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SACRAMENTS
• Sacraments Definitions:• Latin: sacramentum; Greek:
mysterion • Rites/rituals performed in/by the
Church, to convey God’s “grace” to believers
• Number of Sacraments?• Aspects of each Sacrament:
What is a Sacrament?
Sacraments are instituted by Christ Visible and tangible signs instituted by Christ which impart
divine grace.Special celebrations that help us become better
Christians and move us closer to Jesus
The 7 Sacraments
The 7 Sacraments3 KINDS
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION– BAPTISM– EUCHARIST– CONFIRMATION
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING– RECONCILIATION– ANOINTING OF THE SICK
SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE– HOLY ORDERS– MARRIAGE
Each sacrament uses signs and symbols to explain what happens
when it is celebrated
The 7 Sacraments
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
The 7 Sacraments
BAPTISMWe become God’s Children - part of God’s family: ChristiansWe receive the Holy Spirit Our sin is forgiven
SIGNS & SYMBOLSWater, Easter Candle, White Garment, Oil
The 7 Sacraments
EUCHARISTWe receive the Body of Christ
SIGNS & SYMBOLSBread and wine
The 7 Sacraments
CONFIRMATIONWe receive the
Holy Spirit We become
adult Christians
SIGNS & SYMBOLSLaying of Hands, Oil of chrismSYMBOL of the HOLY SPIRIT: Flame
The 7 Sacraments
RECONCILIATIONCONFESSIONPENANCEGod forgives us
SIGNS & SYMBOLSConfessing sinsExpress our sorrow Contrition; Absolution
The 7 Sacraments
ANOINTING OF THE
SICKJesus helps people who are ill. The priest prays for them and anoints them.
SIGNS & SYMBOLSOil of anointing; Laying of Hands; Sign of the Cross
The 7 Sacraments
HOLY ORDERS
A man is Ordained to Serve in the Church as a priest
SIGNS & SYMBOLSLaying of handsAnointing with oil
The 7 Sacraments
MARRIAGEMan and woman become One to form a family. They are united in Love for each other and for children they may have.
SIGNS & SYMBOLSRings; Consent
CONCLUDING PRAYER
People preparing for baptism People preparing for
confirmation
First Communion
Children
People who want to celebrate
Reconciliation Married People
Priests
Sick people
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