To give each person what is due to them
Justice
Virtue by which we believe in God and all He has revealed
Faith
The exchange of wedding vows
Matrimony
Type of virtue given directly by God
Supernatural grace
What is a sacrament?
A visible sign granted by Christ to give us grace.
The four main virtues or habits, all our good actions come from them
Cardinal virtues
To control our passions and desires
Temperance
The verbal confession of sins
Penance
Virtues we gain through repeated good actions
Natural grace
What is a sign?
A word or symbol that brings a message to those who see it
Something that is above the powers of man or nature
Supernatural
Virtue by which we trust in God and the promise of eternal salvation
Hope
"Through this anointing may the Lord in His love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit."
Anointing of the Sick
The life of God in our souls, allows us to go to Heaven
Sanctifying grace
Which sacrament first gives us sanctifying grace?
Baptism
To confront with courage any difficulty for the service of God
Fortitude
Virtue by which we love God above all things and love our neighbor as ourselves
Charity
The bishop's laying of hands while saying, "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit".
Confirmation
The supernatural help that we receive from God through the sacraments
Sacramental grace
How can we loose sanctifying grace and which sacrament restores grace if we loose it?
Mortal sin, Penance
Acting with wisdom, making good choices
Prudence
A type of virtue that comes from God and allows us to live for him
Theological virtue
The bishop's laying on of hands while saying, "... give these servants of yours the dignity of the presbyterate."
Holy Orders
Day to day help to help us do good and avoid evil
Actual grace
Why do we say that the sacraments are efficacious (effective)?
They truly give the grace that they symbolize