Formed in Christ: Do This in Remembrance

Do This in Remembrance: An Introduction to the Sacraments

By Jacob W. Wood, Ph.D. · Edited by Emily Stimpson Chapman · Published by TAN Books

Overview

Do This in Remembrance provides an examination of the sacramental nature of the Church and makes clear Christ’s presence and activity in the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) and the sacraments at the service of Communion (Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders). It provides the scriptural basis and historic development of the sacraments, sheds light on how they are celebrated, and presents the effects they have in the life of the believer.

Grounded in Scripture and informed by the Church’s Tradition, this text traces the biblical foundations and historical development of each sacrament, explains how they are celebrated, and details the grace they impart in the believer’s life. Written with pastoral clarity, it helps students recognize the sacraments as personal encounters with Christ that transform and sanctify.

Features

• Examines the identity, purpose, and effects of all sacraments
• Focuses on both sacraments of initiation and sacraments at the service of Communion
• Provides historical and scriptural grounding for sacramental theology
• Includes a comprehensive workbook for student assessment and reinforcement
• Pastoral video series with a review video for each unit

About the Authors

Jacob W. Wood, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He holds a Master of Theology (Hons.) from the University of St. Andrews and a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from The Catholic University of America. He is the author of Speaking the Love of God: An Introduction to the Sacraments and To Stir a Restless Heart: Thomas Aquinas and Henri de Lubac on Nature, Grace, and the Desire for God (Thomistic Ressourcement Series).

Emily Stimpson Chapman is a Catholic wife, mother, and bestselling author whose works include Letters to Myself from the End of the World; Hope to Die (with Scott Hahn); The Catholic Table; The American Catholic Almanac; These Beautiful Bones; and The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years. Her writing has appeared widely in Catholic publications and has received recognition from both the Catholic Press Association and the Associated Church Press.

Intended Audience

Ideal for high school and adult students of Catholic theology, catechists, and educators seeking a thorough understanding of the sacraments. Also suitable for parish study groups and lifelong learners desiring a faithful, Scripture-based approach to sacramental theology.