Liturgy and Sacraments Review

What is a Sacrament?

An outward sign corresponding with an inward transformation of the Holy Spirit. Significance: It makes God's grace visible and effective in our lives.

What is Grace?

The free and undeserved gift of God’s love and presence. Significance: It helps us respond to God and grow in holiness.

What is the Sacramental Principle?

The belief that God uses physical things (like water, oil, bread) to communicate invisible grace. Significance: Shows the value of the physical world in God's plan.

What does "Instituted by Christ" mean?

It means that Jesus directly established the Sacraments. Significance: Each Sacrament connects us to Jesus’ own life and mission.

What is the purpose of the Sacraments?

To give grace, build up the Church, and draw us into relationship with God. Significance: They are God's way of making His love present and effective in our lives.

What are the Sacraments of Initiation?

Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation. Significance: They begin and strengthen our life in Christ.

What are the Sacraments of Healing?

Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Significance: They restore spiritual and physical health through God's mercy.

What are the Sacraments of Service?

Holy Orders and Matrimony. Significance: They serve the Church and help others grow in holiness.

What does Baptism do?

Removes original sin, makes us members of the Church, and begins our life in Christ. Significance: It's the foundation of Christian life.

What are symbols of Baptism?

Water, oil, white garment, candle. Significance: They show cleansing, strengthening, new life, and the light of Christ.

Why is Jesus’ baptism important?

It shows He identifies with us and marks the start of His mission. Significance: Sets an example for us to follow.

What does the Church say about infant baptism?

It is valid and powerful because the faith of the community

What does Confirmation do?

Strengthens baptismal grace, seals us with the Holy Spirit, and empowers us to live our faith boldly. Significance: Matures our faith.

What are symbols of Confirmation?

Chrism oil, laying on of hands. Significance: Show being chosen, strengthened, and anointed for mission.

What is the Theology of the Mass?

The Mass is both a sacrifice and a meal. Significance: It re-presents Christ’s death and unites us to Him.

Why is the Mass central to Catholic life?

Because it brings together Scripture, prayer, and the Eucharist. Significance: It's the source and summit of our faith.

What is the Liturgical Calendar?

The Church’s calendar marking seasons in Jesus’ life. Significance: Helps us live our year with Christ.

What are the major seasons of the Liturgical Year?

Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum, Easter. Significance: Each season focuses on a different part of Christ’s story.

What is the Lectionary?

The book of Scripture readings used in Mass. Significance: Organizes the Word of God for each day and season.

What is the Triduum?

The three days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Significance: Commemorates Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection.

What does it mean to live liturgically?

To carry the values and meaning of the liturgy into daily life. Significance: Helps faith shape your everyday actions.

How do Sacraments use creation?

God uses created things (water, oil, bread, wine) to give grace. Significance: Creation has value and reveals God.

Why are symbols important in Sacraments?

They communicate deeper spiritual truths in visible ways. Significance: Help us understand and experience grace physically.

What is inculturation?

Expressing faith using symbols and traditions of a particular culture. Significance: Makes the faith accessible and alive in every culture.