SIN
What sin prevents us from entering into the sacraments and allowing the experience to give us joy and peace?
Our PRIDE
What Council in the Early Church proclaimed that we have 7 sacraments?
The Council of Trent
What is the fourth thing required to make a sacrament valid?
Fourth, a valid mind, that is, faith and understanding on the part of the person receiving the sacrament.
Who administers the anointing of the sick?
The Anointing of the Sick is administered only by a priest or bishop.
How many sacraments does the church celebrate?
7
How do some of the the sacraments touch on the stages of human life?
Birth (Baptism),
strengthening by food and drink (Eucharist),
repairing relationships (Penance),
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Who administers the sacrament of Baptism?
Baptism can be validly administered by anyone in case of necessity, but a priest or deacon is the usual minister.
How often can one receive baptism, confirmation and holy orders?
Only once. It remains for ever in the Christian…. Therefore these sacraments can never be repeated”
Do we need sacraments to be saved?
Jesus said, "no one enters the kingdom of God without being born of water and spirit.
What does the number 7 ( as in 7 sacraments) symbolize?
perfection
What is the first thing required for a sacrament to be valid?
First, there must be the right material ( matter)
For example, the Eucharist must be made of wheat bread and grape wine
and Baptism must be in water.
Oil ( made of olive oil)
Who administers Confirmation and Holy Orders?
Confirmation and Holy Orders are administered by a bishop.
How often can one receive matrimony?
Matrimony cannot be repeated while both spouses of a valid sacramental marriage are living.
What are the 7 Sacraments?
Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation
Marriage
Holy Orders
Anointing of the Sick
Holy Orders
What is the second thing required for a sacrament to be valid?
Valid form. The words cannot be changed: “This is my body…this is my blood” and “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Who adminsiters the sacrament of matrimony?
Matrimony is administered by the man and the woman, to each other. The priest or deacon is the Church’s official witness.
How often can one receive the anointing of the sick?
The Anointing of the Sick can be received as many times as needed.
If we could say that any sacrament is the most important, what would it be?
The Eucharist because we receive the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus and tremendous graces occur for us when we receive the Eucharist
What are the three categories that the 7 sacraments can be divided into
Sacraments of Initiation
Sacraments of Commitment
Sacraments of Healing
What is the third thing required for a sacrament to be valid?
Third, valid intention, the intention to do what the Church does in following the commands of Jesus.
Who administers the sacrament of Eucharist and Reconciliation?
The Eucharist and Reconciliation are administered only by a priest or bishop.
How often can one receive Eucharist and Reconciliation?
The Church highly recommends daily reception of the Eucharist, and reception of the Eucharist at the very least once every year during the Easter season for all adult Catholics.
Reconciliation is also mandated at least once a year, but reception at least monthly is the practice which has helped many on the road to holiness.
In a sense is Jesus a sacrament. How?
Yes, he is the GREATEST sign of God's love for us
What are 4 rituals where oil is used in the sacraments?
Confirmations,
Ordinations,
blessing of churches and altars,
and Baptisms.
What is an example of a sacrament found in the bible?
When Jesus says "this is my body and blood. Do this in memory of me", he is instituting the sacrament of the eucharist.
Where are the oils kept in the Church to be used during baptisms, confirmations and anointing of the sick?
they are kept / stored in the Narthex in a window left of the entrance into church.
The word sacrament can be found in the bible?
False. Similar to Trinity not found in the bible
If a person is not conscious during the anointing of the sick, and is expected to die, will the minister still say a prayer absolving them of sin ?
Yes, God will know if the person is sorry and repentant in the end.
Most protestants see the Eucharist as a mere symbol. What protestant church sees it however as the real presence of Jesus?
Lutherans
How are Lutherans and Catholics different in their understanding of the Eucharist?
Lutherans believe that the Eucharist is a meal that remembers the Death of Jesus Christ.
For Catholics the Eucharist is a sacrifice of the body and blood of Christ.