Seven Sacraments and Sacramentals

SACRAMENT
A visible sign of an inward grace, especially one of the solemn Christian rites considered
to be instituted by Jesus Himself, to symbolize or confer grace. Christ the Word Incarnate is seen
as the primordial sacrament of our encounter of God because He took on a material form and
became fully human yet He remained God. As the church grew in its understanding of Jesus’ life
and teachings, it identified seven ways by which God’s grace is active in a Christian’s life.

Through these sacraments, we recall the life message of Jesus, and celebrate it anew
among us. We celebrate the sacraments in the community to make us belong to the body of
Christ.

SACRAMENTALS
Sacramentals are associated with or imitate the Church’s official rituals. They are sacred
signs which remind which remind devotees of the sacraments. Some can be physical objects like
rosary beads or non-physical objects like music.

Sacrament of Initiation

Sacrament of Baptism
-Brings new life in Christ

Biblical Basis
The Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the Jordan River (Mt. 3:13-17; Mk 1:9-11; Lk 3:21-
22)

“Go, therefore make disciples of all nations, baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt. 28:19)

Church Teachings

Baptism rites
 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults- A process for adults culminating in the
celebration of all three sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil.
 Rite of Baptism of Children- People did not want their children to wait until adulthood
to wait until adulthood to be reborn in Christ’s life. Cradle catholics became prevalent.
Essential rites of Baptism

 Proper Matter: Water

 Correct Words or Form: triple pouring of or immersion in water with the words, “ I
baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
 Designated minister: Bishop, priest or deacon
Effects of Baptism

 Washes away original sin

 Makes us children of God and temples of the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:15-16)
 Welcomes us as members of the church, the body of Christ (1 Cor. 6:15)
 Marks us as sharers in the common priesthood of all believers, and in Christ’s mission of
justice and peace.
 We receive the character (indelible ink)
Sacramentals
 Water – symbolizes new life in Christ
 Light – reminds us to let the light of Christ shine through us
 Holy Chrism – shows that we are anoninted to live a Christ-like life.
 White Garment- symbolizes our innocence to sin

Sacrament of Confirmation

Biblical Basis
“As the Father sent me, so I am sending you. Receive the Holy Spirit.” (Jn. 20:21-22)

Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan River (Mt. 3:13-17)

Jesus’ promise to His Disciples about the Paraclete (Jn. 16:7-16; Acts 1:5)

Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4)

Church Teachings
Requirements for Reception

 Be prepared to profess the faith

 Be in the state of grace
 Be intend to receive the sacrament
Essential Rite of Confirmation
 Proper Matter: laying of hands
 Correct words or form: laying of hands and anointing with chrism on the forehead with
the words :”( Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
 Designated minister: Bishop

Sacramentals
 Sacred Chrism – Olive oil mixed with fragrant balsam (ornamental plant).
 Balsam- a symbol of the fragrance of Christ

Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist

Biblical basis
The Last Supper (Mt.26:26-29; Mk. 14:22-25; Lk. 22:14-20)

St. Paul’s explanation of the Eucharist (1 Cor. 11:23-25)

Church Teachings
Christ established the Eucharist at the Last Supper in the context of the Passover. The
early church put together the Old Testament understanding of the Paschal lamb with the words
and actions of Jesus. He became the new sacrificial lamb, to completely restore our relationship
with the Father. Jesus wants us to repeat the last Supper and He promises to be present. Today,
we celebrate these core messages during the Eucharist.

Essential Rite of Eucharist

Proper matter: Transubstation is the complete change of the substance of the bread and
wine to the body and blood of Christ respectively.

Correct words or form: Changing bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ by
the words:” Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you…
Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood of the new and everlasting
covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of
me.”
Fruits of the Eucharist
1. We receive the Body and Blood of Christ (Jn. 6:56)
2. We repair for the sins of the living and the dead. The Eucharist has the power to forgive
the venial sins.
3. We are in communion with the Church and we receive eternal life. (Jn. 6:51-54)

Effects of Holy Communion

1. Increases our union with Christ
2. Renews the life of grace received at baptism
3. Separates us from sin
4. Strengthens our charity
5. Commits us to the poor
6. Preserves us from future mortal sins
7. Makes the Church through unity in the Mystical Body of Christ

Sacramentals
 Host – Body of Christ
 Wine – Blood of Christ
 Chalice – Vessel of Christ

Sacrament of Healing

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Biblical Basis
Forgiving your brother 77 times (Mt. 18:21-22)

Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained (Jn. 20:21-23)

Church Teachings
The Church developed this sacrament for the people who sinned bad and got cut off the
community. In the early days, it was only for the most serious sins such as adultery, murder and
apostasy. They had to do public penance and prayer until the bishop decided that they had truly
reformed.
Matter

Contrition – the sorrow of the soul

Confession of sins

Satisfaction – amends for the sins committed

Form- Priest’s prayer of absolution

Ministers- Bishops or Priests

Effects of Reconciliation

 Conversion
 Penance
 Confession
 Forgiveness
 Reconciliation

Sacramental

 Prayer of Contrition

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Biblical Basis
James 5:14-15- Those who are ill should send for the Church Elders and they will anoint you
with oil in the name of the Lord and pray over him..

The different times Jesus healed the sick in the gospels

Church Teaching
This sacrament takes place when a person is seriously sick or near the time of their death.
This person is anointed with holy oil by the minister and then prayed over.

Sacramentals

 Blessed Olive oil

 Prayer
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Church and Sacraments

(Sacraments of Initiation and Healing)

PREPARED BY:

Temporalities Group

Darlean Jyles Chavez

Kate Darantinao

Ralph Gerard Dela Cruz

Paul Anthony Kierulf

Genwin Mae Monge

Joenil Pazon