Religion Sem 1

the liturgical cycle is a year-long cycle that celebrates…

the Paschal Mystery

what are sacramentals?

water, ashes, palms, candles, rosaries, crucifics

the 7 Sacraments are efficacious, which means…

They are effective in bringing about the reality that they signify

(T/F) we cannot arrive at the existence by God by reason alone

FALSE

what does not leave an indelible mark?

Marriage

what is not a Sacrament of Initiation?

Holy Orders

what biblical passage is most commonly associated with Confirmation?

Acts 2: 1-4

when are RCIA candidates typically baptized?

Easter Vigil

what is an effect of the Sacrament of Confirmation?

the sealing (or perfection) of baptismal grace

distinct mode of being that exists on its own

substance

Christ is the eternal high _______, who offered himself once and for all on the Cross

Priest

The bread retaines its __________ after the words of consecration

accident

what is not a spiritual effect of the Eucharist?

indelible mark

what is the name of Jesus offered in the Gospel of John which connects Christ to Passover?

Lamb of God

what is not the matter of the Sacrament of Confession?

absolution

in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, who sets in persona Christi?

the priest (or bishop)

what are the 2 punishments associated with sin?

temporal and eternal

what is not a name of the Sacrament of Confession?

contrition

an inclination to sin due to the inheritance of a corrupted nature

concupiscence

a deliberate breaking of a law of God that destroys charity in the heart

mortal sin

what is the matter of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?

Anointing with Oil of the Sick

what best reflects the Catholic understand of Purgatory?

the condition in which the souls of the just are purifed after death

What does Rev 21:27 state?

but nothing unclean shall enter it….

the minister of the Sacrament of Matrimony

the couple

matter

physical thing

form

words associated with the matter

(T/F) the church grants divorces

FALSE

the first expression of human joy was found in…

original unity

Jesus as Primordial Sacrament

Jesus is the visible sign of God

Sacrament

visible sign of an invisible divine reality. 7 instituted by Christ and dispensed through the Church

Sacramentality

God is present in all of being and creation

DEF of Sacramentals

prayers, artifacts that lead and point to the sacraments but are not explicitly part of the 7

Efficacious

this speaks to the overall effects of the sacraments, how they actually forgive sins

Sacramentum

Latin for mystery

Liturgy

literally means work of the people

Liturgical Cycle

how we celebrate and participate in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist

Ritual

patterns, actions that usually include words and manifest often as ceremonies

Symbol

an object or person that point to another deeper reality

Grace

unmerited gift of god that manifests in two ways

Actual Grace

day to day experience in God helping us

Sanctifying Grace

a unique grace that aids our souls in sanctification (getting to heaven). Received through the Sacraments

Matter of Baptism

water

Form of Baptism

“I baptize you”

Matter of Confirmation

Oil, chrism

Form of Confirmation

“Be sealed with the Holy Spirit”

Sacraments of Initiation that are formative and initiate the receiver into the mystical Body of Christ

Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation

Effects of Baptism

1. Forgiveness of Original Sin and Personal

2. Sin incorporates into the body of Christ

3. Spiritual death uniting us to the paschal mystery and rebirth as a new creature

4 Biblical indications of Baptism

1. Noah and the Flood

2. Moses splitting the red sea

3. The waters of creation in Genesis

4. Christ’s Baptism

How Baptism unites us to the Paschal mystery

We die through the waters of Baptism. Reborn or resurrected as a new creature. This is analogous to the Paschal mystery. Christ dies and is reborn as Savior.

