Sacraments

• What is God's grace described as?

  God's love and mercy
• What is a sacrament according to the Catholic Church?

  An outward sign of inward grace
• How did Jesus demonstrate God's love while on earth?

  Through everything he said and did
• What do Christians believe about the Church after Jesus returned to heaven?

  The Church is Jesus' body on earth
• How do Catholics perceive the sacramental nature of reality?

  Creation shows God's presence and love
• What do Catholics experience through the sacraments?

  God's nourishing, forgiving, healing power
• Why are sacraments important to Catholics?

  They are a meeting point with God
• How many sacraments are there in the Catholic Church?

  Seven sacraments
• What are the sacraments of initiation?

  Baptism, confirmation, Eucharist
• What does baptism signify for Catholics?

  Entry into the Catholic Church
• What is the significance of the water in baptism?

  It symbolizes the washing away of sin
• What happens during the sacrament of confirmation?

  Promises made at baptism are confirmed
• What is the Eucharist based on?

  The Last Supper and Jesus' sacrifice
• What do Catholics believe happens to the bread and wine during the Eucharist?

  They become the body and blood of Jesus
• What is the term for the transformation of bread and wine in the Eucharist?

  Transubstantiation
• What is the significance of the Mass for Catholics?

  It is the highest form of prayer
• What is the role of the priest during the Eucharist?

  To consecrate the bread and wine
• How do Catholics believe Jesus is present in the Mass?

  In consecrated bread and wine
• What is the most holy day for Catholics to attend Mass?

  Sunday, the day of the Resurrection
• What is the significance of the readings during the Mass?

  They include teachings from the Gospels
• What do Catholics believe about the presence of Jesus in the gathered believers?

  He is present where two or three gather
• What is the role of the bishop in the sacrament of holy orders?

  To ordain men as priests or deacons
• What is the sacrament of matrimony about?

  Union of a baptized man and woman
• What are the signs of the sacrament of matrimony?

  The couple and their wedding rings
• What does the sacrament of penance involve?

  Confession and expressing sorrow for sins
• What is the purpose of anointing the sick?

  To unite suffering with Jesus' trust
• What is the significance of the oil used in anointing the sick?

  It symbolizes strength
• What is the role of deacons in holy orders?

  To remind us of our baptismal call
• What is the role of bishops in holy orders?

  To carry on the teachings of the Apostles
• Why are the sacraments important to Catholics?

  • They are outward signs of inward grace
  • They help build a relationship with God
  • They are a meeting point with God
  • They signify God's grace at work
• What are the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church?

  1. Baptism
  2. Confirmation
  3. Eucharist
  4. Penance
  5. Anointing of the Sick
  6. Holy Orders
  7. Matrimony
• What are the sacraments of healing?

  • Penance (confession)
  • Anointing of the Sick
• What are the sacraments at the service of communion?

  • Matrimony
  • Holy Orders
• What is the significance of the Eucharist for Catholics?

  • It is the source and summit of Christian life
  • It re-enacts the sacrifice of Jesus
  • It spiritually sustains believers
• How do Catholics believe Jesus is present in the Eucharist service?

  • In consecrated bread and wine
  • In the readings, especially the Gospels
  • In the gathered believers
  • In the person of the priest