Sacraments Final Byrne

ministry

"service"

Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord

3rd Sunday after Christmas, ends Christmas season, remembers Jesus' baptism

Gaudete Sunday

3rd Sunday of Advent, pink candle is lit

Laetare Sunday

4th Sunday in Lent, represented by the color pink

Pentecost

7th Sunday after Easter, birthday of the Church, also means "50th Day"

what are the essential words of Confirmation

"Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit'

what are the essential words of Baptism

"I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit"

what are the sacraments of Christian Initiation

Baptism Confirmation Eucharist

which sacraments leave a permanent mark

Baptism Confirmation Holy Orders

good Friday

Friday in holy week, no mass is held, instead a service

actual graces

God's interventions and support for us in the everyday moments of our lives. _____________________ are important for conversion and for continuing growth in holiness

grace

God's loving presence in the world, the self-gift of God that is always being offered to us

what is the three-fold mission of Christ

Jesus as a priest, prophet, and King. We show the mission of the prophet by being empowered to listen/ act on the Word of God, priestly by worshipping, and King by charity and serving others

Feast of Christ the King

Last Sunday of the year, celebrates Christ as both the King and Lord of the world

All Saints Day

November 1, celebrates all Christian saints

All Souls Day

November 2, celebrates all those who have died

what are the sacraments of healing/ penance

Reconciliation and Anointing of the sick

holy Saturday

Saturday in holy week, no mass, empty open tabernacle, sanctuary lamp extinguished- remembering the day that Jesus died

Palm Sunday

Sunday before Easter, marks the beginning of Holy Week

Epiphany

Sunday before January 6, signifies the coming of 3 kings who represent non- Jews, Jesus as the Savior of the Gentiles

Holy Thursday

Thursday in Holy Week, commemorates the Last Supper, the Washing of Feet, and the institution of priesthood

where does the word "Baptism" come from

a Greek word meaning to immerse/ plunge

sponsor

a companion in faith who offered the name of the one being confirmed as a candidate

what are the requirements of a godparent or sponsor

a godparent or sponsor must be designated by the one to be baptized/ confirmed, by the parents or the person who takes their place, or in their absence by the pastor or minister, be at least sixteen years of age (unless the diocesan bishop has established another age, or the pastor or minister has granted an exception for a just cause), be a Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the sacrament of eucharist and leads a life of faith, and not be the father or mother of the one to be baptized/ confirmed

mentor

a second "sponsor" in some dioceses

the Eucharist

also called the mass or Lord's supper, and based on a word for "thanksgiving", it is the central Christian liturgical celebration, established by Jesus at the Last Supper. In the Eucharist the sacrificial death and Resurrection of Jesus are both remembered and renewed. The term sometimes refers specifically to the consecrated bread and wine that have become the Body and Blood of Christ

assembly

also known as congregation, a community of believers gathered for worship as the Body of Christ

liturgy of the hours

also known as the divine office, the official, public daily prayer of the Catholic Church. The Divine Office provides standard prayers, scripture readings, and reflections at regular hours throughout the day. The basic structure includes: an opening hymn, a psalm, a reading from the Scripture, the Lord's prayer, and the prayer of the day from the Liturgy. The Ordained members of the church are required to pray this

sacrament

an efficacious and visible sign of God's grace, instituted by Christ and handed down to us by Scripture and Tradition, divine life is dispensed to us; a sign of God's love, a sign of God's presence in our lives

catechumen

an unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer

deacon

assists the bishop and priests in the celebration of the Sacraments

Oil of the Sick

blessed olive oil used in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. This oil strengthens those who are sick and prepares for death those who are dying

oil of catechumens

blessed olive oil used to anoint those preparing for Baptism. This oil is a symbol of the candidate's need for God's help and strength to renounce sin as they prepare for Baptism

Easter

first Sunday after the full moon following the March Equinox, most important day in the Catholic Church, celebrates resurrected Christ

priest

follows the command of Jesus and makes present the offering of Jesus himself to the father

what is the role of godparents

for the grace of baptism to unfold, the parents' help is important, so too is the role of the god father and god mother, who must be firm believers, able and ready to help the newly- baptized child or adult- on the road of Christian life. their task is a truly ecclesial function (officium). The whole ecclesial community bears some responsibility for the development and safe guarding of the grace given at Baptism

praise

form of prayer which recognizes most immediately that God is God. It lauds God for his own sake and gives him glory, beyond what he does, but simply because he IS

original sin

from the Latin word origo, meaning "beginning" or "birth". The sin of the first human beings, who disobeyed God's command by choosing to follow their own will and thus lost their original holiness and became subject to death. the fallen state of human nature that affects every person born into the world; Baptism frees us from this

what are the sacraments at the service of communion

holy orders matrimony

transubstantiation

in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, this is the name given to the action of changing the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

