Chapters 11&12 Flashcards
What are the three sacraments that can be received only once?
Baptism, confirmation, and holy orders
Why are baptism confirmation and holy orders only received
Because they imprint an indelible character, seal and mark on the soul
What is a sacrament?
An efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and trusted by the church.
What does efficacious mean?
To produce an effect.
Why are the sacraments efficacious and who instituted them?
They are efficacious because Christ is working through the sacraments to give us his grace
What are the three categories of sacraments?
Sacraments of initiation, sacraments of healing, and sacraments at the service of communion.
Name the seven sacraments
Baptism, reconciliation (penance or confession), confirmation, Eucharist, anointing of sick, marriage, holy order/coordination
What are the proper dispositions for receiving the sacraments?
We desire to receive the grace of the sacrament and we are not in a state of mortal sin.
What is meant by the “matter, form, and minister” of the sacraments
Matter is the physical sign of a particular sacrament. Form is the necessary, ritual words. And the minister is the person who administers or celebrates the sacrament.
How are the sacraments necessary for Christian life?
The sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist are how you enter Christian life
What is sanctifying grace and actual grace?
Sanctifying grace is received in the sacraments. Actual grace strengthens us at particular moments in our lives when we are tempted to do wrong
What is the one source of Sacramento Grace?
The love and passion of Christ
Who is the actual minister of each sacrament?
The person who administers and celebrates each sacrament
What are the sacraments of preparation for?
All of the other sacraments
What is baptism?
Baptism is the gateway to spiritual life