Sacraments Flashcards
What is a sacrament?
An outward sign of inward grace, ordained by God, by which grace is given to the soul.
What do Catholics believe about the nature of reality?
The whole of creation shows the presence of God and God’s presence and love are realities all around us every day.
How do sacraments help Catholics?
They experience God’s nourishing, forgiving, healing, strengthening power, helping them build their relationship with God and become more like Jesus.
How many sacraments are there in the Catholic Church?
There are seven sacraments.
List the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
- Penance
- Anointing of the sick
- Holy orders
- Matrimony
What are the sacraments of initiation?
Sacraments that lay the foundation of every Christian life.
What is the significance of Baptism in Catholicism?
It is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship.
What happens during the service of baptism?
Water is poured on a baby’s head while the priest or deacon says, ‘I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.’
What does baptism signify for the person being baptized?
They become part of the family of God, original sin is taken away, and they receive new birth in the Holy Spirit.
What is encouraged for Catholic families regarding baptism?
To baptise their children soon after birth.
What is the typical age for receiving Confirmation in the Catholic Church?
When individuals are older, often after baptism as babies.
Who typically administers the sacrament of Confirmation?
The bishop.
What are the signs of Confirmation?
The laying-on of hands on a person’s head and anointing with oil.
What does Confirmation signify in relation to baptism?
It completes the sacrament of baptism.
What is the significance of Confirmation?
It signifies maturity and gives strength to follow Jesus.
What did Jesus do at the Last Supper that relates to the Eucharist?
He took bread and wine and asked his followers to re-enact the meal.
What are the signs of the Eucharist?
The bread and wine received at Mass.
What is the belief regarding the Eucharist in Catholicism?
It is both a sacrifice and a meal, representing the real presence of Jesus.
What are the sacraments of healing in Catholicism?
Penance (confession) and Anointing of the sick.
What are the signs of the sacrament of Penance?
The confession of sins and the priest’s words of absolution.
What do Catholics experience through the sacrament of Penance?
God’s forgiveness and healing.
What does the Anointing of the sick involve?
Anointing with oil and the laying-on of hands from a priest.
What is the significance of the Anointing of the sick?
It unites a sick person’s suffering with that of Jesus and brings strength.
What is the purpose of the sacraments at the service of Communion?
To help individuals serve the community and bring about the salvation of others.
What are the signs of the sacrament of Holy Orders?
The laying-on of hands and anointing with oil by a bishop.
What does Holy Orders entail?
Men are ordained as priests, deacons, or bishops.
What role do priests serve in their communities?
As spiritual leaders.
What is the role of ministers in their service?
They act in the place of Christ
This is one of the ways God’s presence is made known for their community.
Who gives the sacrament in Matrimony?
The couple gives the sacrament to each other
Their wedding rings and vows are the signs of this sacrament.
What does Matrimony signify?
The unity between Jesus and his Church
A baptized man and woman are united as a sign of this unity.
Why is the Mass important for Catholics?
It is the most regularly celebrated sacrament
Catholics gather to recall the Last Supper.
When is Mass celebrated?
Every day of the year except Good Friday and Easter Saturday
Catholics should attend Mass on Sunday and as often as they can.
What is said about Mass in relation to Christian life?
It is ‘the source and summit of the Christian life’
Being unified with God is the most important thing to Catholics.
What does Mass re-enact?
The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross
It is the highest form of prayer that a believer can make.
What does receiving the Eucharist in Communion provide?
Spiritual feeding from Christ’s body and blood
It makes individual Catholics part of the body of Jesus or the Church.
Where is Christ believed to be present during Mass?
In the consecrated bread and wine, the readings, the believers gathered, and in the person of the priest
Catholics believe that Christ works through the ministry of the priesthood.
What is meant by a sacrament?
A visible sign of an inward grace
It is an essential aspect of Catholic faith and practice.
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