Session 1 Pt 1: Towards a catholic epistemology

This session introduces the concept of a Catholic Epistemology, which challenges Protestants to trust the Church as a source of Truth. While Confirmation is found in Scripture, it is not stated explicitly, requiring reliance on the Church’s historical and theological authority—just as Christians accept the Trinity and the canon of Scripture through Church tradition.

The session critiques Sola Scriptura, suggesting that Prima Scriptura—the supremacy rather than exclusivity of Scripture—is a more accurate framework. When Scripture is unclear, the early Church’s teachings provide reliable guidance. Jesus promised that the Spirit would lead the Church into all Truth (John 16:12-15), making the Church a "pillar and buttress of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15).

The discussion highlights how Church consensus is recognized through the ecumenical councils and the first five centuries of Christian unity. This historical and theological trust in the Church confirms the legitimacy of Confirmation as a sacrament, even if it is not explicitly commanded in Scripture. Thus, embracing a Catholic Epistemology means accepting that God speaks through His Church, ensuring the faithful transmission of Truth.