Eucharist Flashcards
What is sacramental theology
based on a belief in the sacramental nature of reality
why are all things capable of what
God created all things - all things are capable of communicating with the divine
what can grace and power do
grace and power of God can flow through human beings and through certain experiences
what does Paul teach
the death of Jesus redeemed the whole of creation as well as humans, both can be vessels of God’s grace
Colossians
1:20
and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
What is the sacramental nature of reality
everything was created by God
so everything has the possibility to relate in a divine way
especially humans being the pinnacle of his creation
sacramentum
latin
outward signs conveying inner truth
what are sacraments
signs of God’s grace and presence
vehicle for receiving God’s grace
offers a means of discerning God’s presence
what do sacraments do
focuses the mind of the worshipper on God and reminds us of the saving death of Christ and the salvation it brings
what does sacrament also refer to in Christian theology
certain ceremonies believed to be special vehicles for imparting God’s grace
instituted by Jesus himself
how many sacraments does the catholic and Orthodox Church have
7
what do some of the sacraments do
some mark key moments in a person’s life, when it is believed, God grants special gist that help Christians fulfil the commitments involved
what is grace
the undeserved love and favour of God
What are the three categories of the 7 sacraments (catholic and orthodox)
Christian initiation
healing
vocation
what are the 7 sacraments
baptism confirmation eucharist reconciliation/penance healing marriage holy orders
