Sacraments (as part of ie3 finals) Flashcards
The first of the seven sacraments and the “door” which gives access to the other sacraments
Baptism
is the first and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our
justification
Baptism
constitute the “sacraments of initiation” by which a believer receives
the remission of original and personal sin, begins a new life in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and is incorporated into the
Church, the Body of Christ.
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
What does the rite of baptism consist?
Immersing the candidate in water, or pouring water on the head,
while pronouncing the invocation of the Most Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
What is the matter of baptism?
Water
What is the form of baptism?
“I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Who is minister in baptism?
Priest/Deacon
OT background of baptism
The Flood (Gen. 7); Crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 14)
NT background of baptism
The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River (Matthew 3)
One of the ensemble of the sacraments of initiation into the Church, together with Baptism and Eucharist
Confirmation
completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or “confirm” the baptized in union with Christ and equip them for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church
Confirmation
What is the matter of confirmation?
CHRISM MADE FROM OIL AND THE LAYING ON OF HANDS.
Form of confirmation?
“(Name)., be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”.
Minister of confirmation
Bishop
NT background of confirmation
The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)
OT background of confirmation
Anointing of David (1 Samuel)
The ritual, sacramental action of thanksgiving to God which constitutes the principal Christian liturgical
celebration of and communion in the paschal mystery of Christ
The holy eucharist
completes Christian initiation
Holy eucharist
is also traditionally
known as the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Holy eucharist
is at the heart of the Church’s life
Sunday celebration of the eucharist
Matter of the holy eucharist
WHEATEN BREAD AND WINE FROM THE GRAPE MIXED WITH A LITTLE WATER