Sacraments

Question 1

What are sacraments?

Answer 1

Sacraments are important practices which help Christians worship God. Some Christians feel that they receive God’s grace through these and that the sacraments are powerful in themselves, while others see sacraments as symbolic.

Particularly important church ceremony or rite
Ceremony which imparts spiritual grace
Visible sign of an inward grace

Question 2

Roman Catholic and Anglican churches - Eucharist

Answer 2

ordained clergy bless the bread and wine and distribute it; often the congregation come to the altar. The Eucharist will be part of a liturgy. The bread is thin wafers, and the wine is usually in one chalice. A blessing will be given for those who do not receive bread and wine.

Question 3

Why do Christians believe in transubstantiation?

Answer 3

Because they take Jesus’ words literally - that he is giving his body and blood to eat.

Question 4

What do Christians (such as anglicans) believe about the bread and wine at the Eucharist?

Answer 4

They contain the real presence of Jesus - that he is spiritually in them.

Question 5

What do Protestants believe about the bread and wine at the Eucharist?

Answer 5

They see it as symbolic

Question 6

The Catholic Church - Eucharist

Answer 6

believes in transubstantiation: that the bread and wine somehow become the body and blood of Jesus for Christians to receive. Catholics must have a special First Communion Service before receiving the Eucharist.

Question 7

The baptists church - Eucharist

Answer 7

everyone is given bread and wine in their seats

and then they consum them at the same time to show unity in Jesus.

Question 8

Different denominations thoughts on sacraments

Answer 8

• most Christian denominations observe baptism and the Eucharist as sacraments. E.g, the Anglican and Methodist churches.
• some observe more: UO to seven. E.g. the Catholic and orthodox churches
• quakers and the Salvation Army do not observe sacraments.

Question 9

Seven sacraments

Answer 9

Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Orders Anointing of the Sick, reconciliation, Matrimony

Question 10

The Eucharist

Answer 10

Also known as Mass, Holy Communion and the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist is eating bread and drinking wine. This follows Jesus’ command at the Last Supper, to remember him in this way and to remember that his body (bread) and blood (wine) were sacrificed for the forgiveness of sins. It is important in reminding Christians what God has done for them.

Question 11

Baptism

Answer 11

Baptism is being anointed with or immersed in water to symbolise committing one’s life to God. It is an important step for many Christians in their journey of faith. Jesus commanded his disciples to baptise followers and was baptised himself before beginning his ministry.

Question 12

Methodist church - baptism

Answer 12

Baptise infants or adults

Question 13

Baptist church - baptism

Answer 13

Only baptise adults and older children (known as believer’s baptism). Christians must make promises to commit their life to God and are fully immersed in water. This is a personal commitment of someone’s life to serving Jesus.

Question 14

Anglican Church - baptism

Answer 14

practise infant baptism, also known as christening. A young child is anointed with water from a font, and the parents and godparents make promises to raise the child in the Christian faith. This is done to welcome children into the Church family.

Question 15

Orthodox Church - Eucharist

Answer 15

the bread and wine are mixed together and given on a spoon. Only Orthodox Christians can receive the Eucharist in Orthodox churches.

Question 16

Quote

Answer 16

For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

Question 17

Why might someone wan to be baptised

Answer 17

To begin a new life with Christ
To ensure salvation
To be cleansed from sin