Sacraments Of Healing And Service Test Flashcards
A “turning back” to god and away from sin. Not only feeling sorry but also experiencing a radical change of mind toward sin, or deciding to forsake sin
Repentance
An offense against god
Sin
To remove oneself from communion with the church
Excommunication
A grave infraction of the law of god that destroys the divine life in the soul of the sinner, constituting a turn away from god (the most serious sins, e.g. Murder)
Mortal sin
Sin which does not destroy the divine life in the soul, as does mortal sin, though it diminishes and wounds it (smaller sins, e.g. White lies)
Venial sin
The practice in the Catholic Church of private confession of sins to a priest and the receiving of absolution
Reconciliation
The sacrament which is administered to the dying, to those who are gravely ill, to the elderly in need of strength, or to those who are about to undergo a serious operation, for the recovery of their health and for spiritual strength
Anointing of the sick
The sacrament of service by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole life and which is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring
Marriage
The sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate (bishop), presbyterate (priest), and diaconate (deacon)
Holy orders
What are the sacraments of healing?
Anointing of the sick; reconciliation
What was a common punishment for sin in the Old Testament?
Exile
What does the physical punishment of exile represent in the spiritual life of the sinner?
Excommunication
What was Jesus’s mission?
To forgive sins
What does the parable of the prodigal son teach us about God’s forgiveness?
That he’s waiting for us; excited
What did it mean for Jesus to give the Apostle’s his authority?
That they can do what Jesus can
What are the three criteria for a mortal sin?
Grave matter; full knowledge; full consent of the will
When did sickness enter the world?
With sin
What did Jesus often say to people that he healed?
Your sins are forgiven
The healing experienced in Anointing of the Sick should be an outward sign of what?
Inward healing
Naaman was curd of leprosy. What else did he gain?
Faith
After Jesus healed the leper, what did he ask the leper to do? Why?
He told him to go to the temple and pray; to show inward and outward healing
Why is oil used in the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?
Symbolism; has healing properties
What are the sacraments of service?
Holy order; marriage
Who are the ministers of the marriage?
The couple
