SACRAMENTS

• Sacraments Definitions:• Latin: sacramentum; Greek:

mysterion • Rites/rituals performed in/by the

Church, to convey God’s “grace” to believers

• Number of Sacraments?• Aspects of each Sacrament:

What is a Sacrament?

Sacraments are instituted by Christ Visible and tangible signs instituted by Christ which impart

divine grace.Special celebrations that help us become better

Christians and move us closer to Jesus

The 7 Sacraments

The 7 Sacraments3 KINDS

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION– BAPTISM– EUCHARIST– CONFIRMATION

SACRAMENTS OF HEALING– RECONCILIATION– ANOINTING OF THE SICK

SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE– HOLY ORDERS– MARRIAGE

Each sacrament uses signs and symbols to explain what happens

when it is celebrated

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SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

The 7 Sacraments

BAPTISMWe become God’s Children - part of God’s family: ChristiansWe receive the Holy Spirit Our sin is forgiven

SIGNS & SYMBOLSWater, Easter Candle, White Garment, Oil

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EUCHARISTWe receive the Body of Christ

SIGNS & SYMBOLSBread and wine

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CONFIRMATIONWe receive the

Holy Spirit We become

adult Christians

SIGNS & SYMBOLSLaying of Hands, Oil of chrismSYMBOL of the HOLY SPIRIT: Flame

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RECONCILIATIONCONFESSIONPENANCEGod forgives us

SIGNS & SYMBOLSConfessing sinsExpress our sorrow Contrition; Absolution

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ANOINTING OF THE

SICKJesus helps people who are ill. The priest prays for them and anoints them.

SIGNS & SYMBOLSOil of anointing; Laying of Hands; Sign of the Cross

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HOLY ORDERS

A man is Ordained to Serve in the Church as a priest

SIGNS & SYMBOLSLaying of handsAnointing with oil

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MARRIAGEMan and woman become One to form a family. They are united in Love for each other and for children they may have.

SIGNS & SYMBOLSRings; Consent

CONCLUDING PRAYER

People preparing for baptism People preparing for

confirmation

First Communion

Children

People who want to celebrate

Reconciliation Married People

Priests

Sick people