Sacrament

Channels of grace- blessing & gift

Supreme part of the Churchs activities
Saving symbolic acts which Christ truly
becomes present in us and acts in our
lives.
Sacramentum- sacred signs-faith
Communicate through touch, gestures,
words
Kinds:
o Initiation
Baptism-born
Eucharist-fed
Confirmation-grow
o Healing
Anointing-recover
Reconciliation-need healing
o Vocation and commitment/Service
Marriage-family
Holy orders-leaders
Jesus primordial sacrament, it is Christ in origin
and presence
Church- foundation sacrament, it is by and for the
church
Grace- presence of God in our lives
Sacrament Ministe
Matter
Form
r
I baptize you in
the name of the
Baptism
Deacon
Water
Father, the Son
or
and the Holy
Priest
Spirit
I absolve you in
Confessio the name of the
Penance
Priest
n of Sins
Father, the Son
and the Holy
Spirit
This is my body
Eucharist
Priest
Bread
which will be
and Wine given up to you;
this is my blood
which will be
shed for you
Confirmati
Bishop Laying of
Be sealed with
on
Hands
the gift of the
and
Holy Spirit
Chrism
Matrimony Spouse Exchang
I take you as my
s
e of
wife; I take you
Consent
as my husband
(Consecratory
Prayer)
[We ask you,
allpowerful
Holy
Bishop Laying of
Father, give
Orders
Hands
these servents
of yours the
dignity of the
presbyterate.
Renew the Spirit
of holiness
within them.By
your divine gift
may they attain
the second order
in hierchy and
exemplify right
conduct in their
lives,"]
You are a priest
forever

Anointing
of the Sick

Priest

Anointing
with Oil
Oil of the
Sick
Chrism

Through this
holy anointing
may the Lord in
his love and
mercy help you
with the grace of
the Holy Spirit.

Sacraments of Initiation
BAPTISM
First sacrament of initiation
Sacrament we receive before all the
others.
received only once; indelible mark on soul.
Cleanse original sin
Enter relationship with the Triune God - Father,
Son and Holy Spirit.
Symbols
1 - tracing of the sign of the cross on
there person's forehead ("claimed for
Christ")
1 - water (sign of God's lifegiving, saving action; new life of
God's love and grace that
comes through Jesus and the
Church)
2 Chrism: perfumed oil that has been
blessed by the bishop (sign of the
person's special mission as a follower
of Christ)
3 a white garment (his/her dignity as a
follower of Christ; union with Christ
and the new life that the baptized is
called to live in Jesus)
4 Lighted Candle (signifies that Jesus,
the Light of the world, asks all His
followers to let His shine for all to see;
Risen Christ will be with the baptized is
called to live in Jesus)
Form
1 "Name, I baptize you in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit"
Matter
1 Pouring of WATER
Minister
1 Priest
Effects
1 -New Life in Christ
2 -Incorporated in the
Church
3 -Sanctifying Grace
Rites
1 -Gospel and Homily
2 -Renunciation of Sin and Profession of
Faith
3 -Baptism (actual pouring of water)
4 -Anointing with Chrism (*ANOINT: to
apply sacred oil to a person's body to
signify that a person is set apart from
others or given a special mission)
5 -Lighted Candle (Only ONE is
necessary)
Jesus Christ, His mission: ministry of service and
healing (KINGLY), the ministry of teaching
(PROPHETIC) and the ministry of prayer and
worship (PRIESTLY)

Sacred Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29 You

are all sons of God.you are all one in
Christ Jesus.
CONFIRMATION

 another sacrament of initiation in which

we become fuller members of the Church,
and are made stronger by the Holy Spirit
who enables us to live and share our faith
in Jesus.
Affirm our Christian faith, admitted as a
full member of the Church.
Holy spirit comes to dwell in us and make
us His temple
Spiritual Maturity
Witness for Jesus and His Church in the
world
Spread and defend the faith
Live an authentic Catholic Christian life
Minister
1 Bishop (but in case of emergencies,
the bishop can appoint/bless a priest
to minister a Confirmation)
Form
1 "Name, be sealed with the gifts of the
Holy Spirit"
Matter
1 Laying on of hands
2 Anointing with Chrism
Effects
1 -Gives us the gifts of the Holy Spirit
2 -Makes us mature Christians
3 -Imprints the character
4 -Gives us sanctifying grace
5 Sacred Scripture- John 20:22 he
breathed on them, and said to them,
Receive the Holy Spirit
HOLY

