C3.2 The role of sacraments in Christian Life

Question 1

which Christians believe in 7 sacraments?

Answer 1

Catholics and orthodox

Question 2

what are the 7 sacraments?

Answer 2

marriage
baptism
eucharist
reconciliation
confirmation
anointing of the sick
holy orders

Question 3

which 2 sacraments are essential for being a member of the Church?

Answer 3

baptism
confirmation

Question 4

who is the sacrament of anointing the sick essential for and when?

Question 4

who is the sacrament of anointing the sick essential for and when?

Answer 4

Catholics and orthodox when they are very ill

Question 5

is marriage an essential sacrament and why is it important?

Answer 5

no and because the sacrament makes god part of the marriage and gives grace

Question 6

give 5 reasons why sacraments are essential in the life of orthodox and catholic Christians

Answer 6

-receive grace and blessings from god
-make Christians stronger in their faith
-brings Christians closer to god
-mark the journey of faith that Christians go through in life
-outward visible sign of an inward, spiritual grace

Question 7

what 2 sacraments do most protestant Christians have?

Answer 7

baptism
holy communion

Question 8

why do most protestant only believe in 2 sacraments?

Answer 8

the 39 articles say that baptism and Eucharist are authorized by god

Question 9

which protestants have no sacraments at all?

Answer 9

Quakers and salvation army

Question 10

why is baptism important for Christians?

Answer 10

-mandatory for a person to receive salvation
-thru this a person become a member of the church
-publicly shows the person is a Christian
-washes away org sin and makes person pure
-catechism teaches that it is the basis of Christian life and the person cannot receive any other ones
-give the parents strength and help for raising their child as a Christians
-copies example of Jesus being baptised

Question 11

what type of baptism do Baptist Christian practise?

Answer 11

believers baptism

Question 12

what are the main features of a believers baptism?

Answer 12

-person is asked if they believe that Jesus is lord and that he died for our sins
-they say a few words abt how the got in2 Christianity
-minister lowers then completely while saying “I baptise you in the name of the [trinity]”
-sponsor hands them towel to dry themselves
-congratulated by the congregation and welcomed by the Church

Question 13

why is baptism important for Baptists?

Answer 13

-end of life outside of Church and a new one in Christ
-in baptism god’s presence and blessing comes upon them
-make a personal commitment of faith
-receive god’s spirt for service of the Church and in the world

Question 14

why is mass important for Catholics?

Answer 14

-due to transubstantiation Jesus is rlly present with them
-its a sacrament that is a weekly gift of God’s strength
-reminds and ensures Catholics that there is eternal life as mass is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus
-makes them join Jesus as they come into his real presence
-was commanded by Jesus so they are obeying him

Question 15

what is the meaning and importance of mass for Methodists?

Answer 15

-remembrance of the last supper and are symbols of the presence of Christ
-gives spiritual nourishment and fills ppl with god’s grace
-brings unity as they share one body of Christ and share the peace
-reminder of the Last Supper, resurrection ands crucifixion of Jesus

Question 16

explain 2 reasons why the 2 eucharists are important

Answer 16

1) Catholics - during mass the break and wine turn into Jesus’s body and blood. Can be seen in the bible when Jesus says “Do this in memory of me”. Helps Catholics feel like Jesus is present with them during the mass
2) Methodists - remember the Last Supper. This fills them with God’s grace and shows them his mercy