Sacraments

are external signs

symbolizing the
invisible truth.
 Sacraments
“a sensible sign,
instituted by Christ,
to give grace.”
 Sacraments
“Actions of Christ
and of the
Church…”
- Catechism of Filipino Catholics
 Confirmation 7 Sacraments
ism

Matri ony
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Holy
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Orders
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Penance

Extreme
Unction
Eucharist
3 Elements of Sacraments

Visible Form Minister

Sign
 Sacraments
Initiation

Service
Healing
 Baptism
is seen as the sacrament of
admission to the faith,
bringing sanctifying grace
to the person being
baptized.
 Baptism
- Frees us from original sin
- We are made children of God
- We become member of the
Church.
Baptism
Water
Priest/ Deacon/
Lay*
“I now baptize you, in the name
of the Father, and of the Son and
of the Holy Spirit.”
 Confirmation
is the sealing of the
covenant created in
baptism, strengthened by
the gift of the Holy Spirit, to
live out the life of faith.
 Confirmation
- We receive the gifts of
the Holy Spirit
- We become ‘soldiers’ of
Christ.
Confirmation
Laying of hands

Bishop/ Priest*

“Be sealed with the gifts

of the Holy Spirit”
 Eucharist
the central rite of Catholic
worship, the sacrament of
all sacraments.
 Eucharist
- we receive the Body &
Blood of Christ
- unity with the Church
- we receive everlasting life
Eucharist
Bread & wine

Priests

“This is my Body…
This is my Blood…”
Reconciliation
is seen as an opportunity for
renewal, n opportunity for
self-reflection and requires
that the person take full
responsibility for his or her
sins, both those in thought
and in action.
Reconciliation
- we receive
forgiveness of sins.
- we receive healing.
Reconciliation
sins/absolution

Priests
“I absolve you in the Name of
the Father, and of the Son &
of the Holy Spirit”
Extreme Unction
This sacrament unites a
sick person’s suffering
with that of Jesus and
brings forgiveness of
sins.
Extreme Unction
Oleum Infirmorum

Bishops/Priests
Laying of hands and
anointing oil to the sick.
 Matrimony
a baptized man and
woman are united with
each other as a sign of the
unity between Jesus and
his Church.
Matrimony
Wedding rings

The couple

Wedding vows
 Holy Orders
men are ordained as priests,
deacons, or bishops. Priests
serve as spiritual leaders of their
communities, and deacons serve
to remind us of our baptismal
call to help others. Bishops carry
on the teachings of the apostles.
Holy Orders
Laying of hands/
anointing of oil
Pope/ Bishop

Ordination rites/
prayers