C4 Ignite your Catholic Faith

This year, Pope Benedict XVI retired, and Pope Francis stepped in as our next shepherd. However, what really IS the role of the pope? And, why should it even matter to us? In this latest C4: Ignite Your Catholic Faith, Bishop Don Hying discusses why we have a pope. Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church (880)

Catholicism and Judaism. Two faiths that are very different, yet very much alike. In this video, Bishop Don Hying explores this unique and deeply rooted relationship. Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church (574, 597).

Who's responsible for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ? Is it our priests at churches or nuns at schools? Maybe people should just find out on their own? Here, Bishop Don Hying shares an overview of what it means to share the faith. Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (905, 2044, 2225 & 2472).

Does having an actual Church serve a real purpose? Why is there a need for people to worship together in a dedicated place? Bishop Don Hying has an insightful perspective on the Church as a community.

When people die, what happens next? Many of us have heard that good people go to heaven and bad people go to hell. Is that it? What is purgatory, anyway? Bishop Don shares some great info with us about life's next chapter. Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1020).

For many of us, dealing with death is difficult. No matter the circumstances, it's often hard to say "goodbye" to those we love. In this episode, Bishop Don explains that for followers of Christ, death really isn't the end. Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1005, 1021).

If heaven is a real place, how do we get there? What does it take? Do we have to be "good" people -- completely free from sin? Bishop Don Hying listens to these questions and shares some heartfelt answers. Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1949).

As Catholics, we're often asked about the role that saints have in our lives. Is praying to them the same as worshiping them? What does it mean for them to "intervene" for us? In this latest C4: Ignite Your Catholic Faith, Bishop Don Hying explains the many ins and outs of being a saint ... and how we, too, can strive to be just like them! Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church (946)

From Hollywood to pulpits around the world, several people have big ideas on when and how the world will come to an end. Is that really going to happen? What happens in the meantime? Bishop Don has more the Last Judgment. Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1042).

The Catholic Church has many different traditions and rituals. Why? Bishop Don Hying shares more on the sacraments and why they're so important. Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1076).

Baptism. Is it really necessary to be a Christian? Isn't it really just another ceremony? In this video, Bishop Don Hying shares the importance of being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1213).

When people are baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, they become Christians, right? So, why do Catholics have confirmations? Bishop Don Hying shares some great information on this special sacrament. Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1285).