Sacraments- what is a sacrament?
What is Eucharist?
A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consuming bread and wine.
What is Baptism?
A religious rite of sprinkling water on to a person's forehead, symbolizing purification and admission to the Christian Church.
What is Penance/ Reconciliation
A religious rite where a Catholic confesses their sins committed against God to a priest.
What is Confirmation?
A religious rite which a baptized person affirms Christian belief and is admitted as a full member of the Church.
Explain what the sacraments of Healing mean.
Asks God for forgiveness or to heal a persons illness.
Which sacraments are placed under Initiation?
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
Which sacraments are received by a recipient?
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
Which 4 sacraments are only received once?
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Holy Orders
What is the meaning of Advent?
Celebrating the coming of Jesus. (before Christmas)
What is the meaning of Easter?
Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.
What is the action/Essential Sign for Penance Reconciliation?
Confession
What is the order of the liturgical calendar?
December- Advent Christmas Day Christmas Time Epiphany Ordinary Time Ash Wednesday Lent Easter Sunday Easter Time Pentecost Ordinary Time (May-November)
What is Actual Grace?
Is a supernatural push or encouragement which does not live in the soul.
Explain what the sacraments of Initiation mean.
Is three rites that introduce a person into the Christian Church
What is Sanctifying Grace?
Is what makes your soul holy and stays in the soul.
What is the meaning of Christmas?
It celebrates the birth of Jesus.
What is Holy Orders?
The sacrament of Holy Orders involves a man being incorporated into the priesthood of Christ.
What is the meaning of Easter Triduum?
It is a liturgical season that concludes Lent and introduces the Easter season.
What is the action/Essential Sign for Anointing of the Sick?
Laying of the hands and anointing with oil
What is the action/Essential Sign for Confirmation?
Laying on of hands
What is the action/Essential Sign for Holy Orders?
Laying on of hands and anointing with oil
What is the meaning of Lent?
Lent is the preparation of Easter.
Which sacraments are placed under Service?
Matrimony and Holy Orders
What is Matrimony?
Matrimony is a holy sacrament of uniting a man to a women.
Which sacraments are received by a candidate?
Matrimony, Holy Orders, Penance/ Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
Which sacraments are place under Healing
Penance/ Reconciliation and Anointing of the sick
What is the meaning of Pentecost?
Pentecost is a Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his ascension.
What is the action/Essential Sign for Baptism?
Pouring of the holy water and the white garment
What is the action/Essential Sign for Eucharist?
Receiving of the bread and the wine
What is a sacrament?
Sacraments are visible actions but they also have a deeper meaning and supernatural power, which is a part of the mystery of God. They are rituals.
What are the two types of Grace?
Sanctifying Grace and Actual Grace
What is the action/Essential Sign for Matrimony?
Saying "I do" and the giving of the rings
Explain what the sacraments of Service mean.
Serve to build up the body of the church by love and passing on of faith
What is Anointing of the Sick?
The sacrament is administered to bring spiritual and physical strength during an illness. It is conducted by a priest.
Why are the sacraments described as a gift and a call?
They are described as a gift and a call as God imparts his grace. Grace empowers to cooperate with God.
What is the meaning of Ordinary Time?
Where the community reflects on the story of Jesus' mission. It is a big part of the liturgical year.
