Christianity Practices - Sacraments Flashcards
Altar
The table where the Eucharistic bread and wine are brought to and consecrated
Baptism
marks the beginning of an individual’s new life with God
Conversion
The process of bringing someone into the Christian Church from another or no religion
Eucharist
consume bread and wine as a symbol of the body
and blood of Jesus
Reserved sacrament
- Leftover consecrated bread and wine from the Eucharist ritual
Sacrament
An important Christian practice
- expresses one’s inner faith
Tabernacle
Tabernacle - A locked box where the reserved sacrament is stored after the Eucharist-
Transubstantiation
The belief that the bread and wine of the Eucharist mysteriously become the actual body and blood of Jesus during the ritual
Why do not all Christian denominations use sacraments
They believe that they are not all performed by Jesus in the bible so they are unnecessary
Baptism concept
-represents a person’s commitment to the Christian faith,
-forgives them of their sins
- fresh start seeking reconciliation with God through Jesus.
Jesus’ teaching on baptism
-Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist,
- commanded his disciples to baptise other followers in his name during the resurrection appearances.
- Jesus suggests those who have not been baptised cannot be saved,
Bible quote on baptism
Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ
for the forgiveness of your sins and vou will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Infant baptism
-baptising of a young child or baby,
=welcoming new-born members into the Church.
Infant baptism concept or method
- involves holding the child over a font of water.
-The priest pours water over the child’s head 3 times to represent the Father, the son and the How Spirit.
For and against arguments for infant baptism
Against- a young child cannot understand their induction into the Church.
For- essential to cleanse a child or original sin, and they can still choose a different religious life when older.