SACRAMENTS - A catechism for adults.pptx

SACRAMENTS - A catechism for adults

1. The Sacraments

2. “ Sacramentum ” a sign of the sacred

3. “The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments.” Sacrosanctum Concilium #6

4. JESUS CHRIST: The Primordial Sacrament

5. Jesus Christ: The Primordial Sacrament He is the Sacrament of God’s love to men and man’s response to God. He is the origin and the primary agent of all the Sacraments. He is the fullest expression of all the Sacraments.

6. Jesus Christ: The Primordial Sacrament He is the central and decisive event in the whole history of salvation. He is the realization of God’s plan of love, His purpose of grace, in spite of sin, to call men to perfect communion with Him.

7. Jesus Christ: The Primordial Sacrament He became the sensible, visible and public form of God’s self-communication of love and grace. He is the sole source of grace and salvation. He is therefore the source, primary agent and goal of all sacramental activities.

8. Christ As Primordial Sacrament Means That… The Sacraments arise from the Saving Ministry of Christ. The Sacraments are continued in, by and for the Church. The Sacraments form us in likeness to Christ in the Paschal Mystery.

9. The Two Movements of the Sacraments Downward GOD MAN Upward GOD MAN

10. GOD JESUS CHRIST CHURCH 7 RITUAL SACRAMENTS

11. The Church: Christ’s Fundamental Sacrament The Church is the : a) Fundamental b) Foundational c) Basic and d) Universal Sacrament of Jesus.

12. The Church: Christ’s Fundamental Sacrament The Church is the Universal Sacrament of Salvation by her relationship to the Unique and Sole Source of Salvation, Jesus Christ.

13. The Church: Christ's Fundamental Sacrament The Church is inspired and moved by the Holy Spirit to do her part towards the full realization of the Plan of God Who Has established Christ as the Source of Salvation.

14. The Seven Sacraments are divided into three groupings: The sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) The sacraments of healing (Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick) The sacraments of commitment (Holy Orders, Matrimony)

15. Baptism is the door to the Holy Spirit and to the other sacraments. By Baptism, the believer is: - freed from sin , - reborn as God's child , - made a member of Christ and of the Church , - given a share in the Church's mission .

16. Various Names (1214-1216) Baptism means to plunge or immerse. This plunging into water symbolizes the believer's burial with Christ, followed by his rising up as a "new creature" (2 Cor 5:17).

17. "The washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit" (another name for Baptism) refers to the birth by water and the Spirit which is needed to "enter the kingdom of God" ( Jn 3:5). "This bath is called enlightenment because those instructed ‘are enlightened in their understanding'" (St. Justin).

18. Fulfilled in Jesus Jesus was baptized by John and, after his Resurrection, he commanded the apostles to "make disciples of all nations" and to baptize " in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" (Mt 28:19-20).

19. Infant Baptism (1250-1252) Children need the new birth of Baptism to be freed from darkness and brought into God's family. Infant Baptism shows God's total gratuitousness, the Church (and parents) would deny the children a priceless gift if they were not baptized shortly after birth. Infant Baptism has certainly been practiced since the second century and quite possibly from the very beginning of the Church since Scripture speaks of "households" being baptized (See Acts 16:15, 33; 18:8; 1 Cor 1:16)

20. Who Can Baptize? (1256) The ordinary ministers are the bishop , the priest , and in the Latin Church, the deacon . If necessity, anyone (even someone not baptized) can baptize. They must have the intention to will what the Church does when she baptizes and use the Trinitarian baptismal formula. The Church sees this possibility for others to baptize because Baptism is necessary for salvation.

21. Necessity of Baptism

22. The Only Door We Know Jesus clearly told the apostles to baptize their disciples (Mt 28:19). "Whoever believes and is baptized, will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned" (Mk 16:16).

23. The Graces of Baptism Two Main Effects (1262) Purification from sins New birth in the Holy Spirit . Peter promised his hearers (on Pentecost) that by Baptism they would receive "forgiveness for your sins" and "the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38).

24. Duties of Baptized (1269-1270) Serve others in the Church Obey Church leaders. They have a right to the sacraments, to the nourishment of God's Word, and to all the Church's spiritual helps. Participate in the Church's missionary activity.

