The Sacraments Flashcards
1
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Define sacrament
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Visible sign of Gods invisible Grace
2
Q
What is the first sacrament
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Baptism
- welcoming into the church
3
Q
What is the second sacrament
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The Eucharist
- holy communion
4
Q
What is the third sacrament
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Confirmation
- promises to God
5
Q
What is the fourth sacrament
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Reconciliation
- forgiveness of sins
6
Q
What is the fifth sacrament
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Holy orders
- priest promises to devote life to God
7
Q
What is the sixth sacrament
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Marriage
- relationship blessed under the eyes of the lord
8
Q
What is the seventh sacrament
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The sacrament of the sick
- forgiveness of the sick and dying people’s sins
9
Q
What does the cross represent
A
Jesus dying on the cross.
Symbol of Christ amongst us
10
Q
What are the sacraments of healing?
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- anointing of the sick
- reconciliation and forgiveness
- encourages people who are sick to overcome the alienation of their illness
- Jesus brings healing through prayer, the sacraments, the Eucharist and the anointing of the sick
- not about physical healing illness
- reminding a sick person they are completely loved by God
- helping make people feel peaceful in their situation
- to anoint the sick a bishop will:
~lay hands on a sick person
~prays for the person in the faith of the church
~anoints the forehead and hands of the sick person with oil blessed by a priest
11
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What is involved with the sacrament of baptism
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- the white robe used in baptismal practices signifies innocence and removal of original sin
- water is used as it is an ancient sign of cleansing
~ wash away our sins - oil of chrism
~ sign of abundance or joy
~ sign of cleansing or healing
~ seals the Holy Spirit in the life of the follower - candles are present at baptisms as sign of the light of Christ
