Sacraments Flashcards
What is a Sacrament ?
Visual symbols which convey an invisible gift from God.
What are the seven sacraments?
Baptism, Marriage, Holy Communion, Holy Orders, Anointing the sick, Penance, Confirmation
What is Baptism?
Give an example of why it’s important for Christians.
Represents how we give ourselves to God. The water cleanses us and makes us start fresh. We are washed away from our past actions and brought into a new life where we live for God.
e.g Jesus came to his cousin, John, where his past of being jewish was cleansed of him.He did this to set an example for christians on how to live their life.
What denominations believe in Baptism?
Catholics and Protestants
What are the three views of Baptism?
Infant Baptism
Believer Baptism
Holy Communion
What is the spiritual importance of Marriage?
God is present at the marriage ceremony and witness promises made for him. Rings symbolise endless love and that God is active in their lives.
What denominations believe in Marriage?
Catholics and Protestants
What is the spiritual importance of Holy Communion (Eucharist)?
The eucharist joins christians together in their faith. The practice of eating bread and drinking wine to commemorate the body broken and blood spilled during Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.
What denomination does Mass refer to?
Roman Catholics
What is Transubstantiation and Consubstantiation?
Transubstantiation- The bread and wine are transformed into the actual body and blood of Jesus.
Consubstantiation- Accepts the real Presence of christ at eucharist, but the substance of the bread and wine remains unchanged.
What is the spiritual purpose of Holy Orders?
- Being ordained a Deacon
- Being ordained a Priest
- Being ordained a Bishop
What denomination believes in Holy Orders?
Catholics
What is the spiritual purpose of Reconciliation/Penance?
Seek absolution from their sins by asking for forgiveness and carrying out
penance. The priest, who is acting on behalf of God, will forgive the sins that have been confessed.
e.g prayers
What denomination believes in Reconciliation/Penance?
Catholics
What is absolution?
Priest provides ABSOLOUTION to the person so that their sins are forgiven. The person confessing their sin has to be remorseful and regret what they have done.
Relieve CATHOLICS of their guilt.
What is the spiritual importance of Anointing the Sick?
It is given to people who are in danger of becoming more sick from a serious illness and it is also given to those who are likely to die soon.
This sacrament is given by a priest. It is often given to a person in hospital but it may also be given in a person’s home.
What denomination believes in Anointing the sick?
Catholics
What are the effects Anointing the sick?
1)Spiritual comfort
2)Forgiveness of sins
3)Strength and courage to accept illness
4)Relief from anxiety
What is the spiritual importance of Confirmation?
Confirmation is a sign that a person has reached maturity and is now able to take responsibility for their own faith. It also strengthens and deepens the connection to the Church that is established at baptism.
What are the four steps of confirmation?
1)Presentation of the candidate
2)Renewal of baptismal vows
3)Laying on of hands
4)Anointing with chrism
What denominations believes in Confirmation?
Catholics
