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The Sacraments

The Sacraments. St. Mary’s R.C.I.A. What is a Sacrament?. Definitions:. Latin: sacramentum; Greek: mysterion. Rites/rituals performed in/by the Church, to convey God’s “ grace ” to believers. Number of Sacraments?. Catholics & Orthodox Christians: seven.

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The Sacraments

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  1. The Sacraments St. Mary’s R.C.I.A.

  2. What is a Sacrament? Definitions: • Latin: sacramentum; Greek: mysterion • Rites/rituals performed in/by the Church, to convey God’s “grace” to believers Number of Sacraments? • Catholics & Orthodox Christians: seven • Most Protestants: only two (Baptism and Eucharist) Aspects of each Sacrament: • Effects and Ministers • Central Words and Actions • Biblical Basis

  3. Types of Sacraments Sacraments of Initiation • Baptism • Confirmation • Eucharist Sacraments of Healing • Penance /Reconciliation • Anointing of the Sick Sacraments of Vocation • Marriage / Matrimony • Holy Orders

  4. Baptism Effects • Gk. baptizo = “dipped/immersed” in water. • Becoming a member of Christ’s Church. • Having one's sins forgiven. -Original sin and personal sin. Ministers • Bishops • Priests • Deacons • Anyone (in case of urgent need)

  5. Central Words & ActionsBaptism Words "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Actions • Full immersion in water or pouring of water over head • Other symbols: anointing, candles, white garment Movie Clip – Jesus of Nazareth

  6. Biblical Basis: Baptism • Jesus’ Commands: • Matt 28:19 • Evangelists’ Theology: • John 3:22; 4:1-2 • Early Church Practice: • Acts 2:38-41; 10:47-48 • Etc.

  7. Eucharist Effects • Spiritually nourished by body and blood of Christ. • United "in communion" with Christ and community. • Gk. Eucharistia = “thanksgiving” prayer Ministers • Bishops • Priests

  8. Central Words & ActionsEucharist Words • Long prayer of “Thanksgiving” • Especially the Words of Institution “This is my body…” “This is my blood…” Actions • Bread and wine blessed by minister • Received/shared by communicants.

  9. Biblical Basis: Eucharist • Gospel Theology: • John 6:25-58 • Jesus’ Last Supper: • Mark 14:22-2 Matt 26: 26-30; • Luke 22: 14-20; • 1 Cor 11:23-29 • Clip-Jesus of Nazareth • Early Practice: • Luke 24:35 • Acts 2:42; etc. • Emmaus Clip

  10. Confirmation Effects • Strengthened by the Holy Spirit • “Confirmed” in the fullness of Christian Faith Ministers • Bishops • Priests (in some cases)

  11. Central Words & ActionsConfirmation Words • “(Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Actions • Bishop lays hands on the head of the confirmed

  12. Biblical Basis: Confirmation • Jesus • John 20:22 • Apostles • Acts 8:17; 19:6 • Acts 10:44-48

  13. Penance/Reconciliation Effects • Forgiven of one’s sins • Reconciled to God • Reconciled to others Ministers • Bishops • Priests

  14. Central Words & ActionsPenance/Reconciliation Words • “I forgive you of all your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Actions • confesses his/her sins • expresses contrition • proposes amendment

  15. Biblical BasisPenance/Reconciliation • Jesus: Forgive! • John 20:23 • Matt 16:19; 18:18 • James: Confess! • James 5:16

  16. Anointing of the Sick Effects • Being strengthened in times of illness • United in prayer with the community Ministers • Bishops • Priests

  17. Central Words & ActionsAnointing of the Sick Words • "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up." Actions • Anointing the sick person’s forehead and hands with blessed oil

  18. Biblical BasisAnointing of the Sick • Disciples anoint the sick: • Mark 6:7-13 • Call elders to pray/anoint • James 5:14-16

  19. Matrimony/Marriage Effects • United in the eyes of God and the Church • Legally recognized as a couple Ministers • The couple themselves! • Clergy are witnesses

  20. Central Words & ActionsMatrimony/Marriage Words • "I, (name), take you, (name), to be my husband/wife. I promise to be true to you…” Actions • Husband and wife publicly promise fidelity and love. • Optional: exchange of rings, lighting of candles, etc.

  21. Biblical BasisMatrimony/Marriage • God creates Male and Female • Gen 2:24 • Jesus versus Divorce • Mark 10:2-12; Matt 19:1-9 • Paul on spousal unity • Eph 5:22-33; • 1 Cor 7:10-16

  22. Holy Orders Effects • Being “ordained” clergy in leadership “orders:” • Bishops • Priests • Deacons Ministers • Bishops • (only)

  23. Central Words & ActionsHoly Orders Words • “Prayer of Consecration” Actions • Laying hands of ordained’s • head. • Anointing hands with holy oil • Several other symbolic • gestures

  24. Biblical BasisHoly Orders • Jesus chooses Apostles: • Mark 3:13-19; etc. • The role of the Apostles • Mark 10: 43-45 • Laying on of Hands: • Acts 6:6 • 1 Tim 4:14; 5:22 • 2 Tim 1:6

  25. Summary The Seven Sacraments Sacraments of Initiation Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Sacraments of Healing Penance/Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Sacraments of Vocation Matrimony / Marriage Holy Orders

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