Prelection: Dyad Sharing

If you were to choose a sign/ symbols that would represent your love for your parents or family, what would it be?

JESUS The Greatest Sign SIGNS OF GODS LOVE

The Catholic Church

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What are sacraments?

What are sacraments?

These are seven celebrations in the Church that are special signs of Gods love and presence.

Who started or instituted the sacraments? What do we celebrate in the sacraments? What happens when the we celebrate the sacraments?

We celebrate the saving work of Christ.

Sacraments
Jesus instituted, or began, the sacraments so that his saving work would continue for all time.

We celebrate with faith and love to be more Christ-like to be able to follow and become like Christ.

Why do we need to have faith in receiving the sacraments?

Our meeting with Christ has no meaning unless we believe in Him and unless we love Him.

What do we mean when we say that the sacraments are effective signs?

Sacraments are effective signs.

They actually bring about what they promise/ represent when they are celebrated with faith and love.

For example, in Reconciliation, we receive Gods forgiveness.

In the sacraments, what gift do we receive?

The gift of sharing in Gods life that we receive in the sacraments is called sanctifying grace. Grace is sharing in the divine life, in Gods very life and love. This grace helps us to trust and believe in God. It strengthens us to live as Jesus did.

What are the sacraments for?

Through the sacraments the Church worships and praises God. Catholics all over the world are united with Jesus and with one another. we are drawn close to Christ become holier.

What is our ultimate goal in receiving the sacraments?

To proclaim
The life I live now is not my own, Christ is living in me. (St. Paul: Gal 2:20)

What are the seven sacraments? Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony.

How can we group the seven sacraments?

Baptism, Conformation and Holy Eucharist are the SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION. Through them we celebrate our membership in the Church. These three sacraments initiate us into the Church.

 Baptism welcomes us into Gods family, the Church Confirmation seals us with the gift of the Holy Spirit Holy Eucharist we receive the Body and Blood of Christ.

Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick are the SACRAMENTS OF HEALING. Through them we celebrate the healing power of Jesus.

 Reconciliation we receive Gods forgiveness of our sins through the priest. Anointing of the Sick given to those who are in danger of death because of sickness or old age

Holy Orders and Matrimony are the SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE OR VOCATION. Those who receive these sacraments are strengthened to serve God and the Church though a particular vocation.

Holy Orders some men are ordained deacons, priests and bishops of the Church Matrimony unites a man and woman who are in love to remain faithful to each other

We Respond
How can I show the effect of the sacraments that I received in my life? Answer page 24, part A and B.

BIG QUESTIONS
What are sacraments? Why are sacraments signs of the saving presence of Christ? Why is it important to receive the sacraments? Why is faith in Jesus important in receiving the sacraments?

Source:

Llarenas, Mila. Grade 5 CLE workbook: We Encounter Jesus in the Sacraments