25. Completes Baptism (1285) Confirmation is necessary to complete the baptismal grace. "By Confirmation, the baptized are more bound to the Church, enriched by a special strength of the Spirit, and more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith" (Second Vatican Council).

26. Chrism oil (chrism) was added to signify the Spirit's anointing. The word " Christian " means " anointed " (deriving from the title "Christ" meaning "the Anointed One"). The word "Confirmation" suggests a ratification of Baptism. The bishop consecrating the chrism on Holy Thursday is, in a sense, part of the sacrament.

27. Six Effects (1302-1303) Confirmation: Increases and deepens baptismal grace Causes us to cry out "Abba, Father" Unites us more firmly to Christ Increases the Spirit's gifts Bonds us more to the Church Strengthens us to proclaim our faith boldly

28. In danger of death, any priest can confirm. The Church wants none of her children, even the youngest, to die without this sacrament .

29. Penance/ Reconciliation

30. “But if a wicked man turns away from all the sins he has committed and keeps all my decrees and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. None of the offenses he has Committed will be remembered against him. Ezekiel 18:21-22

31. Acts of Penitent Three Acts (1450) The sinner must be: - contrite of heart - confess with their lips, - make fruitful satisfaction

32. PENANCE SIN ABSOLUTION Priest - Forgiveness of sins - Reconciliation with … I absolve you God from all your sins - Revival of all merits in the name of the - Healing Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

33. Source and Summit of Church Life

34. Instituting the Eucharist (1337) "do this in memory of me" ( Lk 22:19),

35. Two Parts (1346-1347) Two great parts of liturgical structure: - Liturgy of the Word - Liturgy of the Eucharist

36. Liturgy of the Word (readings, homily, and intercessions) Liturgy of the Eucharist (presentation of the gifts, consecration, and communion)

37. Ten Names (1328-1332) Eucharist - As an action of thanksgiving which recalls the Jewish blessings that proclaim God's mighty works. Lord's Supper - As a memorial of the Last Supper which anticipates the heavenly wedding feast of the Lamb.

38. Breaking of the Bread - the two disciples recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread ( Lk 24:31). After Pentecost, the disciples "devoted themselves... to the breaking of the bread" (the earliest Christian term for Eucharist) (Acts 2:42). Eucharistic Assembly - As the sacrament should be celebrated communally.

39. Memorial - As a recollection of the Lord's Passion and Resurrection. Holy Sacrifice - In making present the sacrifice of the cross.

40. Holy and Divine Liturgy - In Eucharist, the Church's liturgy finds its most intense expression. The Most Blessed Sacrament - This name is also given to the reserved Eucharistic species because the Eucharist is the Sacrament of sacraments.

41. Holy Communion - Highlights our union with Christ. Holy Mass - The liturgy concludes with a sending forth (Mission).

42. Sacrament of Holy Orders

43. The Bishop

44. To Raise up the Sick (1499) By this sacred anointing, the Church asks the glorified Lord to raise up and save the sick person. The person is asked to help the Church by their union with Christ's sufferings and death (Second Vatican Council).

45. Jesus' Love for the Sick (1503-1505) Christ has the power to forgive and to heal, as when he forgave the paralytic his sins and healed him (Mk 2:5-12). Jesus identified with the sick. "I was sick and you visited me" (Mt 25:36). Following Jesus, Christians make tireless efforts in their preferential care of the poor.

46. Sacraments of Healing (1509-1510) Through Christ's life-giving presence in the sacraments, especially in the Eucharist, the Church strives to carry out the Lord's command "Heal the sick" (Mt 10:8).

47. Healing as a Sacrament (1511-1513) The Roman Rite requires that this sacrament be given to the seriously ill by anointing the forehead and hands with blessed oil while saying, "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.”

48. Ministers of the Sacrament (1516) Only bishops and priests can administer the sacrament. Pastors should instruct the faithful of the sacraments' importance. These should encourage the sick to call the priest. The whole parish should surround the sick with prayer and attention.

49. Three Effects - Peace, Healing and Forgiveness (1520) The person receives peace and strength against temptations and discouragement in their illness. The sacrament's power should lead the person to a healing of soul and the body if God wills . Also, "If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven " (Jas 5:15, Council of Trent).