Catholic practice

Q) The sacramental nature of reality?

• “an outward sign of an inward grace”

• Baptism - person is freed from original sin and becomes a son/ daughter of god, receiving the strength from god to continue Jesus mission

• Eucharist - recieving the real presence of Christ in a spiritual way and uniting the catholic community though mass

• Anointing of the sick - gives strength in sickness and suffering and prepares them for death.

• Matrimony - two people give themself permanently and exclusively to each other and should be open to procreation and making new life

Liturgical worship

• structured public worship where humans take part in the work of god which helps catholics to grow in holiness

• Catholics expected to attend mass weekly

• Began at the last supper - “do this in remembrance of me“

What are the four main parts of mass?

1. Introductory rites - call to mind sins and ask forgiveness in preparation for receiving the Eucharist

2. Liturgy of the word - meeting Jesus

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