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Chapter 5
St. Thomas
Aquinas taught
that human
development is
marked by seven
stages which
parallel the seven
sacraments.
Lead us to God
Come from God
Be an action of God
Jesus is the
starting point of all
sacraments.
Jesus is the perfect
sign of Gods great
love for us.
The fundamental
nature of a
sacrament is
revealed in Jesus.
The Church is a
mystery.
The Church is
beloved of Christ.
The Church is an
efficacious symbol.
Council of Florence
Sacraments of Initiation
Confirmation
strengthens our new
life with the gifts of
the Holy Spirit.
Eucharist nourishes
us with the Body and
Blood of Christ.
Baptism Rites
Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) - 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 be reborn in Christs lifeinfant
baptism became prevalent.
Cradle Catholics
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
Be prepared to
profess the faith.
Be in the state of
grace.
Intend to receive
the sacrament.
Be prepared to
witness to Jesus
Christ.
Introductory Rites
First Reading
Psalm Response
Second Reading
Gospel
Homily
Creed
General Intercessions
Our Father
Lamb of God
Reception of Holy
Communion
Prayer after
Communion
Concluding Rite
Sacraments of Healing
Penance / Reconciliation
Penance renews,
restores, and strengthens
our relationship with God
and the community after
it has been damaged by
sin.
Penance shows that
Gods love is without
limits
Contrition
Confession
Satisfaction
The sacrament
encourages those who
are sick to overcome
the alienation caused
by illness
Essential Elements of
Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments at the
Service of Communion
These
sacraments
are directed
toward the
salvation of
others, not
toward those
receiving the
sacraments.
Matrimony
Holy Orders
Holy Orders
bishops
Presbyterate priests
Diaconate deacons
Matrimony
Marriage is a
sacred covenant
--that is an
agreement
between the
husband and wife,
and between the
couple and God.
Matrimony
procreation of children.
The chastity of the spouses and their
fidelity to each other.
The indissoluble union of marriage.
Matrimony
The sacraments celebrate Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the
Life.
The sacraments are a way for us to live life to the fullest.
The sacraments are the way to allow Jesus to touch our lives.