words to know
Form
Specific words used to celebrate the sacrament
Why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?
Because of a census
What is the term used for Jesus' becoming man by taking on our human nature while remaining fully divine?
Incarnation
How does God heal our fallen human nature and elevate us to share in his divine life and nature?
Sanctifying grace
Define Capacity
The ability to do something or the potential to develop a skill.
Incarnation
Jesus' becoming man and taking on our human nature while remaining truly God
What does the name Jesus mean?
God saves
What does it mean that God became man to sanctify us?
To make us holy, sacred, or set apart
What are the 3 essential elements necessary for each sacrament?
Matter
Form
Minister
Define Spiritual Capacity
The new abilities we receive in the sacraments
Matter
What does Jesus' being laid in a manger in Bethlehem show us?
He will become our food in the Eucharist
What does it mean that God became man to divinize us?
To make us "divine" or more like God
What does it mean that the sacraments are efficacious?
God works in and through them
What capacity do we receive through the sanctifying grace received in the sacraments.
The capacity to share in God's divine life
Sacrament
a visible sign instituted by Christ to give grace
What does Jesus' Birth outside in the cold rather than in the comfort of an inn show us?
He wants to share all aspects of our lives, including suffering.
What does sanctifying grace give us a share in?
God's life and love
When we are properly prepared to receive the sacraments what effect do they have on us?
They sanctify and divinize us.
What capacity do we receive through the virtues received in the sacraments?
Greater capacity to follow God and resist temptation
What is another word to say that the Word of God "dwelt" among us?
Tabernacled
In His human nature, Jesus is like us in every way except what?
Sin
2 Reasons why God became human
1. To save us from sin and death
2. To sanctify and divinize us through grace
Baptism, Reconciliation,
Holy Eucharist, Confirmation,
Marriage, Holy Orders, Anointing of the sick
What do we call the unique graces received in the sacraments?
Sacramental grace also known as sanctifying grace