EUCHARIST
Completes our Christian initiation
Churchs greatest prayer
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Sacrifice of Christs love and New
Covenant
We participate in the one sacrifice of
Christ
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Form: this is my Body which is given up
for youthis is my blood.
Matter: bread and wine
Minister: priest
Sacred Scripture: Mark 14:22-24 take it
this is my body
Eucharist means an action of thanksgiving to
God.
Introductory Rites ("Gathering")
1 Starts with Entrance Hymn > Greeting
> Gloria > Penitential Rite
Liturgy of the Word ("Listening")
1 First Reading > Responsorial Psalm >
Second Reading > Gospel Acclamation
> Gospel > Homily > Profession of
Faith > Prayers of the Faithful
Liturgy of the Eucharist ("Sharing")
1 Starts with Offertory and Ends with Aa-a-amen
Communion Rites ("Sharing")
1 Starts with the Lord's Prayer and Ends
with Thanksgiving prayer
Concluding Rites ("Sending Forth")
1 Final Blessing
Communion
A person may only receive the Host twice
in a day - and only for two different
celebrations.
Consecration
- prayer and action by which bread and

wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus

Confiteor
- prayer for repentance or forgiveness at
the beginning of the Mass, which starts
with I confess to the Almighty God.
Transubstantiation
- the change that makes Jesus true God and
true Man under bread and wine in mass
Sacraments of Healing
RECONCILIATION
carry on ministry of forgiveness
Church continues to carry Jesus mission to
forgive, heal, reconcile and call people to
conversion and peace
Form: I absolve you in the name of the
Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
Matter: Confession of sins
Sacred Scripture: John 20:20-23 Peace be
with you.
Minister: Priest
Effects:
-Restoration or increase of sanctifying grace
-Forgiveness of sins
-Remission of eternal punishment
-Help avoid sin in the future
-Restoration of merits of our good works
How can we make a good examination of
conscience?
by calling to mind the commandments of God and
of the church, and the particular duties of out
state of life.
Make as careful as examination as if were on our
deathbed
We need to be anxious-venial and mortal
Recall all the circumstances that might change
the nature of the sins you wish to confess.
Determine exactly what we are going to confess
and how we are going to express it avoid random
talk.
When is the examination of conscience careless?
When we rust to confessional after one to two
minutes preparation.
Omits confessing a mortal sin.
When is the examination of conscience too
scrupulous?
When we make ourselves miserable by minute
and prolonged examination of conscience, fearing
that we may not do it well.
Weekly confession - 5 minutes
Monthly confession - 10-15 minutes
A good rule is to examine our conscience every
evening few moments of silence.
Contrition - sincere sorrow for having offended
God.
Chief Qualities of a good confession:
Humble - truly sorry and listen meekly
Sincere - tell honestly and frankly
Entire - confess all our mortal sins, their kind,
number of times and any circumstances changing
the nature
Why give penance after confession?
that we may make some atonement to God for
our sins
The SEAL OF CONFESSION is the most solemn
obligation of the priest to keep secret what has

been revealed to him in confession.

The priest may not break this seal even to save
his own life, or to avert a great calamity.
It must be observed even in the court of justice,
for the divine law is higher than human law.
Absolution- forgiveness of a debt either by the
remission of sin
Confession- one reveals ones sins to a priest who
grants absolution when there is true repentance
Contrition- a feeling of remorse or repentance for
sins that have been committed.
Penance- spiritual change that enables a sinner to
turn away from sin.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Form: "May the Lord who frees you from
sin save you and raise you up.
Matter: consecrated oil
Minister: Priest or Bishop
Sacred Scripture: he who eats my flesh
and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I
will raise him up at the last day Jn 6:54
Effects:
Union with the passion of Christ
An ecclesial grace
Preparation for final journey
Forgiveness of sins
Restoration of health
The anointing of the sick is administered to bring
spiritual and even physical strength during an
illness, especially near the time of death. It is
most likely one of the last sacraments one will
receive. A sacrament is an outward sign
established by Jesus Christ to confer inward
grace. In more basic terms, it is a rite that is
performed to convey Gods grace to the recipient,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Like all the sacraments, holy anointing was
instituted by Jesus Christ during his earthly
ministry. The Catechism explains, "This sacred
anointing of the sick was instituted by Christ our
Lord as a true and proper sacrament of the New
Testament. It is alluded to indeed by Mark, but is
recommended to the faithful and promulgated by
James the apostle and brother of the Lord" (CCC
1511; Mark 6:13; Jas. 5:14-15).
The anointing of the sick conveys several graces
and imparts gifts of strengthening in the Holy
Spirit against anxiety, discouragement, and
temptation, and conveys peace and fortitude
(CCC 1520). These graces flow from the atoning
death of Jesus Christ, for "this was to fulfill what
was spoken by the prophet Isaiah, He took our
infirmities and bore our diseases" (Matt. 8:17).
The most important part of the last rites is the
reception of the Lord in ones final Communion,
also called "Viaticum" (Latin = that which you
take on the road, i.e., provisions for a journey)
This special Communion prepares us to travel
with the Lord on the final part of our journey.
Sacraments of Vocation and Commitment/
Service
HOLY ORDERS
Form: Consecratory Prayer
Matter: Imposition of hands
Minister: Bishop

