Grace
What is the main way that we obtain sanctifying grace?
Through the Sacraments
This is a disciple of Jesus Christ who seeks to bring others to Him
Who is a Christian leader?
an outward sign instituted by Jesus Christ to give grace
What is a sacrament?
Why are external ceremonies, namely, the sacraments, properly used for transmitting God's grace to our souls?
Human beings, by nature, use external senses to know things (see, taste, touch, smell, etc.). God chose to transmit His grace to our souls through external ceremonies, namely, the sacraments, because they can be known and experienced through our external senses.
This Thursday
A special grace given by each of the Sacraments which helps one to carry out the particular purpose of that sacrament.
What are the attributes of a Christian Leader?
servant, disciple, missionary, friend
Do the sacraments always give grace?
The sacraments always give grace if we receive them with the right dispositions.
What sin does one commit who knowingly receives a sacrament of the living in mortal sin?
He who knowingly receives a sacrament of the living in mortal sin commits a mortal sin of sacrilege, because he treats a sacred thing with grave irreverence.
Do we like the Purgatory Chair?
Is that grace which confers on our souls a new life, that is a sharing in the life of God himself
What is Sanctifying Grace?
A follower of Jesus. This aspect of a Christian leader seeks to know, love, and serve Jesus according to his teachings. This begins with an encounter
What is a disciple?
How many sacraments are there. List them.
There are seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
At what stage in life do the sacraments begin to require dispositions on our part in order that we may receive their benefits?
The age of reason (about 7 years old)
Name one of Fr. Tag's least favoritist things
Fr. Tag is the judge!
From whom do the sacraments receive their power to give grace?
The sacraments receive their power to give grace from God, through the merits of Jesus Christ.
Attends to the master. This attribute of a leader describes someone who attends to Jesus and others
What is a servant?
Why are Baptism and Penance called sacraments of the dead?
Baptism and Penance are called sacraments of the dead because their chief purpose is to give the supernatural life of sanctifying grace to souls spiritually dead through sin
Which of the sacraments may be administered by lay persons?
Baptism (Only under emergency circumstances when the person is in danger of death) and Marriage (only in serious circumstances and with proper permission when a priest/deacon is not available)
Name one of Fr. Tag's favoritest things
Fr. Tag will decide!
What can the sacramental grace of Baptism do for you?
The sacramental grace of Baptism can help you remember that you are child of God and that this is a fundamental part of your identity that does not change.
State 5 characteristics of a good Christian leader.
Fr. Tag will judge if they are ok!
Which are the sacraments that can be received only once?
The sacraments that can be received only once are Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders
Father Tugwell enjoys a rare distinction. He has received during the past 73 years all of the seven sacraments. Explain how that is possible.
Father Tugwell, as a Catholic man, received all the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Penance, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Father Tugwell, as a priest under the promise of celibacy, cannot marry after ordination. Therefore, he must have been married previously and either his wife has died or he received an annulment from marriage.
Father Tugwell also must have been seriously ill, been in the danger of death (e.g. a car accident), or needed major surgery that required him to receive the anointing of the sick.
Should Father Tag sing the Phillies anthem?
YES YES YES!!!