Magisterial Lectures

Of Carabaos and Communion: Understanding Sacraments

Dr. Ray Aguas offers several thought-provoking situations to explain what religious sacraments are, how they work, and why we do them.

Raymond B Aguas, PhD

Ray has been in Ateneo practically his whole life (from Prep until Master’s). After getting his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the University of Notre Dame (where he was privileged to work as Gustavo Gutierrez’s research assistant), he came back to Ateneo to resume his teaching.

He has taught extensively in the Theology Department’s graduate program, Formation Institute for Religion Educators (FIRE), training Religion teachers, as well as in the Loyola School of Theology. However, his passion lies strongest in teaching undergrads.

His research interests lie mainly in Liberation Theology, Religious Education, and the interaction of Faith and Politics.

Dr. Ray Aguas offers several thought-provoking situations to explain what religious sacraments are, how they work, and why we do them.

His research interests lie mainly in Liberation Theology, Religious Education, and the interaction of Faith and Politics.

The Magisterial Lecture series is a collection of selected talks from Ateneo classes, delivered by some of the University’s most respected faculty members. They are produced and shared for the benefit of learners everywhere.

Magisterial Lectures is an Areté Production done in partnership with The Department of Communication, Loyola Schools and the Eugenio Lopez Jr. Center for Multimedia Communication.