The Nature of Sacraments
This is the definition of a sacrament’s visible component, through which grace is conveyed.
What is the outward sign?
The sacraments are primarily ordered toward this ultimate goal: uniting souls with God.
What is salvation?
Christ is called this because He offers Himself as both priest and victim.
What is the High Priest?
The Church recognizes this number of sacraments.
What is seven?
The pouring of water is the matter of this sacrament.
What is Baptism?
The Church teaches that sacraments confer this supernatural gift from God.
What is grace?
Three sacraments imprint an unrepeatable spiritual mark. Name one.
What is Baptism, Confirmation, or Holy Orders?
Christ’s priesthood continues through the ministry of these men.
Who are ordained priests?
The sacraments belong to this larger system established by Christ for delivering grace.
What is the sacramental economy?
The words “This is My Body” belong to the form of this sacrament.
What is the Eucharist?
Sacraments were instituted by this Person, who alone has the authority to attach grace to outward signs.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Sacraments strengthen the soul in this ongoing spiritual struggle.
What is the fight against sin?
Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary is made present in an unbloody manner in this sacrament.
What is the Holy Mass?
The Church is entrusted with safeguarding and administering sacraments because she is this Body of Christ.
What is the Mystical Body?
The laying on of hands is the essential matter of this sacrament of mission and authority.
What is Holy Orders?
This term describes the reality that sacraments cause what they signify, not merely symbolize it.
What is efficacy?
This sacrament restores sanctifying grace when it has been lost.
What is Confession (Penance)?
The priest acts in this role of Christ when administering sacraments.
What is acting in persona Christi?
This requirement means ministers must intend to “do what the Church does” when performing a sacrament.
What is proper intention?
The proper form must be spoken by this person for a sacrament to be valid.
Who is the minister?
This theological distinction says that sacraments work because God acts through them, not because of the minister’s personal holiness.
What is ex opere operato?
This term refers to the permanent spiritual identity given in certain sacraments that cannot be erased.
What is the sacramental character?
This is the reason Christ’s priesthood is unique compared to the Old Testament priesthood.
What is that His offering is perfect and eternal?
Sacraments rely on these two essential elements: correct matter and correct __________.
What is form?
This concept ensures that sacraments are performed as Christ intended, preserving unity of practice.
What is ritual integrity?