sacraments of initiation Flashcards
focus of confirmation
receiving the gifts of the holy spirit to encourage a faithful life
features of confirmation:
they renew their baptism vows
- the bishop anoints the confirmand with oil (sign that they are receiving God’s grace)
- the confirmand has a new name (of a saint)
the confirmand
receives God’s grace
show that they are ready to be fully initiated into the faith
receive the gifts of the holy spirit; this will help the confirmand grow in faith
symbolism of confirmation
reciting baptismal promises is a symbol of completion of baptism
oil with the words are sealed with the gift of the HS
importance of confirmation
it makes the person a full member of the Church
gives the strength of the Spirit to live the Christian life
that it strengthens our relationship with God
the grace of God is received through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
features of the eucharist:
the bread and wine is blessed by the Holy Spirit
the eucharist prayer of thanksgiving is said
the bread and wine is eaten
importance of the eucharist:
unites us as the ‘body of Christ’
it brings us closer to God & shows we accept him
is a reminder of Gods love as he sent his only son to bring us salvation
is the ‘sacrament of sacraments
-this means we are truly receiving Jesus’ body and blood and becoming closer to him whilst receiving what is said the most important sacrament
- we are following the laws from God
- he gave this sacrament to disciples at last supper
- means we are following Jesus command and continuing apostolic traditions
teachings of the eucharist:
through it we receive God’s grace
taking it makes us spiritually nourished
we receive the soul and divinity of Jesus
we are the closest we can be to God when we take the Eucharist
the eucharistic prayer is an act of thanksgiving to the Father, the Son becomes present in the consecrated bread and wine, through the coming down of the HS
symbolism of the Eucharist
bread and wine -> Christ’s body and blood
bread is a basic food in life and is a symbol of unity
features of baptism
the sign of the cross is made with oil on their forehead
holy water is used on their forehead
the parents state baptism vows
what happens to the candidate
is cleansed of original sin & receives God’s grace
is initiated (becomes part of) the Christian community
follows in Jesus’s footsteps
is spiritually nourished when we consume Jesus’ body - gives strength,
is united with communion of saints in heaven
they are anointed with chrism and given a lighted candle
importance of baptism:
importance of baptism:
without baptism, you cannot receive the other sacraments
washes away original sin so you can achieve salvation and enter
heaven
brings them into the faith
the old life of the child is washed away and they are entered into a new one
symbolism of baptism
water to wash away sin
oil as a sign of being chosen by God
candle lit to represent light of Jesus in their life and the world
