2.11 Grace and the sacramental nature of reality

Cards (5)

  • what is Grace ?

    the free gift of Gods love to all people
  • what did the incarnation help people to understand?

    Gods love and see him as a living presence in the world leading to its sacramental nature
  • give 4 explanations of grace
    • pours into peoples hearts and calls them to a deeper relationship with God
    • its a free and unconditional gift of love from God
    • is the love that unites the three persons of the trinity
    • gives believers the strength to do what God wants
  • what is a sacrament?

    outward sign of inward grace and a sign of Gods love
  • how does incarnation help Catholics view reality as sacramental?

    • before God was seen as a distant though caring being
    • Jesus was the ultimate gift from God
    • Jesus shows God as a living and active presence
    • his spirit is still active sharing Gods love to all people