Sacrament (key beliefs) Flashcards
What are the importance of the sacraments?
While Jesus was on earth he was physically with his followers. When he left, he gave the Church to be his body and the Sacraments, so that his followers could continue to feel the presence of God. Through ordinary symbols (water, oil, bread etc.) Catholics can experience the forgiving, healing love Of God throughout their lives
What is the importance of baptism?
The person baptised becomes part of the family of God & the Body of Christ. The water reminds people that they have entered a new life in Christ. The new Catholic is cleansed of original sin and
is given the sanctifying grace of God. The oil is a symbol that the new Catholic is given strength from the Holy Spirit to live out their
vocation.
What is the Eucharist? (holy communion)
When Catholics come together at Mass they receive the Body & Blood of Christ which reminds them that through Jesus’ death they
are saved and can have a relationship with God
What is the sacrament of the sick?
A person is anointed with oil and asks for healing (either spiritually or physically). The person receives strength from the Holy Spirit. Their sins are forgiven to prepare them for heaven (if dying). The
Sacrament unites the sick person’s suffering with Jesus’ suffering.
What are Holy Orders?
When a Catholic becomes a nun, monk, priest, or bishop. He/ she promises to offer their whole life to serving God and others and to live without a partner, dedicating themselves 100% to their
congregation or community. The person is given strength from the Holy Spirit to live out their vocation.
What is the importance of the Eucharist?
It reminds Catholics of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Jesus told his followers to receive the Eucharist at the Last Supper when he said ‘Do this in memory of me’. It is the ‘source and summit of the
Christian life’ and the most important Sacrament (CCC).
What is confirmation?
In Confirmation a Catholics chooses to confirm the promises made on their behalf; that they want to
carry on living as a Christian. The laying on of hands and the oil of Chrism are symbols that the person is given strength from the Holy Spirit to live out their vocation. Confirmation makes a Catholic more firmly a child of God as they choose to belong to the Body of Christ. In Confirmation they are given the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
What is reconciliation?
Where a person repents and confesses their sins to God through a priest. The priest gives the person God’s forgiveness so that they are reconciled with God and able to start afresh, living the way God wants them to.
What is marriage?
A man and woman unite, with a priest as God’s witness. The couple promise to stay together till death. They are given strength from the Holy Spirit to live out their vocation (to keep their marriage
vows) and are reminded of God’s love for them and how their love should be a reflection of that love.
