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Sacraments

A visible sign of us accepting God.

Efficacious

Capable of having the desired result or effect.

Sign

A visible signal of the presence of God.

Celebration of the Paschal Mystery

We celebrate the events of Christ's birth, death, and resurrection through Easter.

Necessity of the Church

The Church is necessary as it is the means through which God continues His work in the world.

Grace

God's gift of love, mercy, and assistance that empowers people to live in accordance with His will.

Earning Grace

Grace cannot be earned; it is given to us by God's love and mercy.

Matthew 16:15-19

Reveals that Peter recognizes Jesus as the promised Savior and the Son of God.

Meaning of Peter's Name

Peter means 'rock', signifying he is the rock of the church for all Christians.

Archaeological find under St. Peter's Basilica in 1960

They found the tomb of St. Peter, reminding us he is the rock on which the church is built.

Meaning of Church

Means convocation.

Meaning of Catholic

Means universal.

St. Augustine’s definition of Sacrament

A visible sign of invisible grace.

Primordial Sacrament

The mystery of God becoming man through the Incarnation.

Being Sacraments in the Church

The church is called to be an instrument of grace in the world revealing the love and joy of God.

St. Paul on Christ and the Church

Says that Christ is the head of the body, the church, and through baptism, we share in that unity.

Sacramental Economy

The communication or dispensation of the fruits of Christ's Paschal mystery in the celebration of the Church's sacramental liturgy.

Paschal Mystery

The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Liturgy

The Church's official, public worship of God through which the people participate in the work of God.

God's Work in Liturgy

God is present and listening to us, achieved through the Paschal Mystery.

Liturgy and Uniqueness to Christianity

The concept of the liturgy is not new or unique to Christianity.

Influences on Liturgy from Jewish Roots

Passover, unleavened bread (Eucharist), Jesus as the sacrificial lamb of God.

Liturgical Year

The celebration throughout the year of the mysteries of the Lord's birth, life, death, and resurrection.

First Season of Liturgical Year

Begins with Advent, associated with the color purple.

Realities in Advent

Focus on past, present, and future.

Christmas Season Dates

Begins on Christmas Eve and ends on the Feast of Jesus January 6.

Focus in Ordinary Time

Reflect on the teachings and life of Jesus Christ, associated with the color green.

Symbolic Length of Lent

40 days, representing Jesus’ time traveling in the desert.

Start and End of Lent

Begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday.

Focus in Lent

Sharing in Christ’s suffering by being selfless.

Shortest Season in Liturgical Calendar

Easter Triduum; celebrates Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday.

Start and End of Easter

Begins on Easter Vigil and ends on Pentecost.

Form of a Sacrament

Traditional words used in sacramental liturgy.

Matter of a Sacrament

Traditional elements and gestures used in sacramental liturgy.

Prayer

The living relationship between the children of God with their Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Liturgy of the Hours

The daily prayer of the Church.

Rosary

The life of Christ through Mary’s eyes; not considered a liturgy.

Forms of Prayer and Liturgy Comparison

Not all forms of prayer are liturgies because some are private.

Replacement of Liturgy and Private Prayer

No, they cannot be replaced by each other; both are equally important.