Sacraments and Sacramentals

• Sacramentals

  • Tangible to recognize Christ's presence.
• Sacraments

  • Sensible signs.
  • Instituted by Christ, to give grace.
• Jesus is the Primordial Sacrament while the Church is the Fundamental Sacrament.
• Sensible Signs

  • Presents the presence of Christ.
• Instituted by Christ

  • Christ is the primary agent.
  • Source of all sacraments.
• To give Grace

  • Effect of the Sacraments.
  • Received consciously to draw us to God.
• • Jesus spoke God's plan of Salvation to all.
• • His words and deeds are the same as the Father.
• Seven Ritual Sacraments

  • Empower the Church to become a true Sacrament of God.
• • The Church as the Body of Christ and continues the Mission of Christ.