Sacred Scripture: Hebrews 5:1,4-6each

high priest is taken among men
8-10 years in the seminary
Study 4 years - Philosophy > Study 4 years Theology > Ordained as a Deacon > Ordained as
a Priest
Out of 10 Seminarians, only 2 (or 1) take their
vows.
Bishops can ordain; not all priests can absolve
Religious priests - Jesuits, SJ
Dominicans, OP
Fransiscan, OFM
Augustinian, All the religious: There are vows that they
exercise:
Poverty - challenge for the
religious. Simplicity in spite of wealth.
Obedience
Celibacy
Diocesan's vows:
Obedience
Celibacy
Diocesan - Church
Religious - Own schools
Priest is a priest forever
Common Royal priesthood - All the baptized
Ministerial priesthood - People who received
ordination
3 degrees of priesthood
Bishop > Priest > Deacon
In order of ranking: (HOLY ORDERS)
Episcopate The rank, office or term of office of a
bishop
Presbyterate - The priesthood, as the second rank
of holy orders above the diaconate and below the
episcopate.
Diaconate The office or period of office of a
deacon or deaconess; the official body of deacons
MATRIMONY
Form: I take you as my wife; I take you as
my husband
Matter: Exchange of consent
Minister: Spouse
Sacred Scripture: Ephisians 5:21-32
Husbands should love their wives.
First; love out to be sacrificial. The love of the
husband for his wife must be like the love of
Christ for the church as He had given Himself for
the Church. The husband is the head of the wife
but he must love his wife with the love which
never exercises a tyranny of control, but a love
that is always willing to make any sacrifice for the
beloved.
Second; love must be purifying. Christ continues
to cleanse and consecrate the Church through
Baptism. Real love is the great purifier of life.
Third; love must be caring. Husband must love
his wife just as he loves his own body.

Fourth; love is unbreakable. Men are united to

their wives as the members of the body are
united each other; and would no more think of
separating from her than tearing his own body
apart.
Lastly, the whole relationship is in the Lord.
1. Conjugal Love
- In any human relationship, such as
marriage and family, is given life and
sustained by love. Without love the
family cannot live, grow and perfect
itself as a community of persons (FC
18). Love in marriage is not a
romantic or simply a legendary feeling,
but a constant growing in the couples
commitment to be faithful and true.
2. Fidelity in Marriage
- the intimate union in marriage, as a
mutual gift of two persons, and the
good of the children, demands total
fidelity from the spouses and requires
an unbreakable unity between them..
- Till death do us part. The
indissolubility of the marriage
covenant is expressed in the marriage
contract. Fidelity in marriage is
possible through Christs grace-filled
presence in the Holy Spirit. They are
able to transcend all because of the
sacramental grace in marriage.
- Origin of the sacraments
- The sacrament takes root in the ministry of
Jesus. In the scriptures it is often seen how
Jesus lavishes the sick, poor and needy.
Although the people whom society deemed
unclean and those who chose to associate

themselves with them were rendered unfit,

they were the ones whom Jesus
administered. His heart went out to the sick
and called them the least of My brethren.
Through his deep love and compassion, He
performed many miracles on them and
revealed the signs of salvation which were
promise to mankind.
The ministry of healing the sick, formed as
part of Christs messianic mission described
in Isaiah 61:1. This mission was also passed
to his apostles so they many continues the
healing ministry.
During the early years, oil which was
blessed by this bishop or priest was used as
an internal or external healing remedy. It
was understood that anointing was to
prepare someone for death rather than
healing them. As it developed, people were
being anointed through the senses, hands
and feet while asking forgiveness from God.
This led to the sacrament being known as
extrena unctio or the last anointing.
Through this, the dying person received with
the anointing, absolution and communion.
In the 16th century, the council of trent
affirmed that the sacrament was for the
dying (and not those who could recover) and
taught that the priest was the proper
ministerof the sacrament which included
penance.