Chapter 1 Flashcards
Mystery
The sacred authors of the New Testament used the Greek term
‘mysterion’, which is the root for ‘mystery’, to describe ‘God moments’, those times when we are aware of God’s presence in our lives.
From which Latin words does the Church get the terminology ‘mystery’ and ‘sacrament’?
Latin scholars have translated mystērion as both mysterium and sacramentum. It is from this terminology that the Church gets the language of ‘mystery’ and ‘sacrament’.
Describe a ‘sacramental view’ of reality.
A ‘sacramental view’ of reality sees God present and active in his creation.
What is the truth, captured by the Church, in the ‘principle of sacramentality’?
This principle reflects the mystery that God’s constant and continuous presence with us is a fact of reality—this is how the world is.
God and creation are inseparable. Nothing can
separate us from the love of God.
What is meant by the faith term ‘economy of salvation’, or ‘sacramental economy’?
The economy of salvation refers to God’s activity in creating, governing and saving the world in the Person and work of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Son of God. This divine activity is now being
accomplished through his Body, the Church.
Jesus Christ
‘Emmanuel’ or ‘God with us’ / living, ever-present sacrament of God
the forgiveness of sins and restoration of friendship with God, which can be done by God alone.
Salvation
Sacraments
The Sacraments are the heart and center of the Liturgy of the Church. Christ is present with his Church
in the Sacraments.
How are Sacraments ‘efficacious signs of grace’?
This means that we always encounter Christ and his saving work and presence in the sacraments.
Grace
Grace is the free and undeserved gift of God’s love to us.
Define the faith word ‘Sacrament’.
An efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us by the work of the Holy Spirit (CCC, nos. 1131, 774).
By using the divine name ‘I AM’, what did Jesus reveal about his identity?
By using the divine name Jesus revealed that he was God; he was God present and at work in the world.
Sanctifying Grace
A habitual gift of God’s own divine life which is first received in Baptism. We experience this form of grace as our daily and
lived friendship with God. (Grace you get on a daily)
first received in Baptism; we experience this as our daily and lived friendship with God.
Actual Grace
God’s interventions in our lives. Actual graces strengthen
our intellect and will. They guide us to know and choose the best way to live as children of God and disciples of Jesus. (making a decision)
Actual graces strengthen our intellect and will. They guide us to know and choose the best ways to be and to live as children of God and disciples of Jesus.
Sacramental Grace
Gifts of the Holy Spirit received in the Sacraments
to help us live out our Christian vocation.
Charisms and special graces for one’s state in life:
These graces are given for the common good of building up the Church.
‘Ex opere operato’
means ‘from the power of the work itself’. This phrase points to the truth that God is always present and always at work in the Sacraments.
‘Ex opere operantis’
Means ‘from the power of the person taking part in the work’.
The graces offered in the Sacraments need to be freely accepted and then lived. The effectiveness of the Sacraments for our lives is directly linked to our readiness and attitude when we receive them.
How does grace empower and free us?
Grace empowers us to know God truly and to love and serve God freely. Grace does not restrict our freedom but, rather, enhances it.
What is the meaning of the Latin word sanctificare?
The descriptor ‘sanctifying’ comes from the Latin sanctificare, meaning ‘to make holy’.
Salvare
The root of the word ‘salvation’ comes from the Greek sozo,
meaning ‘to save or make safe’ and ‘to heal or restore health’.
What is the Hebrew translation for the name ‘Jesus’?
‘Jesus’ is a Hebrew name meaning ‘God saves’.
sacrament of Salvation
The ‘Sacrament of Salvation’ is a name for the Church; the Church is the sign and instrument of Salvation in the world. The fullness of the means of Salvation is found in the Catholic Church.
What does anointing with sacred Chrism signify?
Our anointing with sacred Chrism signifies that we are ‘ambassadors’ of Christ the Savior.
