CVE Flashcards
The Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism, Confirmation, and The Holy Eucharist
This is the first sacrament which welcomes us into the catholic church and takes away original sin. It brings us new life in Christ through water and the spirit.
Baptism
In this sacrament, we take the body of Christ and it gives us the grace that we need to deny ourselves and to live for Christ, to live for our life.
It holds more significance compared to the other sacraments because we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Holy Eucharist
It endures with special strength of the Holy Spirit. It fulfills baptismal grace.
We become full-pledged Catholics.
Confirmation
This sacrament frees us from sinful patterns of behavior. It heals our sins and repairs our relationships.
This is where we ask for God’s forgiveness and everlasting mercy.
Heals and saves the baptized person from the grasp of sin.
Reconciliation/Confession
A sacrament in which a priest anoints with oil and prays for a person dying, in danger of death, or otherwise critically ill, infirm, or disturbed.
Helps us face illnesses with courage and faith.
Through this sacrament people receive forgiveness for their sins and comfort in their suffering; they are restored in spirit. Sometimes even experience the return of their physical health.
Anointing Of The Sick
A lasting commitment of a man and a woman to a lifelong partnership in their souls, established for the good of each other and the procreation of their children.
Marriage/Matrimony
Is the sacrament by which bishops, priests and deacons are ordained and receive the power and grace to perform their sacred duties.
Holy Orders
The Sacraments of Healing
Reconciliation, Anointing Of The Sick
The Sacraments of Service
Matrimony, Holy Orders
True or False?
In the sacraments, there is the Tripartite Structure. (According to ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA)
FALSE
ST. THOMAS OF AQUINAS
It mainly focuses on the ritual act of the sacrament. The form and the matter.
(Form: words and the intention by which the sacrament is effected
Matter: Tangible (Holdable) or material element)
SIGN ITSELF (SACRAMENTUM TANTUM)
Creates a stable relationship with God. Conferral of the sacramental character.
INITIAL EFFECT (RES ET SACRAMENTUM)
The bestowal of graces, virtues, and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
FINAL EFFECT (RES TANTUM)
These are sins that are relatively slight or that are committed without full reflection or consent. Meaning it weakens our relationship with him. Impatience, gossip and failure to pray are all examples of venial sins
VENIAL SINS
This is a more serious offense because it cuts off your relationship with God. Deliberately disobeying the will of God through malice or pride is considered a mortal sin. It is acted with full consent.
MORTAL SINS
Sorrow for sins. This is the fear of offending God.
Contrition
Accurate recounting of sins to the priest for forgiveness. Jesus is the just judge.
Confession
Making up through penance.
Satisfaction
Imperfect contrition.
Attrition
There are three degrees in Holy Orders. Rank them from lowest to highest.
Deacon, Priest, and Bishops
They receive the fullness of the Holy orders. They ordain, or appoint ministers and priests, and are believed to be the successors to the original twelve apostles.
Bishops
Ordained into Jesus’ ministerial priesthood, but to a lesser degree.
They serve as co-workers with their Bishops, and receive from Christ the power to forgive sin and to offer the Mass.
Priests
Ordained by the bishop, but not to the priesthood. They may assist at the mass, preach, teach, witness and bless marriages, preside at funerals, baptize, and carry out works of charity.
They cannot hear confessions or offer the Mass.
Deacons
