SACRAMENTS AND ➝ Correct Words or Form: triple pouring
of or immersion in water with the
SACRAMENTALS words, “ I baptize you in the Name of
Definition the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit.”
Sacraments
➝ Designated minister: Bishop, priest or
➝ A visible sign of an inward grace, deacon
especially one of the solemn Christian
rites considered to be instituted by Effects of Baptism
Jesus Himself, to symbolize or confer
➝ Washes away original sin
grace.
➝ Makes us children of God and temples
Sacramentals
of the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:15-16)
➝ Sacramentals are associated with or
➝ Welcomes us as members of the
imitate the Church’s official rituals. They
church, the body of Christ (1 Cor. 6:15)
are sacred signs which remind which
remind devotees of the sacraments. ➝ Marks us as sharers in the common
Some can be physical objects like rosary priesthood of all believers, and in
beads or non-physical objects like Christ’s mission of justice and peace.
music.
➝ We receive the character (indelible ink)
Sacrament of Initiation
Sacramentals
Sacrament of Baptism
➝ Water – symbolizes new life in Christ
➝ Brings new life in Christ
➝ Light – reminds us to let the light of
➝ Washes away the original sin Christ shine through us
committed by Adam and Eve
➝ Holy Chrism – shows that we are
Biblical Basis anoninted to live a Christ-like life.
➝ The Baptism of Jesus by John the ➝ White Garment- symbolizes our
Baptist in the Jordan River (Mt. 3:13-17; innocence to sin
Mk 1:9-11; Lk 3:21-22)
Sacrament of Confirmation
➝ “Go, therefore make disciples of all
nations, baptize them in the name of ➝ Biblical Basis
the Father, and of the Son, and of the
➝ “As the Father sent me, so I am sending
Holy Spirit” (Mt. 28:19)
you. Receive the Holy Spirit.” (Jn. 20:21-
Church Teachings 22)
➝ Baptism rites ➝ Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan River (Mt.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults- A 3:13-17)
process for adults culminating in the
➝ Jesus’ promise to His Disciples about
celebration of all three sacraments of
the Paraclete (Jn. 16:7-16; Acts 1:5)
initiation at the Easter Vigil.
Rite of Baptism of Children- People did not want ➝ Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4)
their children to wait until adulthood to wait Church Teachings
until adulthood to be reborn in Christ’s life.
Cradle catholics became prevalent. Requirements for Reception
Essential Rites of Baptism ➝ Be prepared to profess the faith
➝ Proper Matter: Water ➝ Be in the state of grace
➝ Be intend to receive the sacrament
Essential rite of Confirmation ➝ We repair for the sins of the living and
the dead. The Eucharist has the power
➝ Proper Matter: laying of hands
to forgive the venial sins.
➝ Correct words or form: laying of hands
➝ We are in communion with the Church
and anointing with chrism on the
and we receive eternal life. (Jn. 6:51-54)
forehead with the words :”( Name), be
sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Effects of Holy Communion
➝ Designated minister: Bishop ➝ Increases our union with Christ
Sacramentals ➝ Renews the life of grace received at
baptism
➝ Sacred Chrism – Olive oil mixed with
fragrant balsam (ornamental plant). ➝ Separates us from sin
➝ Balsam- a symbol of the fragrance of ➝ Strengthens our charity
Christ
➝ Commits us to the poor
Sacrament of the holy eucharist
➝ Preserves us from future mortal sins
➝ Biblical basis
➝ Makes the Church through unity in the
➝ The Last Supper (Mt.26:26-29; Mk. Mystical Body of Christ
14:22-25; Lk. 22:14-20)
Sacramentals
➝ St. Paul’s explanation of the Eucharist (1
Cor. 11:23-25) ➝ Host – Body of Christ
Church Teachings ➝ Wine – Blood of Christ
➝ Christ established the Eucharist at the ➝ Chalice – Vessel of Christ
Last Supper in the context of the
Sacrament of healing
Passover. He became the new sacrificial
lamb, to completely restore our Sacrament of Reconciliation
relationship with the Father. Jesus
➝ Biblical Basis
wants us to repeat the last Supper and
He promises to be present. ➝ Forgiving your brother 77 times (Mt.
Essential rite of the eucharist 18:21-22)
➝ Proper matter: Transubstation is the ➝ Whose sins you forgive are forgiven
complete change of the substance of them, and whose sins you retain are
the bread and wine to the body and retained (Jn. 20:21-23)
blood of Christ respectively. Church Teachings
➝ Correct words or form: Changing bread ➝ The Church developed this sacrament
and wine into the Body and Blood of for the people who sinned bad and got
Christ by the words:” Take this, all of cut off the community. In the early
you, and eat it: this is my body which days, it was only for the most serious
will be given up for you… Take this, all sins such as adultery, murder and
of you, and drink from it: this is the cup apostasy. They had to do public
of my blood of the new and everlasting penance and prayer until the bishop
covenant. It will be shed for you and for decided that they had truly reformed.
all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this
in memory of me.” ➝ Matter
Fruits of the Eucharist ➝ Contrition – the sorrow of the soul
➝ We receive the Body and Blood of ➝ Confession of sins
Christ (Jn. 6:56)
➝ Satisfaction – amends for the sins
committed
➝ Form- Priest’s prayer of absolution
➝ Ministers- Bishops or Priests
Effects of Reconciliation
➝ Conversion
➝ Penance
➝ Confession
➝ Forgiveness
➝ Reconciliation
Sacramental
➝ Prayer of Contrition
Sacrament of Anointing of the sick
➝ Biblical Basis
➝ James 5:14-15- Those who are ill should
send for the Church Elders and they will
anoint you with oil in the name of the
Lord and pray over him..
➝ The different times Jesus healed the
sick in the gospels
Church Teachings
➝ This sacrament takes place when a
person is seriously sick or near the time
of their death. This person is anointed
with holy oil by the minister and then
prayed over.
Sacramentals
➝ Blessed Olive oil
➝ Prayer
