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Signs

Signs

- Has something to do with the world of information and function

Symbols

- Has something to do with the world of meaning and value

Sacrament

- A sign or symbol that represents God and His love

- Leads us to God and His love

- Sensible sign or symbol that gives grace

Sacramentum

The word Sacrament derives from the Latin word ---

Consecrated

Meaning of the word ‘Sacramentum’

Mystery

The Greek translation of Sacrament is ---

St. Paul

According to ---, sacrament is a mystery

- Save

- Renew

- Unite

A sacrament refers to God’s hidden plan of always wanting to ---, ---, and --- all things to Christ

St. Augustine

According to ---, sacrament is an outward sign of sacred reality. It is a holy sign, symbol, image, or expression through which the believer can both perceive and receive an invisible grace

St. Thomas Aquinas

According to ---, sacrament is an efficacious symbol. It affects what it symbolizes and symbolizes what if affects

Jose M. De Mesa

According to --- a sacrament is “Bakas ng pagmamahal ng Dios”

Jesus

- is considered the primary sacrament of God

Jesus as Source

– He is the one whom all the sacraments are rooted and from whom they derive their efficacy

Jesus as Primary Agent

– He is the one, through actions and words, who ministers celebrating various sacraments, offers Himself in sacrifice, binds in faithful love, and consecrates for service

Jesus as Goal

– He is the goal of all sacraments, Christ is the perfection towards our life on Earth tends

flesh

Incarnation came from the word in and caro which means ---

“God is with us”

Meaning of ‘Emmanuel’

mystery of God’s plan

Jesus is the --- for mankind

Church

- is the basic sacrament of encounter with Christ

- Perfect Sacrament of Christ

Qahal Yahweh

Church is derived from the Hebrew word ---

Ekklesia

Church is derived from the Greek word ---

Kuriake

Church is derived from the Latin word ---

- People of God

- People of God called together

In the Old Testament, Qahal Yahweh means ---

Church

Refers to the people belonging to God

church

Building or structure that serves as place for gathering

1. Sacrament of Initiation

2. Sacrament of Healing

3. Sacrament of Vocation and Commitment

3 Groups of Sacrament

1. Baptism

2. Confirmation

3. Holy Eucharist

3 Sacraments under Sacrament of Initiation

1. Reconciliation (Confession)

2. Anointing of the Sick

2 Sacraments under Sacrament of Healing

1. Holy Matrimony

2. Holy Orders

2 Sacraments under Sacrament of Vocation and Commitment

Sacrament

A sign that we can see instituted by Christ to give us God’s grace

Sacramentals

Instituted by the Church and obtain graces for us by helping us practice acts of virtue

Sacramentals

Purifies various conditions of life

Sacramentals

Convey graces through works and prayers of the Church

divine origin

Sacramentals do not have a ---

1. Blessings given by priests, bishops, and deacons

2. Prayers against evil spirits called exorcisms

3. Blessed objects of devotion

Three Kinds of Sacramentals

Blessings given by priests, bishops, and deacons

(Kind of Sacramental)

- Special blessings for fields, gardens, schools, cars, houses, wine, water, etc.

- The people and objects seek God’s protection from themselves and are also reminded that should be set apart for the Glory of God

Prayers against evil spirits called exorcisms

(Kind of Sacramental)

- Priests and Bishops also perform exorcisms which command the devil to leave a possessed person or forbids him from harming someone

Blessed objects of devotion

(Kind of Sacramentals)

- Blessed objects are other sacramentals because the Church has performed a special blessing on them

- Helps strengthen Catholic faith in God

Cross

Symbol of Christianity but there are over 3500 denominations

Crucifix

A Catholic symbol which reminds us of the suffering of Christ and His willingness to give His life for us out of love

1. Incense

2. Palms

3. Sacramental Actions

4. Miraculous Medal

5. Medal of St. Benedict

6. Crucifix

7. Relics

8. Ashes

9. Holy Water

10. Sacred Images

11. The Way of the Cross

11 Examples of Sacramentals

Incense

- An aromatic gum and when blessed and used by a priest, bishop, or deacons

- A symbol of faithful enthusiasm, virtue, and prayers rising up to God

Palms

- Blessed on “Palm or Passion Sunday” and those remaining are burned and used ashes to be placed on foreheads of believers on the first day of lent – Ash Wednesday

Sacramental Actions

- involves sacred actions, words, and objects

- Kneeling, Sign of the Cross, Bowing

Miraculous Medal

- the most famous medal of all

- Our Lady promised help and protection for all who will wear it

Sister Catherine Laboure

The Miraculous Medal originates with --- in year 1830, when Virgin Mary gave her a mission.

Medal of St. Benedict

- There is number of miracles associated with this medal, both spiritual and physical.

St Benedict of Nursia

The Medal of St. Benedict was named after ---

“devil-chasing medal”

The Medal of St. Benedict is also known as the ---

Crucifix

- the most important, widespread, and venerated sacramental in the Church.

- represents Jesus Christ, our Savior

- the symbol of mankind’s redemption.

- It is present in all Catholic and most Christian churches

Relics

- Catholic Church honors the bodies of the saints or objects which came into contact with them and objects connected with Our Lord.

Ashes

- are used during Mass on Ash Wednesday.

- By tradition last year’s palm branches from Palm Sunday are burnt to provide these.

Holy Water

- simply ordinary water sanctified by the blessing of the Church

- used by the priests to perform acts of blessing, lay people can use it for their own private devotions.

6th of January (Epiphany)

Traditionally the water is blessed on the --- which is devoted to the Baptism of Our Lord.

Sacred Images

- help us to remember of the people they represent and to avoid distractions while praying.

Incarnation

- In Christianity use of images is based upon the doctrine of ---

The Way of the Cross

- Another sacramental prayer which recalls Christ’s suffering, death, and burial

2 Kings 5:10

(References to the Use of Sacramentals in the Bible)

In the Old Testament, Naaman went to Elisha for a cure for his leprosy. Elisha told him, “Go and wash seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will heal, and you will be clean”

2 Kings 13:20-21

(References to the Use of Sacramentals in the Bible)

When the man came in contact with the bones of Elisha, he came back to life and rose to his feet

John 9:6-12

(References to the Use of Sacramentals in the Bible)

Jesus healed the blind man using mud

Luke 8:44

(References to the Use of Sacramentals in the Bible)

The woman with hemorrhages was healed by touching Jesus’ garment

Acts 19:11-12

(References to the Use of Sacramentals in the Bible)

it is recounted that when face cloths or aprons that had touched the skin of Paul and were applied to the sick, diseases were healed, and evil spirits released.

1. Holy Water

2. Sign of the Cross

3. Blessed Salt

4. Rosary

4 Sacramentals that are Directly Referenced in the Bible