sacramental to eucharist xt centered
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Short Review:
ECCLESIA SEMPER REFORMANDA
SIMUL JUSTUS ET PECCATUR
SACRAMENTALS
SIGNS from SYMBOLS
First Principle
SACRAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
1) Everything in principle is capable of embodying and communicating the divine [ presence of God].
DEFINITION OF TERMSSACRAMENTALS …
are objects, actions, practices, places and the like, that help us become aware of Christ’s grace-filled presence around us….
(CFC 1533)
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Second Principle
SACRAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
2) Human beings need tangible signs or symbols for communicating and understanding the outside realities [ of God].
Signs and Symbols
Let’s define it!
Signs point to another reality or suggests the existence of another reality, but there is no connection between the sign and what it points to.
Symbols point to another reality and has the power to make the reality present and active without being identical to it.
Signs vis-à-vis Symbols Speak to the
head Supply
information No hidden power
to make a reality present
no historical content
Speak to the heart Provide inspiration Has the hidden
power to make a reality present
can communicate something of the past, present and future.
SACRAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
Everything in principle is capable of embodying and communicating the divine
[ presence of God].
Human beings need tangible signs or symbols for communicating and understanding the outside realities [ of God].
Today’s Lesson
Nature of the Church
NATURE OF THE CHURCH
MYSTERY SACRAMENT
INVISIBLE REALITY
VISIBLE REALITY
SACRAMENT MYSTERY
• Latin word “Sacramentum” which means a secret which is revealed partially.
• Greek word “Mysterion” which means something hidden or something not fully manifested.
Visible Reality
Invisible Reality
Sacramental Principle
Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
Lessons Connect
1. MysteryFrom Greek word “mysterion”
which means:
A reality that is something secret, hidden, or not fully manifested
In the bible, it is the hidden divine plan of God which was revealed through the prophets in the O.T. and to the apostles in the N.T. about Jesus Christ as the Savior and redeemer of all men.
MysteryIt is not that it has some secrets
hiding from the people of God or something that we can never fully understand or grasp. Yet there are realities we have to know MORE about God.
Mysterion is God’s loving design for the salvation of all peoples
2. Sacrament From the Latin word “sacramentum” which
means partially revealed or manifested For the Roman soldiers it is a form of an
OATH or pledge of loyalty to their gods.
CFC defines sacrament as:A visible/concrete reality which
makes an invisible reality (God’s presence) present and active.
SACRAMENT
• Sacramentals God’s
hidden presence
Visible Reality
Invisible Reality
God reveals himself in the bible known as THEOPHANIES.
• Mighty Wind• EARTH QUAKE• LIGHTNING• Pillar of FIRE• Column of Clouds• Burning Bush
Symbols
of God
Sacrament of the
Holy Eucharist
The Eucharist, the climax of Christian initiation, is the center, “the source and summit of the whole Christian life” (LG no. 11).
“For it commemorates the PASCHAL MYSTERY OF CHRIST.”
The term eucharist is derived from the Greek word eucharistia which means “thanksgiving.” Jesus himself “gave thanks” at the Last Supper (Luke 22:19; 1 Cor 11:24; Mk 14:23; Mt 26:27).
Holy Eucharist:
Priest- Centered Activity
Choir-Centered Activity
Decoration-Centered Activity
Ritual-Centered Activity
The Holy Eucharist is NOT
Holy Eucharistis
CHRIST-CENTERED Activity.
PCP II stresses on full, active participation on the whole people of God-everyone-and the essential inner connection of liturgy with social action.
The Mass or the Holy Eucharist is both a personal and an ecclesial or communal worship activity. Therefore, everybody must participate!
Important points about the Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist
Question: What insights have you gained or learned from discussions today? --Please SHARE your THOUGHTS.
Closing Reflection