Sacraments Flashcards
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What is a sacrament?
An outward sign of inward grace, ordained by God, by which grace is given to the soul.
What do Catholics believe about the nature of reality?
The whole of creation shows the presence of God and God’s presence and love are realities all around us every day.
How do sacraments help Catholics?
They experience God’s nourishing, forgiving, healing, strengthening power, helping them build their relationship with God and become more like Jesus.
How many sacraments are there in the Catholic Church?
There are seven sacraments.
List the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
- Penance
- Anointing of the sick
- Holy orders
- Matrimony
What are the sacraments of initiation?
Sacraments that lay the foundation of every Christian life.
What is the significance of Baptism in Catholicism?
It is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship.
What happens during the service of baptism?
Water is poured on a baby’s head while the priest or deacon says, ‘I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.’
What does baptism signify for the person being baptized?
They become part of the family of God, original sin is taken away, and they receive new birth in the Holy Spirit.
What is encouraged for Catholic families regarding baptism?
To baptise their children soon after birth.
What is the typical age for receiving Confirmation in the Catholic Church?
When individuals are older, often after baptism as babies.
Who typically administers the sacrament of Confirmation?
The bishop.
What are the signs of Confirmation?
The laying-on of hands on a person’s head and anointing with oil.
What does Confirmation signify in relation to baptism?
It completes the sacrament of baptism.
What is the significance of Confirmation?
It signifies maturity and gives strength to follow Jesus.
What did Jesus do at the Last Supper that relates to the Eucharist?
He took bread and wine and asked his followers to re-enact the meal.
What are the signs of the Eucharist?
The bread and wine received at Mass.
What is the belief regarding the Eucharist in Catholicism?
It is both a sacrifice and a meal, representing the real presence of Jesus.
What are the sacraments of healing in Catholicism?
Penance (confession) and Anointing of the sick.
What are the signs of the sacrament of Penance?
The confession of sins and the priest’s words of absolution.
What do Catholics experience through the sacrament of Penance?
God’s forgiveness and healing.
What does the Anointing of the sick involve?
Anointing with oil and the laying-on of hands from a priest.
What is the significance of the Anointing of the sick?
It unites a sick person’s suffering with that of Jesus and brings strength.
What is the purpose of the sacraments at the service of Communion?
To help individuals serve the community and bring about the salvation of others.
