SACRAMENTS
What is a Sacrament?
A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.
What is MORTAL & VENIAL sins?
MORTAL: A grave infraction of the law of God that destroys charity in the heart and is a turning away from God.
VENIAL: A less serious sin that hurts our friendship with God but does not break it completely. Venial Sin weakens our relationship with God and makes it harder for us not to commit more serious sins in the future.
What is Prayer?
Prayer is turning the heart toward God. When a person prays, he enters into a living relationship with God.
Who is the Blessed Virgin Mary?
The mother of Jesus
What is the name of our current Pope?
Leo XIV (14)
Name the 7 Sacraments
Baptism
Confirmation
Holy Eucharist
Penance
Anointing of the Sick
Holy Orders
Matrimony
Name the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom
Understanding
Knowledge
Fortitude
Counsel
Piety
Fear of the Lord
What are the four Marks of the Church?
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
The Holy Family consists of which members?
Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph
Who did God give the 10 Commandments to?
Moses
Name the Sacraments of Healing
Penance and Anointing of the Sick
Define the Trinity?
There are three Divine Persons in one God: The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Why is Church one?
The Catholic Church is one because of her source and foundation in Christ.
What do we mean when we say that Mary is a “perpetual virgin?”
Mary was and remained a virgin—before, during and after the birth of Jesus
Name the Ten Commandments
1. I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange gods before m
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
4. Honor your father and mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
What is Sacred Chrism?
A perfumed oil blessed by the Bishop. It smells like balsam.
When was the Sacrament of Confirmation instituted?
At Pentecost (50 days after Easter), the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles.
How does the Bishop confirm each candidate?
He extends his hands over the person and calls upon the Holy Spirit and then individually anoints each person with holy chrism by making the sign of the cross on their foreheads.
What do we mean by the Immaculate Conception?
Mary was conceived without original sin.
Choose one of these prayers to say out loud :)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Apostle’s Creed
Name the Sacraments of SERVICE (2) & INITIATION(3)
Service - Holy Orders & Matrimony.
Initiation- Baptism, Confirmation & Holy Eucharist.
What is grace?
Grace is a supernatural gift from God to make us holy and to unite us with Him now and forever.
Each sacrament gives its own special graces.
How is Christ present in the Eucharistic species?
Jesus Christ is present in a true, real and substantial way in His body and blood, together with His soul and divinity.
What are the three central teachings of our Church about the Blessed Virgin Mary?
1. The Immaculate Conception (Mary was conceived without original sin)
2. Perpetual Virginity (Mary was and remained a virgin—before, during and after the birth of Jesus)
3. The Assumption (Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven)
What did the Apostles do after Pentecost?
Filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the Apostles went forth to fulfill what Jesus commanded them:
“Go forth to all nations. Preach the Gospel. Baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Teach everything I have commanded you.”