Ch 3 The church celebrates seven sacraments

Question 1

sacrament

Answer 1

an effective sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God’s life; they are special signs of God’s love

Question 2

sanctifying grace

Answer 2

the gift of sharing in God’s life that we receive in the sacraments

Question 3

What are the seven sacraments?

Answer 3

Sacraments of Christian Initiation:

1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
3. Eucharist

Sacraments of Healing:

1. Penance and Reconciliation
2. Anointing of the sick

Sacraments at the Service of Communion

1. Holy Orders
2. Matrimony

Question 4

What are examples of signs of God’s love?

Answer 4

1. beauty of creation
2. newborn babies
3. people caring for one another
4. Jesus Christ - the greatest sign of God’s love because he is the Son of God.

Question 5

Christian initiation

Answer 5

the process of becoming a member of the Church

Question 6

Sacrament of Baptism

Answer 6

We are united to Christ and become part of the Body of Christ and the People of God. We become children of god and member of the Church. We are freed from Original sin and all of our personal sins are forgiven.

Question 7

Sacrament of Confirmation

Answer 7

We are sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. It continues what Baptism has begun. It strengthens us to live as Christ’s followers.

Question 8

Eucharist

Answer 8

Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist is connected to our baptism. Each time we receive Holy Communion, our bonds as the Body of Christ are made stronger.

Question 9

common vocation

Answer 9

call to holiness and evangelization to:

1. proclaims the Good News of Christ to all people by what we say and do
2. share and give witness to our faith
3. grow in holiness

Question 10

holiness

Answer 10

is sharing God’s goodness and responding to his love by the way we live. Holiness comes through grace.

Question 11

How do we grow in holiness?

Answer 11

We have to respond to the grace we receive in the sacraments. The Holy Spirit helps us do this. We follow Jessus’ example and his commandment to love others.

Question 12

How did Jesus show that God has power over sickness and sin?

Answer 12

Through Jesus’ own suffering, Death and Resurrection.

Question 13

How do we celebrate Jesus’ healing power?

Answer 13

1. through the Sacraments of Penance and Recondiliation and

2. Anointing of the Sick

Question 14

Penance and Reconciliation

Answer 14

Members of the Church are reconciled with God and with the Church. Those who are truly sorry confess their sins and are forgiven. Their relationship with God and the entire Church is made whole again.

Question 15

Anointing of the Sick

Answer 15

A sacrament offered to those who are very sick and for those who are near death. Those who receive this sacrament are given the grace to respond to their illness with hope. It can heal them by calming their doubts and fears.

Question 16

Sacrament of Holy Orders

Answer 16

God’s call for men to serve as ordained ministers in the Church.

1. Bishops are the successors of the Apostles. They are the leaders and official teachers of the Church. They do this through their prayers, preaching, and the celebration of the sacraments. They help the followers grow in holiness.
2. Priests are coworkers with the bishops. They are called to preach the Good News, celebrate the sacraments with us and for us, and guide the members of the Church.
3. Deacons assist the bishops in works of service for the whole church. They baptize, witness marriages, preside at funerals, proclaim the Good News, and preach.

Question 17

Sacrament of Matrimony

Answer 17

A man and woman pledge to love each other as God loves them. They promise to remain faithful and true to each other. The married couple promise to live lives of service to each other and to their children. It enables them to share their faith with their family and to servce the Church and the community.

Question 18

Vocation

Answer 18

a calling to a way of life.

Question 19

Holy Orders and Matrimony are Sacraments of the Service of Communion. True or False?

Answer 19

True. They are strengthened to serve God and the Church through a particular vocation.

Question 20

The Sacraments of Penance and Anointing the Sick are two ways that the Church celebrates Jesus’ healing power? True or False?

Answer 20

true

Question 21

The Sacraments of Christian Initiation are Baptism, Eucharist, and Matrimony. True or False?

Answer 21

False.

Question 22

Why are the sacraments the most important celebrations of the Church?

Answer 22

The church has seven celebrations that are special signs of God’s love and presence. Jesus began the sacraments so that his saving work would continue for all time.

The sacraments join Catholics all over the world with Jesus and with one another. They unite us as the Body of Christ.

Question 23

How can we grow in holiness?

Answer 23

Our holiness come through grace. We have to respond to the grace we receive in the sacraments. The Holy Spirit helps us to do this. We become aware of God working in our lives and follow Jesus’ example and his commandment to love others.