Catholic theology sentence examples

The Eucharist is a ______ through which Catholics receive the real pressure of Jesus and the grace He offers.

Sacrament

The Catholic Church teaches that _____ is not something we earn, but a free gift of God’s divine love given to us out of His love.

Grace

In each Sacrament, the ____ is the specific words spoken by the minister that reveal and communicate God’s action.

Form

The water used in Baptism is the ______ of the sacrament because it is the material sign through which Christ gives new life

Matter

The Mass is the central celebration of the ______ because it allows the People of God to practice in the work of God.

Liturgy

The priest acts as the _______ of the Sacrament of Reconciliation when he heard the person’s confession and gave absolution.

Minister

The Sacrament is effective ______ because its grace comes from God, not from the holiness of the priest celebrating it.

ex opere operato

The Church’s prayers during Mass teach Catholics important truths about their faith, showing the meaning of ______.

lex orandi, lex credendi