SECTION 3 CHRISTIANITY- TOPIC 1.3.2 THE ROLE OF SACRAMENTS IN CHRISTIAN LIFE Flashcards
What is a sacrament?
an outward sign of an inward blessing
How many sacraments are there?
What are they ?
7
baptism
Reconciliation/penance
Holy Communion/Eucharist
Confirmation
The anointing of the sick
Holy orders
Marriage
What is the anointing of the sick?
sacrament of anointing of the sick is essential for Catholics and the Orthodox when they are very ill, as it ensures that their sins are forgiven so that if they die, they will not be sent to purgatory
What is Holy orders?
+important because…?
the sacrament that ordains a man as a priest
-is important because only priests can
administer the sacraments and so without men taking holy orders, there
will be no sacraments.
Which sacrament is not essential?
Marriage is not an essential sacrament but it is important because the sacrament of marriage makes God a part of the
marriage and gives a couple grace and strength.
Why are the sacraments are essential in the life of Catholic and Orthodox Christians?
-through sacraments they receive grace and blessings from God
-sacraments mark the journey of faith that Christians go through in life
-sacraments make Christians stronger in their faith
- sacraments bring Christians closer to God
-a sacrament is an outward and visible sign of an inward, spiritual grace.
Which Christians have only 2 sacraments and what are they?
Protestant Christians
Baptism and Holy Communion.
SOWAA FOR ONLY 2 SACRAMENTS ?
“There are two Sacraments ordained of Christ”
Baptism for catholics
usually have infant baptisms
What happens at a Catholic infant baptism ceremony ?
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-readings from the Bible about baptism or new life in Jesus are read
-priest talks to family about the meaning of sacrament and responsibilities of raising a child as a Catholic
-Prayers are said for the needs of the family, the parish and world.
-The parents and godparents mark the child with sign of the cross on its forehead.
-priest says a prayer which removes all evil and sin and then anoints the baby with the oil
-parents and godparents say vows that show that they believe in the Catholic faith and are willing to bring the child up according to Church teachings.
-A candle is lit from the Paschal candle (Easter candle) and given to the godparents to hold.
-The sacrament ends with prayers and a blessing.
Why is baptism important for Catholics?
-necessary for the person to receive salvation
-person becomes a member of the Church
-shows publicly that the child is now a Christian and intends to live as one
-washes away original sin and makes the person pure.
-Catechism teaches that it is the basis of Christian life and without it, a person cannot receive the other sacraments.
-copies the example of Jesus being baptised.
Believers’ baptism –
restricting baptism to those old enough to
understand the meaning of the ritual
The main features of a service of believers’
baptism are:
- person to be baptised is asked if they believe that Jesus is Lord and that he died for their sins.
-They say a few words about how they came to believe in Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
-The minister lowers them completely under the water, saying, ‘I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit’.
-sponsor hands them a towel and helps them to dry themselves.
-congratulated by the congregation and welcomed into the Church.
Why is baptism important for Baptists?
-It signifies the end of their old life outside the Church and of being born again to new life in Christ.
-Baptists believe that in baptism, God’s presence and blessing come upon them.
-is a moment when they make a personal commitment of faith in Jesus as Lord.
-a moment when they receive God’s Spirit for service in the Church and in the world.
The Eucharist began by-
began with the Last Supper that Jesus had
with his disciples and told them to have it in remembrance of him.
