Sacraments and Trinity Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts related to Sacraments and the Trinity, including definitions and essential categories.

Sacrament

'Oath' or 'Pledge'

How many sacraments are there?

There are 7 Sacraments.

Categories of Sacraments

Initiation, Healing, Service

Matter

The visible element of the sacrament, the 'stuff' involved.

Form

The prayer or particular words said during the sacrament.

Minister

The person who can confer the sacrament.

Ritual

A meaningful or symbolic action that marks special transitions and honors significant moments.

Symbol

An object, action, or gesture that represents a deeper reality.

Liturgy

A public act of worship by a community, including forms such as the Mass and Sacraments.

Creed

A summary statement of beliefs, a profession of faith.

Nicene Creed

Addresses the nature of God, Jesus, the Holy Trinity, and the Church as Universal.

Consubstantial

Of the same substance or essence.

Begotten

To bring a child into the world.

Trinity

The state of being Three; the Trinity is One, with distinct Divine persons existing relative to one another.

God the Father

First Person of the Trinity, Source of life and creation.

God the Son

Second Person of the Trinity, became man as Jesus, the Savior.

God the Holy Spirit

Third Person of the Trinity, inspires, guides, and makes us Holy.

Born

Baptism

Grow

Confirmation

Fed

Eucharist

Healed

Reconciliation

Recover

Anointing of the Sick

Family

Matrimony

Higher Order

Holy Orders

Begin, Heal, Serve

Categories of the Sacraments

Begin

Initiation

Heal

Healing

Serve

Service

Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism - Confirmation - Eucharist

Sacraments of Healing

Reconciliation (Confession) - Anointing of the Sick

Sacraments of Service

Matrimony (Marriage) - Holy Orders