Church History - Final Sacraments of Service and Healing

Proper Matter, Form, and Minister for Holy Orders

matter: laying on the hands, sacred chrism oil

form: consecratory prayer

minister: bishop

Proper Matter, Form, and Minister for Matrimony

matter: vows, rings

form: vows

minister: bride and groom

Proper Matter, Form, and Minister for Reconciliation

matter: Confession of sins, Contrition, and Satisfaction.

form: "I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

minister: a priest.

Proper Matter, Form, and Minister for Anointing of the sick

matter holy oil (Oil of the Sick)

form: "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit"

minister: bishop or priest

What are the 3 degrees of Holy Orders?

bishop, priest, deacon

What are the two types of Deacons and their roles?

transitional - on his way to becoming a priest, focuses on service and community in the church

permanent - serves as deacon for life, can be married, assists masses, etc

What are the two types of Priests and their roles?

diocesan - ordained to serve certain area, assigned to parish by bishop

religious order - priests who belong to certain order; Jesuit Dominicans, take vows of poverty, chastity, obedience

dalmatic

outer liturgical vestment of deacon or bishop

represents joy

mitre

hat worn by bishop

sign of authority

stole (diagonally)

worn by deacon

sign of their service and ministry

papal ferula

staff for pope (cross on top)

represents shepherd of church

chasuble

the outer vestment worn by a priest at liturgy

changes with liturgical season

stole (over shoulders)

worn by priest

sign of priest's authority

episcopal ring

ring worn by a bishop

sign of his lifelong fidelity to the Church

bride of the church

book of the gospels

deacon

sign of his mission to proclaim gospel of the churc

pectoral cross

bishop or pope cross

sign of clergy membership and seniority

crosier staff

used by bishop

shepherd symbol for watching over the flocks

What are the Three Rites of Marriage?

Matrimony within Mass

Matrimony without Mass

Matrimony between a Catholic and a non-Christian

What is Freedom of Consent?

The couples express their consent to marry. Without free consent, there is no marriage.

What program must couples participate in through their parish or diocese, and what are some reasons for participating in it?

Pre-Cana that the couple may better understand the commitment they are making and express sincere consent Some topics addressed in the program are finances, in-laws, family size, children's education, val-ues, preferences, sexuality, and conflict styles

What does Matrimony join a man and woman in?

- A covenant for life

- A holy union created by God.

What is Viaticum and Extreme Unction?

the Eucharist as given to a person near or in danger of death.

What is Extreme Unction?

another name for anointing of the sick

(also known as last rights)

Who can give reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick, and who can give viaticum

priest, bishop, deacon