Catholic Christianity - Sacraments
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FlashcardsWhat is a sacrament?
Religious ceremony
What is done during baptism?
Sign of the cross
Dunked under water
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What is a sacrament?
Religious ceremony
What is done during baptism?
Sign of the cross
Dunked under water
Why is baptism done?
To become a member of the Church
What is confirmation?
Renewal of baptismal promises
What happens during confirmation?
Anointed with oil
Take new name
Why is confirmation done?
To strengthen faith and receive 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit
What is the Eucharist also known as?
Communion
What is the Eucharist?
Ritual celebrating the Last Supper
What happens during the Eucharist?
Bread and wine are transformed and eatenW
Why is the Eucharist important?
God is present physically
What is the transformation of the Eucharist (bread and wine) called?
Transubstantiation
What does the bread represent and turn into in the Eucharist?
Jesus' body
What does the wine represent and turn into in the Eucharist?
Jesus' blood
What does the CCC describe the Eucharist as?
'Sacrament of sacraments'
What is reconciliation?
Repentance, admittance, forgiveness, and penance for sins
Why is reconciliation important?
Removes the spiritual illness of sin
What happens during reconciliation?
Contentender talks about the sins they committed and asks for forgiveness from Priest, who is sat behind a wall.
What is anointing of the sick?
Sick person is rubbed with oil for strength through their suffering
What happens during anointing of the sick?
Priest lays hands on person, anoints them, their sins are absorbed.
Why is anointing of the sick important?
Gives strength and prepares individual for future
What is holy matrimony?
Marriage
What happens during holy matrimony?
Solemn promises, exchange of rings, signing of the register.
Why is holy matrimony important?
Two people are united as 'one flesh', and can now procreate.
What is holy orders?
Ordinations as a member of the clergy
What happens during holy orders?
Prayer of consecration, given paten and chalice, hands laid on shoulders
Why is holy orders important?
Establishes Christ's presence and is above sacrament of all sacraments
Which is the a sacrament all Catholics won't experience unless they want to become a priest?
Holy orders
Which 3 sacraments are the sacraments of initiation?
Baptism
Confirmation
Holy orders
What is a Bible verse about holy matrimony?
'what God has joined together, let no man separate' - Matthew
Is divorce valid in Catholicism?
No
What is an alternative to divorce?
Annulment
Which 2 sacraments does the Church of England recognise?
Eucharist
Baptism
What do Catholics receive from doing the sacraments?
God's grace