The role of sacraments in Christian life Flashcards
What are the seven sacraments in Catholicism?
Baptism, penance, eucharist, confirmation, anointing the sick, holy orders and marriage.
What are the sacraments in Protestantism?
Baptism and eucharist. “There are two sacraments”
Why are the sacraments essential to Catholics?
- They receive grace and blessings from God.
- Mark the journey of faith they go through in life.
- Make them stronger in faith.
- Outward sign of an inward grace.
What are some features of a Catholic baptism?
- There are readings from the Bible about baptism.
- Priest says a prayer that removes all sin.
- “I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
- A candle is lit from a Paschal candle and given to the godparents.
Why is baptism important to Christians?
- Seen as necessary to receive salvation.
- Publicly shows that the child is now a Christian and intends to live as one.
- Washes away original sin.
- Copies Jesus’ example-dominical sacrament
What is a believers’ baptism?
Restricting baptism to those old enough to understand the meaning of the ritual.
What are the features of a believers’ baptism?
- The person is asked if they believe that Jesus is Lord and that he died for their sins.
- The sponsor hands them a towel and helps them dry themselves.
- They are congratulated by the congregation and welcomed into the Church.
Why is baptism important for baptists?
- Signifies the end of their old life and beginning a new life in Christ.
- Makes a personal commitment of faith to God.
- In baptism, God’s blessings and presence come upon them.
Baptism SOWAAs:
- “he came up out of the water.”
- “I am pleased”
- “Whoever is baptised is saved”
What are the features of the Eucharist in the Catholic Church?
- Members confess their sins and receive absolution.
- Readings from the Bible and a sermon to learn more about the faith.
- The last supper is re-enacted where the bread and wine are change by transubstantiation.
- The concluding rite, where the priest blesses the people
Why is the Eucharist important to Catholics?
- They believe that through transubstantiation Jesus is with them.
- It is a weekly gift of grace that Catholics wish to receive God’s strength to the coming week
- By attending Mass they are obeying the command of Jesus.
- Mass celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, reminds them of eternal life and assures them that they will inherit eternal life.
What are some features of the Eucharist in the Methodist Church?
- Confession of sins.
- Sharing recitation of Nicene Creed.
- Sharing of bread and wine.
- Remembrance of the Last Supper.
Why is the Eucharist important for Methodists?
- They Holy Communion is the remembrance of Christ. The bread and wine do not change, they are symbols.
- Fills them with grace and spiritual nourishment.
- Brings them unity to Methodists as they share the one body of Christ.
SOWAAs about the Eucharist:
- “this is my body”
- “do this is remembrance of me”
