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