4 basic parts of all liturgies

introductory right liturgy of the word liturgy of the sacrament or rite of blessing dismissal

what does the lighted candle at Baptism symbolize

it is lit from the Paschal Candle and is a reminder to the newly baptized to "keep the flame of your faith alive in your hearts"

what are the essential rituals for Confirmation

laying on of the hands, anointing with Chrism, and the words "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit"

prayer

lifting up one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from him. The 5 basic types of this are blessing, praise, petition, thanksgiving, and intercession. In __________________ we communicate with God in a relationship of love

Seal of the Holy Spirit

marks the newly confirmed person as belonging to Christ, as an authentic and fully initiated Christian. A permanent mark, a spiritual mark, an indelible character on the soul. the sacred chrism is the sign of this seal

rose

means joy, used on Gaudete and Laetare Sunday

green

means life eternal and hope, used during Ordinary Time and Time after Pentecost

white/ gold

means light, innocence, purity, joy, triumph, and glory used during Christmas , Easter, Feasts of the Lord other than the Passion, Feasts of Mary, the angels, and saints (not martyrs), All Saints Day, Feasts of the Apostles, Nuptial Masses, masses for the dead when the deceased is a baptized child who died before the age of Reason

black

means mourning and sorrow, used during All Souls Day and Masses for the Dead

violet

means penance, humility, melancholy, preparation, and waiting used during Advent, Lent, and other vigils other than the Ascension and Pentecost

red

means the Passion, blood, fire, God's love, martyrdom, the Holy Spirit used during feasts of the Lord's Passion, blood and cross, feasts of the martyrs, Palm Sunday, Pentecost, and Good Friday

godparent

must be a practicing Catholic, over the age of 18, who can support this particular person in his or her faith journey

symbol

observable, physical realities that represent invisible qualities or elements. Help us see beyond the surface of things, to search for the deeper meanings of things- to take a second look

alleluia

part of the Gospel Acclimation. In Lent, it is omitted and replaced by "Glory and praise to you Lord Jesus Christ"

Sacred Chrism

perfumed olive oil that has been consecrated by a bishop. it is a sign of the sweet fragrance of Christ and the good works of his body, the Church. It is used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. Sacred Chrism is also used to anoint and dedicate a new altar or Church to the service of God

intercession

prayers on behalf of others

Easter Triduum

recalls the Passion/ Death of Jesus, the most solemn days of the entire year. Lasts Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday evening

Christmas

season begins on December 25 and ends the third Sunday after Christmas day. The church reflects on the wonder of the incarnation

age of reason/ discretion

seven years old

candidate for full communion

someone who was baptized in another branch of Christianity and only needs to receive the other 2 sacraments of initiation

contemplation

sometimes defined as "resting in God" is a wordless prayer. It is another way of listening to God's movement in our lives

1st Sunday of Advent

start of Advent, 4th Sunday before Christmas, time of preparation for Jesus' birth

institution narrative

story of the last supper and transubstantiation

ritual

symbolic actions that help us express our beliefs, values, and deepest concerns

what is the primary symbol of EVERY sacrament

the Church

liturgical year

the Church's annual cycle of religious feasts and seasons that forms the context for the Church's worship. During the liturgical year, we remember and celebrate God the father's saving plan as it is revealed through the life of his son, Jesus Christ. Celebrates God's time; provides a structure in which the Universal church throughout the world celebrates the whole mystery of Christ and prays in anticipation of Christ's coming again at the end of time

anamnesis

the Greek word for memory. In the Eucharist, this refers to the making present of the Paschal Mystery, Christ's work of salvation. The __________________ also refers to a particular section of the Eucharistic prayer after the words of institution in which the Church remembers Christ's saving deeds: his Passion, Resurrection, and glorious return

ex opere operato

the Latin phrase meaning "from the work worked", which means the Sacraments work by the very grace of God and are not dependent upon the worthiness of the minister or the recipient. By the very fact that a priest or person intends to do what the Church intends to do what the Church intends mean the Sacraments work

magisterium

the church's living teaching office which consists of all the bishops, in communion with the Pope; responsible, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit for interpreting the Deposit of Faith

liturgy

the church's official, public, communal prayer. It is God's work, in whihc the People of God participate. The church's most important _________________ is the Eucharist or the mass, literally translates to "the people's work"

