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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TheSacraments
St. Mary’sR.C.I.A.
What is a Sacrament?Definitions:
• Rites/rituals performed in/by the Church, to convey God’s “grace” to believers
•Latin: sacramentum; Greek: mysterion
Number of Sacraments?
•Catholics & Orthodox Christians: seven
•Most Protestants: only two (Baptism and Eucharist)
Aspects of each Sacrament:
•Effects and Ministers
•Biblical Basis•Central Words and Actions
Types of SacramentsSacraments of Initiation
•Baptism•Confirmation•Eucharist
Sacraments of Healing•Penance /Reconciliation•Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Vocation•Marriage / Matrimony
•Holy Orders
BaptismEffects
•Gk. baptizo = “dipped/immersed” in water.•Becoming a member of Christ’s Church.•Having one's sins forgiven.
Ministers•Bishops•Priests•Deacons•Anyone
(in case of urgent need)
-Original sin and personal sin.
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
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.
EucharistEffects
•Spiritually nourished by body and blood of Christ.•United "in communion" with Christ and community.
•Gk. Eucharistia = “thanksgiving” prayer
Ministers
•Bishops
•Priests
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.
• 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
Biblical Basis: Eucharist
ConfirmationEffects
•Strengthened by the Holy Spirit
•“Confirmed” in the fullness of Christian Faith
Ministers•Bishops
•Priests (in some cases)
Central Words & ActionsConfirmation
Words•“(Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Actions
•Bishop lays hands on the head of the confirmed
• Jesus
John 20:22
• Apostles
Acts 8:17; 19:6
Acts 10:44-48
Biblical Basis: Confirmation
Penance/Reconciliation
Effects•Forgiven of one’s sins•Reconciled to God
•Reconciled to others
Ministers•Bishops
•Priests
Central Words & Actions
Penance/ReconciliationWords• “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
• Jesus: Forgive!John 20:23Matt 16:19; 18:18
• James: Confess!James 5:16
Biblical BasisPenance/Reconciliation
Anointing of the SickEffects• Being strengthened in times of illness
Ministers• Bishops
• Priests
• United in prayer with the community
Central Words & Actions
Anointing of the SickWords• "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
• Disciples anoint the sick:Mark 6:7-13
• Call elders to pray/anointJames 5:14-16
Biblical BasisAnointing of the
Sick
Matrimony/MarriageEffects• United in the eyes of God and the Church
Ministers• The couple themselves!
• Clergy are witnesses
• Legally recognized as a couple
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.
• God creates Male and FemaleGen 2:24
• Jesus versus DivorceMark 10:2-12; Matt
19:1-9• Paul on spousal unity
Eph 5:22-33; 1 Cor 7:10-16
Biblical BasisMatrimony/Marriage
Holy OrdersEffects• Being “ordained” clergy in leadership “orders:”
Ministers• Bishops (only)
• Priests
• Bishops
• Deacons
Central Words & ActionsHoly Orders
Words• “Prayer of Consecration”
Actions• Laying hands of ordained’s head.
• Anointing hands with holy oil
• Several other symbolic gestures
• 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
Biblical BasisHoly Orders
SummaryThe Seven SacramentsSacraments of Initiation
BaptismEucharistConfirmation
Sacraments of HealingPenance/ReconciliationAnointing of the Sick
Sacraments of VocationMatrimony / MarriageHoly Orders