sacraments of vocation/service Flashcards
aims of marriage
to procreate
to make a life long commitment to each other before God
to grow in holiness together (helps their spouse get to heaven)
in marriage the couple:
are sealed and strengthened by God
make promises (vow to each other)
receive spiritual guidance
features of marriage:
couples made vows (promises) to each other
passages from the Bible relating to marriage are read
the couple exchange rings symbolising that marriage is eternal
the couple receive grace & strength for a life-long relationship of love and faithfulness
importance of Marriage
God’s grace is given to the couple on behalf of the Church
It is a bond between husband, wife and God; it is lifelong
This sacrament gives them strength
symbolism in marriage
rings are circles which have no beginning or end, they are exchanged a sign of Gods unending love
The vows are promises which bind their life to there’s as a sign of Christ who joins them together in the unbreakable bond of marriage
explain holy orders
the sacrament by which a man becomes a deacon, priest or bishop
also known as ‘ordination’
when does holy orders take place
this takes place between the liturgy or the word (readings) & the liturgy of eucharist
features of holy orders
the bishop calls the candidate by name to come forward
- priest makes a promise of chastity and obedience to the bishop
- candidate lies before the altar
- > shows that they are giving themselves completely to God
- prayer of consecration (call upon the holy spirit as the bishop lays his hand on the newly-ordained priest)
- the newly-ordained priest has his hands anointed
- > symbolises that he can make people holy through the sacraments.
- the priest is given a paten and chalice to celebrate the Eucharist/ bishops are given a ring and pastoral staff
symbolism in Holy Orders
the Chalice and Paten both signify the celebration of the
Eucharist
The laying of hands calls down the HS to make the man ready for ministry
parts of the service
has their hands anointed
priest makes a vow of chastity
prayer of consecration
