Catholic Christianity - Sacrements Flashcards
Baptism:
What is it ?
The ceremony that welcomes a person into the family of God
Baptism:
What happens ?
- parent and godparents say vows.
- priest pours water over infant’s head in the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit ( Trinity )
- infant is anointed with oil of chrism
- infant receives white garment and candle lit from Paschal candle
Baptism:
Why is it important ?
- person becomes a son/ daughter of God and a member of the church
- person is freed from original sin, by sharing in the new life that comes from the Paschal Mystery
Baptism:
SWA?
‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them ‘
Matthew 28:19
Confirmation:
What is it?
Receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit to encourage a faithful life.
Confirmation:
What happens?
- candidates renew their baptismal promises
- they take a new name
- they are anointed with oil of Chrism: ‘be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit’
Confirmation:
Why is it important?
- it strengthens faith ready to become a mature, active Catholic
- candidates receive the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
Confirmation:
SWA?
‘ the Holy Spirit, whom the father will send in my name he will teach you all things ‘
John 14:26
Eucharist:
What is it?
- receiving the body and blood of Jesus Christ
Eucharist:
What happens ?
- bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Christ ( transubstantiation)
- received weekly or daily
Eucharist:
Why is it important?
- receiving the real presence of Christ in a physical way
- uniting the Catholic community through the Mass
Eucharist:
SWA?
‘ this is my body…. This is my blood’ ( Mark 14:22 - 24 )
Reconciliation:
What is it ?
The forgiveness of sins
Reconciliation:
What happens?
- contrition: genuine repentance for sins
- confession: admitting to sins
- absolution: forgiveness from God
- penance: act to show repentance
Reconciliation:
Why is it important?
- removes spiritual illness of sin
- restores relationship with God and community