these teachings to your younger children.

02-27
22:05

February: Lesson 9, "The 7th through 10th Commandments"

Fr. Len is joined by special guests as they discuss the topics of the 7th through 10th Commandments and and how to bring these teachings to your younger children.

02-18
39:03

February: Lesson 8, "The Fifth and Sixth Commandments"

Fr. Len continues the Purposefully Catholic Religious Education series by tackling the difficult topics of the 5th and 6th Commandments.

02-18
18:04

January: Lesson 7, "The Fourth Commandment and the Domestic Church"

Fr. Len is joined by special guest Teresa Sanchez, as they discuss the topic of The Fourth Commandment and its relationship with the domestic Church (the family).

01-23
20:20

January: Lesson 6, "The Great Commandments & The First Three Commandments"

Fr. Len is joined by special guests Nancy Kasner & Peyton Davis, as they discuss the topic of The Great Commandments, particularly the first three, and how they relate to our relationship with God.

01-06
35:08

December: Lesson 5, "The Cardinal and Theological Virtues"

Fr. Len is joined by special guest Tim Simunds, as they discuss the supernatural, theological virtues of faith, hope and love, and the human, cardinal virtues of prudence, temperance, fortitude and justice.  Since grace builds on nature, a strong foundation of well-formed human virtues (habits) will allow each of us, including our children, to more fully receive and respond to the supernatural gifts of faith, hope and love. 

12-13
54:16

November: Lesson 4, "We Must Avoid Sin and Grow in Holiness"

Fr. Len is joined by a special guest as they discuss the topic of sin, and how to avoid it, so we can live in proper relationship with God and neighbor.

11-18
34:50

November: Lesson 3, "Conscience: God's Law In Our Hearts"

Sue Styren joins Fr. Len to discuss the importance of forming the conscience of our children, so they can live fulfilling lives ordered to the love of God and neighbor. 

11-11
40:49

October: Lesson 2, "Our Choice Between Life and Death"

Stephanie Shafer joins Fr. Len to discuss the two most fundamental consequences behind every decision we make. In this episode, Fr. Len explains how our choices throughout life either lead us closer to God or further away from Him.

10-28
42:22

October: Lesson 1, "Heaven: Our Final Destination"

Fr. Len is joined by special guest, Mary Stewart as they discuss our life-long journey towards heaven. In this episode, Fr. Len emphasizes the importance of practicing for life in heaven by living faithfully in the Kingdom of God here and now.

10-21
35:36

September: Role of Parents in Education

Fr. Len begins the new year by stressing the responsibility parents have in being true witnesses of the faith to their kids and the life-long impact it has on them. He also discusses the role of a faithful community in helping children maintain the practice of their faith into adulthood.

10-07
14:59

April: Lesson 13: Holy Matrimony

Fr. Len and Fr. John discuss the importance of the sacrament of matrimony, and how God uses it to transform us into the saints He has created us to be.

04-18
41:45

April: Lesson 12: Holy Orders

Fr. Len and Fr. John look to scripture and the Old Testament for the biblical roots of the Priesthood. They discuss the important role priests play in the Church today as God works through them to offer His salvation to the world.

04-03
41:41

March: Lesson 11: The Triduum

Fr. Len and Fr. John take us through the holiest days of the year and describe how this great liturgical celebration can be looked at as a wedding ceremony between God and His people.

03-20
28:09

Special Episode: Preparing for Lent

In this special episode of Purposefully Catholic Fr. Len and Fr. John discuss the liturgical season of Lent and how we have a great opportunity ahead of us to grow in conversion to Christ.

02-27
36:59

February: Lessons 8, 9, 10 (Part 2): Anointing of the Sick

Fr. Len and Fr. John explain how the Church gives meaning to suffering in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

02-20
28:57

February: Lessons 8, 9, 10 (Part 1): Penance and Reconciliation

Fr. Len and Fr. John look to scripture for the biblical roots of Reconciliation. They discuss how Jesus commissioned the apostles and their successors to pass on His healing and forgiveness through this great sacrament of the Church.

02-06
50:22

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