2 Effects of Confirmation

1. Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

2. Confirmed in our faith, called to defend and preach the gospel.

Pentecost and Acts chapter 2

Pentecost is the feast commemorating the holy spirit descending on the apostles in Acts Chapter 2. They are given the gift of tongues and after this they baptize thousands preaching the Gospel

Original Sin

State we are born in All humans inherit the original sin of choosing to transgress against God in the Garden committed by Adam and Eve

Easter Vigil

Liturgical celebration at the end of Lent celebrating the Resurrection. (occurs the night before easter.) Also when RCIA candidates are received fully into the Church

Catechumen

term speaking to students who are in formation of RCIA- Rite of Christian initiation for Adults

3 Biblical indications of the Eucharist

1. Jesus feeds the 5000 with bread

2. The First priest Melchizedek offers bread and wine as signs.

3. The Jewish people are sustained in the desert with Moses (Exodus) with bread from heaven.

Matter of the Sacrament of Eucharist

Bread and Wine

Form of the Sacrament of Eucharist

“This is my body…this is my blood”

4 Effects of the Eucharist

1. Union with Christ

2. Forgiveness of Venial Sins

3. Solidarity with the poor.

4. Sanctifying Grace

Real Presence

Jesus is actually present in the Eucharist, Body Blood soul and Divinity is actually present when receiving the bread and wine. Not symbolic or Metaphoric

Transubstantiation

Substance of Bread changes to the substance of Christs body and Blood while retaining its accidents (Taste, smell, touch)

Passover

Jewish celebration commemorating the “Passing Over” of Death in the Exodus Story. The Jewish people were saved by the blood of a lamb. Jewish people continue to eat bread and eat Lamb at Passover. Christ institutes the Eucharist at Passover

Monstrance

a vessel holding the Consecrated Eucharist to display in Churches

Tabernacle

a cupboard or box type structure holding extra consecrated hosts for safekeeping

Chalice

Cup which holds Christ’s blood during Mass

Paschal Mystery

A general term referring to Christ’s life, death, and resurrection

Priest

An authorized mediator between God and man ordained to offer sacrifices to God

Anamnesis

Calling to mind, recollecting, memorial, sacrifice

Consecration

Words spoken by Priest in which the bread and wine are changed, made sacred

Matter of the Sacrament of Confirmation

confession, contrition, and willingness to make satisfaction

Matter of the Anointing of the Sick

Oil of the Sick

Form of the Anointing of the Sick

“through this holy Anointing…” said by priest.

5 names of the Sacrament of Penance

1. Conversion

2. Reconciliation

3. Forgiveness

4. Penance

5. Confession

The Necessity of the Penance as a Sacrament

This sacrament restores the broken relationship that sin causes within the Divine Friendship

Mortal Sin

Serious offense to God in a grave matter (10 commandments). Done in full knowledge and full consent. This sin requires Confession to be forgiven

Venial Sin

Less serious offense, done perhaps without knowledge or full consent. These sins can be forgiven through the Eucharist and do not completely separate From God

Eternal Punishment

damnation; remitted in Confession through the absolution given by priest

Temporal Punishment

All sin carries THIS punishment. Christ states in Mt 5:26…”you will not get out till you have paid the last penny). THIS punishment remains after confession

Contrition

Latin word for crushed. We must approach confession with a sorrowful and crushed heart.

4 Effects of Anointing of the Sick

1. Gift of the Holy Spirit imbues strength peace and courage

2. Union with Christ’s Passion

3. Preparation for the final Journey

4. Physical Healing IF it is the Lord’s Will.

Understanding the Sacraments of Mission and Community

The other Sacraments pertain to the receiver. These sacraments are ordered to the greater community. They are our calling/vocation.

Matter of the Sacrament of Holy Orders

Laying of Hands

Form of the Sacrament of Holy Orders

Specific prayer of consecration pertaining to Level (Deacon, priest, Bishop)

Minister of Holy Orders

Bishop

Matter of the Sacrament of Marriage

Mutual consent of the couple and their promise to live as husband/wife

Form of the Sacrament of Marriage

Spoken vows “ I take you…”

3 Biblical Passages for Marriage

1. Gen 1:26-28

2. Gen 2:24

3. Mt 19:1-9

How Christ elevates Marriage

Marriage previously understood as family matter and divorce was allowed. Christ elevates this to its original understanding in Genesis 2:24. Marriage cannot be dissolved. (Indissolubility) Thus Catholic “marriage” end in annulments rather than divorce.

Christ as the Bridegroom

Marital love between husband and wife is an image of Christ’s love for the Church. Thus we call Christ the Bridegroom and the Church is His Bride.