Sacraments and Liturgy Flashcards
sacramentum comes from
sacramentum = mysterion
god’s hidden plan to fulfill all things in christ; a sign or symbol
sacrament
anything that visibly, tangibly makes present or prolongs a saving action of god; anything that gives skin to god
sacrament
the early christian church gathered to celebrate the ___________, in the sacrament of the holy eucharist
pascal mystery
is the official divine worship of the church
liturgy
liturgy comes from the greek word _________ meaning ________
leiturgia, public work, service, achievement by and for the people
in christian tradition, liturgy means ____________
the people of god participate in the work of god
3 basic elements of sacraments
matter, form, minister
prescribed materials; the action which signifies the effect produced
proper matter
prescribed words and gestures
correct words or form
prescribed minister; person who confers the sacrament
designated minister
3 categories of sacraments
initiation, healing, service (mission or vocation)
sacraments of initiation
baptism, confirmation, holy eucharist
brings new life in christ; we are god’s beloved children
baptism
strengthens our new life with the gifts of the holy spirit
confirmation
nourishes us with the body and blood of christ in order to become bread for others
eucharist
sacraments of healing
reconcilation, anointing of the sick
our new life in christ can be weakened by suffering, illness, death, or effects of sin
sacraments of healing
our relationship with god and the community is healed
reconciliation
our body and soul is healed; god is present in our suffering
anointing of the sick
sacraments of service
matrimony, holy orders
these sacraments are directed towards the salvation of others, not toward those receiving the sacraments. we become servants of love
sacraments of service
man and woman are united with each other as a sign of the unity between jesus and his church
matrimony
men are ordained as priests, deacons, or bishops to serve as spiritual leaders of their communities and remind us of our baptismal call to help others
holy orders
liturgy comes from the combination of 2 greek words:
ergos meaning work,
leiton, an adjective of leos-laos which means people