The Sacraments Flashcards
(24 cards)
Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are sacraments of…
Initiation because they welcome you into the church, you need all three to be a Christian
What are the seven sacraments?
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick
Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick are sacraments of…
Healing because they mend our relationship with God
Who gave us the sacraments?
Jesus
What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Courage, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, right judgement/council, reverence/piety, fear of The Lord/wonder and awe
What does courage mean?
Strength
What does wisdom mean?
Ability to see God in the world
What does understanding mean?
Ability to have empathy
What does knowledge mean?
Ability to recognize God’s purpose for our life
What is right judgement/council?
Choosing right from wrong
What is reverence/piety?
Ability to know we need God
What is fear of The Lord/ wonder and awe?
Recognizing God’s glory
Baptism frees us from…
Original sin
Why does the church baptize infants?
Your parents are making a commitment to raise you in the faith
You can only be baptized…
Once
What does water symbolize? (In baptism)
New life
What does oil symbolize? (In baptism)
Strength
What does the candle symbolize? (In baptism)
The light of Christ
What does the white garment symbolize? (In baptism)
New creation
What is an emergency baptism?
When someone is baptized because they are in danger of death
What do you need for an emergency baptism?
Water, and the words,”I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
How are Confirmation and Baptism alike?
You can only receive them once, once you get them you are a true Christian
What reminds us of Baptism in the church?
When we anoint ourselves with holy water
Which sacraments can be received only once?
Baptism, Confirmation,
