#1
What is a sacred sign and cause of grace instituted by Christ?
a Sacrament
Solomon built the
Temple
What is a symbolic prayer, blessing, object, or action instituted by the Church?
a sacramental
The Sacraments help us participate in the on Earth.
Kingdom of God
is a sign of God’s power and goodness
Water
Sacraments fill us with God’s very life and presence, or
grace
Candles are often used in the liturgy as a reminder that
Christ is the Light of the World
The Israelites kept in the Temple.
the Ark of the Covenant
What is Holy Orders?
a Sacrament at the Service of Communion
Men who are being ordained lie on the floor to show
their surrender to God
Water is the wellspring of all
holiness
In Baptism, water is a sign we are cleansed from
sin
The parting of the water of the Red Sea was a sign of God setting his people
free
God calmed the waters of the Jordan River so that the could cross over to the Promised Land.
Israelites
God sent the to destroy evil on the earth.
great flood
God gave his people when they were thirsty in the desert.
water
During the , a priest blesses water that is to be used to baptize people.
Easter Vigil
To be pure in God’s presence, the Israelites washed their and feet before worship.
hands
Jewish people still practice ritual for special occasions.
washings
As God created the world, his moved over the oceans.
Spirit
Describe some ways Catholics use water in their worship.
Catholics use water in the Sacrament of Baptism. With water blessed by the Holy Spirit, Catholics are cleansed of Original Sin and given new life in Christ. Catholics also bless themselves with Holy Water
Which sacramentals bring you closer to God?
Sacramentals such as the rosary, holy cards, statues, holy medals, and so on.