sfx pj rcia 2017/18 - intro to the sacraments (grace & intro)
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Faith We Celebrate
SECTION I : THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
OVERVIEW
Part I: Introduction: Paul, A Servant Of The Mystery (Eph 3: 8-11) Part II: The Celebration Of The Christian Mystery
❖ The Understanding Of The Paschal Mystery ❖ The Celebration Of The Paschal Mystery ❖ The Seven Sacraments - Sacramental Categories ❖ The Sacraments Of Initiation, Healing, Service
PAUL, A SERVANT OF THE MYSTERY (Eph 3: 8-11)
I, who am less than the least of all God’s holy people, have been entrusted with this special grace , of proclaiming to the gentiles the unfathomable treasure of Christ and of throwing light on the inner workings of the mystery kept hidden through all the ages in God, the Creator of everything.
The purpose of this was, that now, through the Church, the principalities and ruling forces should learn how many-sided God’s Wisdom is, according to the plan which he had formed from all eternity in Christ Jesus our Lord.
SACRAMENTUM MYSTERION (LATIN) (GREEK)
SACRAMENT MYSTERY
❖ CHRIST ...........SACRAMENT OF GOD
❖ CHURCH …….SACRAMENT OF CHRIST
❖ SACRAMENTS ARE ENCOUNTERS
WITH CHRIST AND THROUGH CHURCH
COMMUNICATING GOD'S PRESENCE TO US
CELEBRATING GOD'S PRESENCE WITH US
Sacraments
LiturgyAscending Movements Descending Movements
PASCHA MYSTERION (GREEK)PASCHAL MYSTERY:
❑ PERTAINING TO THE PASSOVER ......................PERTAINING TO THE PLAN OF GOD
❑ PASSOVER OF JEWS....... PASSOVER OF JESUS................ PLAN PROMISED,REVEALED, REALISED
❖ The Paschal Mystery ...... Reenactment Of Paschal Event ❖ Paschal Event .................. Revelation And Salvation
❖ Paschal Mystery................ Signs And Symbols
THE TRINITARIAN DIMENSION OF THE SACRAMENTS
Work Of The Trinity
GOD THE FATHER IS ADORED AS SOURCE OF BLESSINGS (CCC 1110)
❖ CREATES . ................... EVERYDAY SUSTENANCE
❖ SAVES ................... ETERNAL REDEMPTION ❖ SANCTIFIES .................. FILIAL ADOPTION
CHRIST'S WORK IN THE LITURGY IS SACRAMENTAL(CCC IIII) ❖ ACTUALISES ......... MYSTERY OF SALVATION(RECONCILIATION/ AND TRANSFORMATION)
❖ DISPENSES ......... MYSTERY OF CHURCH(SIGN AND INSTRUMENT)
❖ PARTICIPATES ..... HEAVENLY LITURGY(FORETASTE AND ANTICIPATION)
HOLY SPIRIT'S MISSION IN THE LITURGY (CCC 1112)
❖ PREPARES ......... ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST
❖ REVEALS .......... EVENTS OF CHRIST
❖ REALISES ........... WORK OF CHRIST
❖ ENABLES ……….. COMMUNION WITH GOD
ACTION OF THE CHURCH
THE ECCLESIAL DIMENSION OF THE LITURGY
THE SACRAMENTS ARE EFFICACIOUS SIGNS OF GRACE (CCC 1131)
❖ INSTITUTED ..................................... BY CHRIST
❖ ENTRUSTED ................................... TO CHURCH ❖ DISPENSED ......................................... TO US
THE SACRAMENTS ARE CELEBRATED BY A PRIESTLY COMMUNITY (CCC 1132)
❖ BAPTISMAL PRIESTHOOD .............PRIESTHOOD OF THE LAY FAITHFUL ❖ MINISTERIAL PRIESTHOOD ..........PRIESTHOOD OF THE ORDAINED CLERGY
THE SACRAMENTS ARE SACRAMENTS OF FAITH (CCC 1133)
❖DISPOSES .......................................HEARTS (WORD OF GOD)
❖STRENGTHENS ............................... PERSONS ( (CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY)
❖EXPRESSES ................................... FAITH (CATHOLIC CHURCH)
THE SACRAMENTS EFFECTIVELY BEAR FRUIT (CCC1134)
❖ PERSONAL .................................... COMMUNION WITH GOD
❖ ECCLESIAL .................................... MISSION OF WITNESS
The Seven Sacraments
Mr. Pablo Cuadra Religion Class
Sacraments
● The word sacrament comes from the Latin word “sacramentum” which means a sign of the sacred.
Sacraments
The sacraments are: A. Ceremonies that
point to what is sacred.
B. Sacraments are channels of grace.
C. They communicate the grace of God to those who receive them.
What is grace?
● A. The divine life that comes from God alone.
● B. God’s power ● C. God’s strength ● D. Grace makes us holy. ● E. Grace help us follow
God’s will in every day life. ● F. The very life of God.
Sacraments
● Catholics, Orthodox, and Anglicans traditions practice all seven sacraments.
● Most other Christian denominations only celebrate baptism and communion.
Catechism
● CCC #131: “The sacraments are
efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.”
Did you Know?
● Efficacious : means effective, something that produces an effect.
● It also means something that is efficient (productive) and successful.
● The sacraments effect what they signify.
Sacraments
There are seven Sacraments divided into three categories.
These categories are: Initiation, Healing, Mission and Service.
Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism Confirmation Eucharist
Sacraments
Sacraments of Healing:
● 4. Reconciliation or Penance
● 5. Sacrament of the sick
Sacraments
Sacraments of Mission:
● 6. Matrimony ● 7. Holy Orders
What is a sacramental mind?
● A. The mind that is able to sense God’s presence through our daily experiences.
● B. The mind that is able to experience God despite the busy schedule of ordinary life.
Examples of God’s presence in the world
● Our Experiences ● Family, Friends ● Nature, Creation ● The love of others ● Good people ● Justice, Truth ● Sacraments
Catholics and the sacraments
● Catholics are Sacramental people. ● The Catholic mind recognizes that God is
at work in humanity and all of Creation. ● Catholics believe that God reaches out to
us every day. ● Catholics believe that the life of grace
begins in baptism and continues throughout our lives.
A sacramental mind
● Catholics believe that the sacraments are channels of God’s grace.
● Grace helps us live the Christian life and be faithful followers of Christ in this world.
● Catholics believe that conversion and participation in the sacraments are important steps in the process of spiritual growth and holiness.
A sacramental mind
● Catholics are linked to the sacraments. ● From birth to death the sacraments mark
the lives of the Christian. ● Jesus left us the sacraments so that we
can be strengthened in our journey to eternal life.
● Catholics believe that without prayer, conversion and the sacraments the call to Holiness is impossible.
Sacramental life
● A sacramental life is a good life marked by love, conversion, and service to God and one’s fellow men and women.
● The sacraments make us one with God and help us understand and follow his plan of salvation.
● The sacraments make us whole.