Catholic Christianity - Sacraments

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