sacraments Flashcards
what are the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist known as?
the sacraments of initiation
what does the sacraments of initiation mean?
that they are the ceremonies through which people can become full members of the Catholic Church
baptism
1. what is baptism the first in for catholics?
2. what happens at the service?
3. what does the priest say whilst this this happens?
4. what does the baby bring anointed with oil of catechumens provide?
5. what does the person become part of after being baptised?
6. what does baptism take away?
7. what is the sign as it gives a new birth in the holy spirit?
8. what are catholic families encouraged to do?
9. what do sometimes happen as adults?
- baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship.
- water is poured on a baby’s head
- ‘ibaptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
- provides strength to run away from temptation and chrism which shows the child is part of the Church.
- becomes part of the family of God.
- takes away original sin
- sign is the pouring of water
- to baptise their children soon after birth
- people are baptised later, even as adults.
confirmation
1. when is it done?
2. who is it usually given by?
3. what are the signs?
4. what does confirmation complete?
5. why is it the sacrament of maturity and coming of age?
6. what does it give the strength to?
- confirmation is done when they are older after being baptised as babies
- bishop
- Its signs are the laying-on of hands on a person’s head and anointing with oil. 4.
- the sacrament of baptism.
- it is the sacrament of re-birth to a new life
- follow Jesus and to become involved in the mission he left to the Church
eucharist
1. what did jesus took at the last supper?
2. what did he asked his followers to do?
3. what are the signs?
4. what do catholics believe the eucharist is?
5. why are they fed spiritually?
6. what do they believe in of jesus?
- took bread and wine
- to re-enact the meal when they come together.
- the bread and wine that Catholics receive at Mass - the body and blood of Christ
- is both a sacrifice and a meal.
- they receive his body and blood
- the real presence of Jesus, who died for humanity’s sins.
what does the sacrament of healing celebrate?
the healing power of Jesus as shown in the Gospels when Jesus forgave sins and healed the sick
penance (confession)
1. why does the person speak directly to a priest for?
2. why does the priest gives words of absolution?
3. what do they experience by expressing sorrow for their sins?
4. what has made whole again?
- confess their sins
- a person’s sins have been forgiven
- experience God’s forgiveness and healing
- Their relationship with God and their membership of the Church is made whole again
anointing the sick
1. what is the person anointed with?
2. what is it a symbol of?
3. what do they receive from the a priest?
4. what does it unite?
5. what does it bring to prepare those close to death to meet god?
6.
- anointed with oil of catechumens (a symbol of strength)
- receives the laying-on of hands
- unites a sick person’s suffering with that of Jesus and brings forgiveness of sins.
- It brings strength in illness, comfort from suffering
what does the sacraments of service help?
individuals to serve the community and bring about the salvation of others
matrimony
1. what does the couple to each other?
2. what are the signs of this sacrament?
3. what is a sign of a baptised man and women united together?
4. how is god present though the couple for?
- sacrament
- wedding rings and vows
- a sign of the unity between Jesus and his Church.
- God is present through the couple’s lifelong love and commitment to each other.
holy order
1. what are the signs of this sacrament?
2. what are men ordained as in holy orders?
3. what do priests serve as?
4. what are the ordained people the presence of?
- laying on of hands and anointing with oil by a bishop.
- priests, deacons, or bishops
- spiritual leaders of their communities
- Ordained people are the presence of God for their community.
what is the mass/eucharist?
the service where Catholics gather to recall the Last Supper
what does the mass/eucharist enacts the moment of?
when Jesus took bread and wine and asked his disciples to remember him when they did the same
what did jesus say in his last supper?
“This is my body, take eat and eat it. Do this in memory of me”
“This is my blood, the blood of the new covenant”.
what do catholics believe the eucharist was?
the new promise or agreement that God made with all people