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Review Guide 

Unit 2: The Sacramental Nature of the Church

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  1. Define Sacraments (according to the CCC on slide 4 of the Unit 2.1 PowerPoint).


sacraments are a visible sign of us accepting God 


  1. What does “efficacious” mean?


capable of having desired result or effect 


  1. What is a “sign?”


a sign is a visible signal of the presence of God


  1. What are some of the things Christ did on earth? How do we celebrate these events now?


Christ was born, killed, and rebirthed on earth. We celebrate this event by celebrating and remembering the paschal mystery through Easter.


  1. Is the Church necessary? How do we know? What is the mission or role of the Church?

It's considered necessary because it is the means through which God continues

His work in the worid.



  1. What is Grace?

gods gift of love, mercy, and assistance that empowers people to live in accordance with his will


  1. Can grace be earned? How can we receive grace?


grace can’t be earned given to us by gods love and mercy 


  1. What does Matthew 16:15-19 reveal about Jesus, the Church and Peter’s role in the Church?


"You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." He recognizes Jesus as the promised Savior and the divine Son of God.”


  1. What does Peter’s name mean? How does his name relate to his mission?


his name means “rock” significant because he is the rock of the church for all christians 


  1. What did archaeologists find underneath St. Peter’s Basilica in 1960? How does this relate to Matthew 16:18?

They found the tomb of St. Peter. It reminds us that he is the rock on which the church is built 




  1. What does the word “Church” mean?

means convocation 



  1. What does the word “Catholic” mean?


means universal 


  1. How did St. Augustine define “Sacrament?”


visible sign of invisible grace 


  1. What is “the Primordial Sacrament?”


The mystery of God becoming man through the Incarnation


  1. How are we called to be “sacraments” as members of the Church?


rhe church is called to be an instrument of grace in the world revealing the love and joy of god


  1. How does St. Paul describe the relationship between Christ and the Church? How are we called to act in light of this image?


“he is the head of the body, the church” when we’re baptized were joined in christ and share unity 


  1. Define the Sacramental Economy.

"The communication or dispensation of the fruits of Christ's Paschal mystery in the celebration of the Church's sacramental liturgy."



  1. What is the Paschal Mystery?

life death and resurrection of jesus 



  1. Define Liturgy.


• "The church's official, public worship of God through which the people participate in work of god


  1. What work is God doing through our participation in the liturgy? How did God achieve this work?


He is present and listening to us. He achieved this work through the Paschal mystery 


  1. Is the concept of the liturgy new and unique to Christianity?

no


  1. Give three examples of how the liturgy was influenced by events from our Jewish roots?

Passover, unleavened bread (Eucharist), Jesus is sacrificial lamb of God



  1. What is the Liturgical Year?


The celebration throughout the year of the mysteries of the Lord's birth, life, death, and resurrection 


  1. What is the first season of the liturgical year? What color is associated with this season?


advent purple 


  1. What are the three realities we focus on during the season of Advent?


past present and future 


  1. When does the Christmas season begin? When does it end?


begins christmas eve and ends on feast of jesus jan 6


  1. What does the Church focus on in Ordinary Time? What color is associated with this season?


- We reflect on the teachings and life of Jesus Christ and to put them into action in our own lives, green


  1. What is the symbolic length of Lent? Why? 


40 days jesus traveling in dessert 


  1. When does it begin? When does it end?


begins ash wensday and ends holy thursday 


  1. What does the Church focus on in Lent? 

sharing in christ’s suffering by being selfless 



  1. What is the shortest season in the Liturgical calendar? What days and events are celebrated in this season?



Easter Triduum, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday are celebrated



  1. When does Easter begin? When does it end?


Begins on Easter Vigil and ends on Pentecost


  1. Define Form, as in the “Form” of a Sacrament. Give an example.


traditional words used in sacramental liturgy 


  1. Define Matter, as in the “Matter” of a Sacrament. Give an example.



traditional elements and or gestures used in sacramental liturgy 

  1. Define Prayer.


"The living relationship between the children of God with their Father who is good beyond measure, with ilis Son and the Holy Spirit"


  1. Define Liturgy of the Hours.

daily prayer of church



  1. What is the Rosary? Is Rosary an example of Liturgy?


the life of christ through mary’s eyes and no


  1. Are all forms of prayer liturgies? Why or why not?


no some prayers are private 


  1. Can liturgy be replaced by private prayer and personal devotions, or vice versa? Why or why not?



No, they are both equally important