Sacraments

Question 1

What is a sacrament

Answer 1

The word sacrament was used to describe the 7 specific rites seen as central to Christian life. Still acknowledged by Catholic Church. Protestants only recognise baptism and the Eucharist. Quakers and Salvation Army don’t recognise any

Question 2

Baptism

Answer 2

Initiates people into the Christian church. Catholics believe it washes away sin. Some only allow adult baptism rather than infant

Question 3

Confirmation

Answer 3

Takes place in churches that practice infant baptism when a person reaches an age when they have to commit to church, remaking the promised their parent made once on their behalf

Question 4

Eucharist

Answer 4

Within worship such as mass worshippers share bread and wine in remembrance of Jesus’ death

Question 5

Holy orders

Answer 5

The way people join the priesthood of the church. Joining priest is called being ordained

Question 6

Marriage

Answer 6

The sacrament of marriage shows the spiritual union of the couple and god,

Question 7

Penance

Answer 7

Confess their sons to a priest and repent them. The priest will free them from their sins and ask them to carry out an act to show sorry e.g. Fasting or prayer

Question 8

Anointing of the sick

Answer 8

Performed when a catholic is ill or dying. Carried out by a priest who will apply to anoint the sick person