Sacraments & Symbols Flashcards
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Symbol
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An object which carries a special meaning for a person or a community. Eg. wedding ring, school badge
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Sign
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A notice or object that points the way or gives names. Eg. road signs, school uniform.
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Baptism
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- Sacrament of initiation.
- Being welcomed into the Church.
- Starting a new, clean life after being freed of sin.
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Eucharist
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- Receiving the body and blood of Jesus in the form of bread and wine.
- Can be received daily.
- A sacrament of initiation.
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Confirmation
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- Confirming your faith to God and the Church.
- Can never be repeated.
- Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Strengthens person in their Christian Life.
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Holy Orders
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- The sacrament where a Christian man becomes a deacon, priest or bishop.
- Can be reversed.
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Anointing of the Sick
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- Forgiveness of sin.
- A person who is about to die, is gravely-ill or is about to undergo a serious operation gets anointed.
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Marriage
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- The sacrament where two people come together.
- They devote their lives to eachother.
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Penance
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- Penance is where a person admits to their sins and is forgiven.
- The priest that listens to the person’s confession is bound to secrecy.
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Service
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- When you serve others as a Christian.
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John The Baptist
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- John the Baptist was related to Jesus.
- He baptised Jesus in the Jordan River.
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Sacraments That Use Oil
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- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Anointing of the Sick
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Emperor Nero
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- Her persecuted the Christians because he hated them.
- To conduct his persecutions, he made up false allegations about the Christians.
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Fish
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- Christians draw this symbol to identify themselves.
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Sacrament Categories
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- Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist
- Service - Marriage & Holy Orders
- Healing - Penance & Anointing of the Sick
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The Cross
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- Found where there is Christian presence.
- Symbol of Jesus’ death and ressurection.
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Crucifix
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- Symbol of the sacrifice that Jesus offered by dying on the cross for us.
- The crucifix is a cross with Jesus’ body on it.
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Alpha and Omega
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- The first and the last letters of the Greek alphabet.
- Symbolises Jesus being the first and the last.
- It is inscribed on the Easter candle.
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Constantine
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- The first Roman Emperor to accept Christianity in the Roman Empire.
- He started supporting Christianity after seeing a vision and going into battle with a Christian symbol on his shield. They won this battle, which is why he began to support Christianity.
- He made the Edict of Milan, which allowed the Christians to freely practice their religion. The Edict of Milan also allowed people to practice any religion they wanted to, not just Christianity.
