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The Sacraments
The Sacraments are an
outward sign
of inward grace, instituted by Christ for our sanctification
The Purpose of the Sacraments
1) To make people holy
2) To build up the body of Christ
3) To give worship to God
The Sacraments are signs
They teach us about our faith
Signs of God's love for His Church
The Seven Sacraments
Baptism
Confirmation
E
ucharist
Reconciliation
Holy Matrimony
Holy Orders
Anointing of the Sick
Not in the order of when it would be received
Sacraments of Initiation
These sacraments bring us into full membership in the Church
1) Baptism
2) Eucharist
3) Confirmation
Sacraments of Healing
These sacraments restore our relationship with God
1) Reconciliation
2) Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Mission & Service
These sacraments strengthen our vocation, or calling, from God
1) Holy Matrimony
2) Holy Orders
Components of a Sacrament
Scriptural Foundation
Evidence in the New Testament of Jesus' institution of these special signs and causes of Grace
Minister
Someone who performs the rite (or ceremony) of the Sacrament
The minister does not make the sacrament, Christ does
Receiver
Sacraments have rules for who is eligible or able to receive the sacrament based on their state in life
Frequency
Sacraments have rules on how frequent a sacrament can be received based on several factors
Effect
Each sacrament has its own effect on the individual and have been given to the Church for different purposes
Form
The words and actions that go along with the rite of the sacrament
These are given to us by Christ and do not change
Matter
The physical elements that are required for the sacrament
These are tangible signs that indicate the presence and reality of the sacrament
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