Sacramental economy

the communication or dispensation of the fruits of Christ's Paschal Mystery in the celebration of the Church's Sacramental liturgy, the system Christ uses to make himself and his saving grace present on Earth

sanctifying grace

the grace that heals our human nature wounded by sin and restores us to friendship with God by giving us a share in the divine life of the Trinity. It is a supernatural gift of God, infused into our souls by the Holy Spirit, that continues the work of making us holy. Orients us towards God; helps us to live according to God's call through Holy Spirit it reals our souls of sin and makes us holy

Passover seder

the meal of Passover

common priesthood of the faithful

the name for the priesthood shared by all who are baptized. the baptized share in the one priesthood of Jesus Christ by participating in his mission as the three fold mission of Christ (priest, prophet, king); the faithful exercise their baptismal priesthood through their participation each according to his own vocation in Christ's mission

what does the white garment at Baptism symbolize

the newly baptized have clothed themselves in Christ

Passover

the night the Lord passed over the house of the Israelites marked by the blood of the lamb, and spared the first born sons of death. it is also the feast that celebrates the deliverance of the Chosen People from the bondage in Egypt and the Exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land

Trinitarian Formula

the phrase "in the name of the Father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit"

Thanksgiving

the prayer entails giving thanks to God for the gift of life and the gifts in life

blessing and adoration

the prayer of _________________________ is our response to God's gifts, the prayer of _________________ first expresses the acknowledgement that we are creatures before the creator. in prayers of ________________ we express praise and honor God

epiclesis

the priest asks for the father to send the Holy Spirit upon these offerings, the priest stretches both his hands over the offering, invoking the Holy Spirit to come upon these gifts, to make them holy that they may become the Body and Blood of Christ

catechesis

the process by which Christians of all ages are taught the essentials of Christian doctrine and are formed as disciples of Christ. Oral instruction aimed at education and formation in the Christian life, Catechists are the ministers of this

RCIA Right of Christian Initiation for Adults

the process by which an unbaptized person called a "catechumen" and those who were baptized in another Christian denomination called "candidates for full communion " are prepared to become full members of the Church. Used for Baptizing older children (7 and older) and adults

evangelization

the proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ through word and witness

Ash Wednesday

the start of the Lenten Season

sacramental matter

the traditional physical elements and or gestures used in each sacrament

sacramental form

the traditional words said for each sacrament

the deposit of faith

the treasure of the church handed on from the time of the apostles and contained in Scripture and Tradition that makes clear the truths that cannot be laid aside because they are a part of God's Revelation

apostolic succession

the uninterrupted passing on of apostolic preaching and authority from the Apostles directly to all bishops. It is accomplished through the laying on of hands when a bishop is ordained in the sacrament of Holy Orders as instituted by Christ. the office of bishop is permanent, because at ordination a bishop is marked with an indelible, sacred character

what are the essential rituals for Baptism

the water rite (immersion or triple pouring of water on the head), and saying the Trinitarian Formula

Tradition

the word (from the Latin word "traditio" meaning to hand on or give over) refers to the process of handing on the Gospel message. Began with the oral communication of the Gospel by the Apostles, was written down in the Scriptures, is handed down and lived out in the life of the Church, and is interpreted by the Magisterium under the guidance of the Holy Spirit

viaticum

the word means "with you on the way" and is the Eucharist given to the dying as they make their ways towards eternal life

paschal mystery

the work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his life, Passion, death, resurrection, and Ascension

what are the requirements for someone being confirmed

they are baptized, they have reached the age of discretion, they profess the faith, they are in a state of grace, they have the intent to receive the Sacrament, they are prepared to assume the role of disciple and witness to Christ, and seek the spiritual help of a sponsor

what is the role of the sponsor

to serve as a model in Christian living

meditation

uses our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to get in touch with God

vocal prayer

uses words to speak to God. the words can be spoken aloud or silently, and we can pray them alone or in a group

consecration

we offer the bread and wine to be transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ

petition

we pray for our needs, especially for forgiveness, then for what is necessary to welcome it and cooperate with its coming

Ordinary Time

weeks are numbered with ordinal numbers, readings focus on Jesus' teachings and life, liturgical color is green

what are the seven gifts of the holy spirit

wisdom understanding right judgement (counsel) courage (fortitude) knowledge reverence (piety) and wonder and awe (fear of the Lord)