SACRAMENTS

sacrament

a visible, tangible sign instituted by christ to give grace; a saving symbolic act or a visible sign arising from the ministry of christ

always performed in the name of christ, work of the holy spirit, free gift and call

elements of the sacrament

initiation, healing, and service/vocation

functions of the sacrament

baptism, confirmation, eucharist

initiation sacraments

reconciliation, anointing of the sick

healing sacraments

marriage, holy orders

service/vocation sacraments

primordial

meaning first, original, or fundamental

john 14:9

“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father”

st. paul

refers to Christ as the visible sign of the invisible god

jesus, christ/messiah, son of god, emmanuel, rabbi/teacher, lord

six titles of jesus