Sacraments In The Catholic Church Flashcards
(28 cards)
What baptism celebrates
Welcome and rebirth
Baptism type
Initiation
The meaning of baptism
Being born into new life of the community of Jesus
The symbolism of baptism
Membership in the church
Confirmation type
Initiation
What confirmation celebrates
Growth in the spirit
Meaning of confirmation
Strengthening of new life
Symbolism of confirmation
Completes baptismal grace
Eucharist type
Initiation
What the Eucharist celebrates
Jesus’ saving death and risen presence in our midst
Meaning of the Eucharist
Remembering Jesus’ death and experiencing his real presence
Symbolism of the Eucharist
Deeper relationship with Christ
Reconciliation type
Healing
What reconciliation celebrates
Forgiveness
Meaning of reconciliation
Repairing broken relationship with god and others and the church
Symbolism of reconciliation
Liberation from sin
Anointing of the sick type
Healing
What anointing of the sick celebrates
Gods healing love
Meaning of anointing of the sick
Living the fullness of life in Christ even in sickness and in death
Symbolism of anointing of the sick
Strength peace courage to endure
Marriage type
Vocation
What marriage celebrates
Covenant of love
Meaning of marriage
Forming a bond of union like that of Christ and the church
Symbolism of marriage
Permanent of union of a man mad a women
