Sacraments and Christian Faith

Flashcards focused on key concepts regarding the sacraments of Christian faith, their meanings, and roles in the Church.

Sacraments of Christian initiation

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, and Confession.

Sacraments

Effective signs of grace, instituted by Christ, through which divine life is bestowed upon us.

Attributes of the Church

One, holy, catholic, and apostolic.

Conscience

Helps us make reasonable judgments to determine whether our actions are moral.

Salvation

The state of being saved or redeemed from sin; all salvation comes from Christ.

Sin

Any deliberate offense against the will of God, including venial and mortal sin.

Trinity

Three divine persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in one God.

Jesus Christ

The second divine person of the Trinity, possessing both human and divine nature.

Purpose of Creation

God created us to love, know, and serve Him and to be with Him in heaven.

Theological virtues

Faith, hope, and charity.

The Mass

Celebration of Jesus' sacrifice and reception of the Eucharist.

Grace

Necessary for obtaining salvation, received through the sacraments.

Creed

Contains the main truths of our faith.

Catholic Church

Only Church founded by Jesus Christ himself, possessing all sacraments.

Holy Spirit

The third person of the Trinity who dwells within us.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Sacrament that gives us the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

Pentecost

The day when the Holy Spirit was sent to the Apostles.

Apostles of Christ

Those who communicate the Christian faith to others.

Witnesses of Christ

Living the Christian faith and bearing witness through example.

Confirmation

Completes Baptism and enables us as witnesses and apostles of Christ.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Seven gifts: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of God.

Holy Chrism

Oil used in Confirmation, blessed by the Bishop.

Prayer

Raising our hearts and minds to God.

Purposes of prayer

To adore God, thank Him, ask for forgiveness, and for our own and others' needs.