Sacraments

Question 1

What is a sacrament?

Answer 1

A sign of God’s presence in our lives

Question 2

What is liturgical worship?

Answer 2

Liturgical worship is a structured type of worship where worshippers follow a set format

Question 3

Define transubstantiation

Answer 3

The belief that during mass the bread and wine turn into Jesus’ body and blood.

Question 4

Name a SOWA:

Answer 4

“The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of a christian life”
or
“Sacraments of sacraments”

Question 5

What is the sacrament of baptism?

Answer 5

Baptism symbolises welcoming into God’s family.

Question 6

The effect/God’s presence/Grace: (for baptism)

Answer 6

the original sin is washed away as a sign of God’s loving forgiveness.

Question 7

What is the sacrament of Reconciliation?

Answer 7

When christians say they are sorry for the bad things they have done by confessing their sins.

Question 8

What is the effect/God’s presence/Grace: (reconciliation)

Answer 8

Jesus’ presence is felt through the offer of mercy and forgiveness we receive during this sacrament.

Question 9

What is the sacrament of the eucharist/holy communion ?

Answer 9

Bread and wine turns into the body and food of christ.

Bread is the basic food of life and is a symbol of unity. The wine represents how christ was crushed

Question 10

The effect/God’s presence/ Grace: (the eucharist/ holy communion)

Answer 10

Jesus’ sacrificial death and his presence becomes real. The priest repeats the words Jesus said on the last supper.

Question 11

What is the sacrament of Confirmation?

Answer 11

The sacrament of confirmation is is similar to baptism but the person makes a promise and the person makes the promise themselves this time.

Question 12

The effect?God’s presence/Grace: (confirmation)

Answer 12

God is present through the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit - these will help us to be good christians in our day to day lives

Question 13

What is the sacrament of marriage?

Answer 13

The couple are “joined together’. Their relationship is blessed by God. rings are then exchanged as a sign of faithfulness

Question 14

The effect/God’s presence/Grace: (marriage)

Answer 14

God grace strengthens them to cope with the challenge of married life.

Question 15

What is the sacrament of of Holy Orders?

Answer 15

When a man becomes a priest

Question 16

The effect/God’s presence/Grace: (holy orders)

Answer 16

God’s Grace gives them strength to deal with the responsibilities to be the presence of christ in the community and a leader

Question 17

What is the sacrament of the sick?

Answer 17

This is given to people who are elderly or very sick. the priest’s hands are laid on the sick person calling down the Holy Spirit and hands and forehead are anointed as a sign of healing and strength

Question 18

The effect/God’s presence/Grace: (anointing of the sick)

Answer 18

God’s presence (Jesus’ healing power) is there to comfort and strengthen the sick as they suffer and maybe prepare for death

Question 19

what are different views?

Answer 19

protestant only believe in baptism and the eucharist

Orthodox christians have at least 7 sacraments and believe grace is received through them.