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Baptism
Cleansing of original sin, initiation into the Church, indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Minister of Baptism
Ordained minister, or anyone in emergency.
Essential Symbols of Baptism
Water.
Words of Baptism
I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Actions of Baptism
Pouring or triple immersion in water.
Eucharist
Nourishment of the soul, union with Christ, renewal of grace.
Minister of Eucharist
Ordained priest.
Essential Symbols of Eucharist
Bread and wine.
Words of Eucharist
This is my body... This is my blood.
Actions of Eucharist
Breaking of bread and sharing of cup.
Confirmation
Strengthening of faith, indwelling of the Holy Spirit, maturity in the Christian life.
Minister of Confirmation
Bishop (or priest in certain cases).
Essential Symbols of Confirmation
Chrism (blessed oil).
Words of Confirmation
Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.
Actions of Confirmation
Anointing on forehead with oil.
Reconciliation
Forgiveness of sins, reconciliation with God and the Church, peace of conscience.
Minister of Reconciliation
Ordained priest.
Essential Symbols of Reconciliation
Raised hand (absolution gesture).
Words of Reconciliation
I absolve you of your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Actions of Reconciliation
Confession, penance, absolution.
Anointing of the Sick
Strengthening, peace, courage in illness or old age, sometimes physical healing.
Minister of Anointing of the Sick
Ordained priest.
Essential Symbols of Anointing of the Sick
Oil of the sick.
Words of Anointing of the Sick
Through this holy anointing, may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.
Actions of Anointing of the Sick
Anointing on forehead and hands.
Holy Matrimony
Union in love, grace to live out marriage, participation in the mission of the Church as a couple.
Minister of Holy Matrimony
The couple (priest witnesses).
Essential Symbols of Holy Matrimony
Rings.
Actions of Holy Matrimony
Exchange of vows, joining of hands, exchange of rings.
Holy Orders
Grace to serve the Church, indelible spiritual character, authority to perform sacraments.
Minister of Holy Orders
Bishop.
Essential Symbols of Holy Orders
Chrism, laying on of hands.
Actions of Holy Orders
Laying on of hands, anointing with oil.
Sacrament
A religious rite recognized as of particular importance and significance.
Liturgy
The public, communal, and official worship of the church
Sign
An object that represents something else
Symbol
An object or action that points us to another reality
Ritual
Symbolic action that has deeper meaning
Immersion into Water
Essential element of Baptism Rite
Consecration with Oil
symbolizes God's blessing and being chosen by God for a special role
Efficacious
The power something holds to cause a desired effect
Disposition
An inner attitude and readiness to receive God's gifts through sacraments
Grace
The free and undeserved gift of God's loving and active presence
Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
Sacraments of Healing
Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
Chrism
perfumed oil blessed by the bishop
Oil of the Catechumen
Holy oil that represents a strengthening against evil and a cleansing from sin
Sanctifying Grace
A supernatural gift of God by which our sins are forgiven, we are made holy, and our friendship with God is restored.
Indelible Character
A permanent spiritual mark that is imprinted on the soul in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders.
Laying on of Hands
A gesture that is a main rite in the Sacrament of Confirmation
Christ the Physician
healer of mankind ailment (sin) as Christ restores and renews us
Act of Contrition
prayer that expresses sorrow for sins
Penance
atonement for sin
Absolution
forgiveness; pardon; release
Repentance
sincere regret or remorse
Viaticum
Holy Communion received by dying persons to help them pass over to God in the afterlife
Oil of the Sick
Blessed olive oil used in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick to anoint the forehead and hands of people who are seriously ill or near death.
