THE SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH

sacraments

 are the effective signs of God's self-giving (grace) through the Risen Christ, sanctifying his people, as well as the unifying action of the community, responding in faith to the Triune God.

Christ

is the primordial sacrament of the Father

sacraments

are acts of worship offered in Christ to the Father by the power of the Holy Spirit

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION

SACRAMENTS OF RECONCILIATION AND HEALING

SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT

sacraments are divided into three:

Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION include:

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION

they fully incorporate a person into the life of the Risen Christ and of his Body, the Church.

Baptism

is the first sacrament of this incorporation into Christ and his Church

 baptismal water

Baptism sign:

baptismal water

for through the effective sign of ____, the baptized obtain forgiveness of their sins, receive the Holy Spirit, and thus become adopted sons and daughters of the Father.

 adult baptism

____ most clearly expresses the full meaning of the sacrament, and offers an exceptional occasion for involving the whole community in a deepening of their own baptismal faith by renewed understanding of its symbols and ceremony.

baptism of infants

the more common form of baptism in the Philippines

baptism of infants

____ is supported by a longstanding tradition of theology and Church teaching, as well as by current philosophical and psychological descriptions of the slow process of becoming a fully conscious, freely operative human person

conversion and formation

Adult baptism's preparation should be a truly dynamic process of ____

Confirmation

is that sacrament of initiation in which the Holy Spirit conforms believers more perfectly to Christ and strengthens them so that they may bear witness to Christ in building up His Body, the Church, in faith and love

chrism oil

sign and symbol of confirmation:

 "N., be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit"

Confirmation: Through the sacramental anointing with chrism and the bishop's words ______

Eucharist

 is the climax of the process of Christian initiation.

1. Preparation of the Gifts,

2. Eucharistic Prayer,

3. Breaking of the Bread,

4. Communion

four key moments in the eucharistic liturgy:

Eucharist

 is the memorial of Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples and of his death and resurrection anticipated in that meal.

Eucharist

Christians are nourished and strengthened in the Spirit, and united more closely with one another, thus manifesting the power of the ____ as Covenant

"Sacrifice-sacrament, Communion-sacrament, and Presence-sacrament"

Reflection on the Eucharist will try for harmonious balance of three essential aspects:

reservation of the Blessed sacrament and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Outside the Mass, Eucharistic devotion is fostered by:

their own personal sins for which they are responsible, and the "sin of the world"

Christians experience moral evil on two basic levels:

sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

____ are the symbolic efficacious means of bringing God's mercy and healing.

Reconciliation

through this sacrament Christian receive Christ's forgiveness of sins committed after baptism

1. individual reconciliation

2. communal celebration of reconciliation

3. general absolution

three distinct forms of celebrating the sacrament of Reconciliation:

Anointing of the Sick

the Church has continued this ministry of Jesus through the sacrament of the _____, given to those who are dangerously ill due to sickness or old age

laying on of hands and holy oil

signs and symbols of Anointing of the Sick:

1. how the sacrament responds to the basic needs of the sick

2. how the sacrament has an essential communal dimension

3. that the sacrament, though primarily concerned with spiritual healing, also is given for the sick's bodily healing, if this be God's will

Catechesis in this sacrament (Anointing of the Sick) and in terms of the healing ministry in general will stress:

Christian marriage

is the union of two baptized, man and woman, who freely give themselves to each other in a lifelong covenant of love

Marriage

Through this sacrament the Lord blesses their union, offering them special grace and strength needed to per-severe and grow in their marital commitment.

Jesus Christ

the supreme high priest through whom we offer acceptable worship to the Father and receive our Father's blessings

Holy Orders

 After a period of theological, spiritual and pastoral preparation, they receive the sacrament of ____

the laying on of hands by the bishop, and the prayer of consecration.

After a period of theological, spiritual and pastoral preparation, they receive the sacrament of Holy Orders through:

1. to proclaim the word of God

2. to celebrate the Eucharist and administer the other sacraments,

3. to build up the Christian community in faith and love

The principal duties of the ordained priests are:

1. bishops

2. priests

3. deacons

Participation in this ordained ministry exists on three levels:

bishops

____ as successors of the apostles, receive the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders, to represent Christ and exercise the role of chief shepherd of their flock

priests

are co-workers of the bishops, celebrating the Eucharist, preaching, and forgiving sin in the sacrament of Reconciliation

deacons

who share in this sacrament to a lesser extent, and are principally engaged in the ministry of the Word and service of charity

sacramentals

these are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments

sacramentals

they signify effects, particularly of a spiritual nature, which are obtained through the Church's intercession

 crucifixes, holy pictures, statues of Sto. Niño, rosaries and medals

sacramentals examples: