2. The role of sacraments in Christian life Flashcards
What are sacraments?
Sacraments are celebrations. They mark stages in a Christians’ life.
What do sacraments show?
They mark occasions in life and are outward signs that an inward gift has been given by God
How many are there in the Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican traditions?
7
How many sacraments do some Protestant Churches have?
2
Why are Christians baptised?
To become members of the Church and remove their sins
When are most Christians baptised?
As babies
Why are Baptists and Pentecostals different?
Because they are baptised as adults
What do Catholics and Orthodox Christians believe about bread and wine in the eucharist?
They believe that it changes to the blood and body of Jesus. This is called transubstantiation.
What do Protestants believe about the eucharist?
They remember what Jesus and his disciples did at the Last Supper.
What do all Christians believe about the bread and the wine in the eucharist?
That it represents the blood and body of Christ and it unites them with Jesus and with each other.
