Blue Collar Apologetics Session 1

Handout Material
The glory of God is man fully alive (St. Irenaeus, Lyons).
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1 Peter 3:15 (RSV2CE) 15 but in your hearts reverence Christ as
Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls
you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with
gentleness and reverence;
Note 3:15 make a defense: I.e., make a reasoned articulation of
the faith and be ready to disarm any attacks mounted against it.
Essential to the task is an attitude of calm self-composure, so that
the truth will always be honored and spoken in love (Eph 4:15).
The word defense (Gk. apologia) often refers to a legal case
presented before a judge and jury (Acts 25:16; 2 Tim 4:16). It is
the basis of the word apologetics, which involves explaining and
defending Christian truth (Acts 22:1). (The Ignatius Catholic Study
Bible: The New Testament. (2010). (p. 455). San Francisco:
Ignatius Press.)
Rules of Engagement
1. Pray to the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidancepray, pray,
pray.
2. You dont have to know everything
3. Do not be afraid Luke 5:10 (RSV2CE) 10 and so also were James
and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And
Jesus said to Simon, Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be
catching men.
4. View questions/attacks as opportunities
5. Dont get frustrated!

6. Never be afraid to say, I dont know. But then go find out.

4 Strategies
1. The ignorant Catholic, similar to rules of engagement #6
2. Be Aw-fensive and not Uh-fensive, not always on the defensive
3. Its the principle of the thing!
4. But thats my interpretation.
2 Essential Layers of Foundation
1. The Bible is a Catholic book!
2. Their truly is an answer for every intelligible question about our
Catholic faith it is your responsibility to go find it.
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