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5th Religion Ch 3
The Sacraments
Question | Answer |
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What is a sign? | It stands for or tells us about something. It can also be something that we do, an event, or a person |
Why is Jesus the greatest sign of God the Father’s love? | Because he is the Son of God |
After Jesus returned to His Father, who helped the disciples to be signs of Jesus’ love and life? | The Holy Spirit |
What are the Sacraments (definition)? How many are there? | The 7 celebrations that are special signs of God’s love and presence |
Why did Jesus institute the Sacraments? | To continue His saving work for all time |
How are the Sacraments different from other signs of God’s love? | The Sacraments truly bring about what they represent |
What is sanctifying grace? | The gift of sharing God’s life that we receive in the Sacraments |
The whole __________ celebrates each Sacrament. | Body of Christ |
What joins Catholics all over the world with Jesus and one another to unite us as the Body of Christ? | The Sacraments |
What is Christian Initiation? | The process of becoming a member of the Church |
What are the 3 Sacraments of Christian Initiation? | Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation |
What is Baptism? | It is our welcome into the Church. It frees us of Original Sin, and unites us to Christ |
In Baptism, we become part of the ____________ and People of God. | Body of Christ |
What is Eucharist? | The Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. |
What happens each time we receive Holy Communion? | Our bonds as the Body of Christ are made stronger. We are nourished physically and spiritually. |
What happens in Confirmation? | We are sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. It continues what Baptism began. It strengthens us to live as Christ’s followers |
What is the call to holiness and evangelization? | A common vocation shared by members of the Church to spread God’s word and grow in holiness |
What does God call us to do? | 1. Proclaim the Good News of Christ to all people by what we say and do 2. To share and give witness to our faith 3. To grow in Holiness |
What is Holiness? | Sharing in God’s goodness and responding to His love by the way we live |
How does God’s Holiness come to us? | It comes through the Grace |
How do we grow in Holiness? | We respond to the grace we receive in the Sacraments |
What are the Sacraments of Healing? | Penance & Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick |
What is Penance? | The Sacrament in which members of the Church are healed and reconciled (reunited) with God. This happens for those who are truly sorry. Sins are forgiven |
How are priests able to forgive sins? | Through the power of the Holy Spirit, in the name of Christ |
What happens to those who receive the Sacrament of Penance? | Their relationship with God and the whole Church is restored |
What is the Anointing of the Sick? | This is for those who are very sick or near death. It may be celebrated at church, at home, or in the hospital. |
What happens during the Anointing of the Sick? | The priest anoints the sick person and prays for their health. They then have the power to respond to their illness with Hope. |
What are the Sacraments of the Service of Communion? | Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony |
What is the purpose of the Sacraments of Service of Communion? | To strengthen those who receive them to serve God and the Church through a particular vocation. |
What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders? | The calling that some receive to serve God as bishops, priests, nuns, or deacons |
What is the role of a Bishop? | They are successors of the Apostles; the leaders and official teachers of the Church |
What are priests? | They are coworkers with bishops. They are called to preach the Good News, celebrate the sacraments with and for us, and guide the members of the Church. |
Who are deacons? | They work in service for the whole Church. They baptize, witness marriages, preside at funerals, proclaim the Good News, and preach |
What is the Sacrament of Marriage? | When a man and woman pledge to love each other as God loves them. They promise to live their lives in service to each other and their children |
What does the Sacrament of Matrimony do? | It strengthens the couple throughout their lives. It enables them to share their faith with their family, and to serve the Church and community |
What are the Seven Sacraments? | Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance & Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Matrimony and Holy Orders |