THE SACRAMENTS

A REVIEW
“Whatever was visible in our
redeemer has passed into the
Sacraments.”
(St. Leo the Great)
 Definition
1. The visible signs of the invisible realities.
2. The Church as a Sacrament.
3. Jesus calls us through the Church to be
sacrament-people.
 Sacramentals
1. Resemble the sacraments.
2. Objects, actions, places, prayers,
sacred time which help us become
aware of Christ’s presence.
 The 7 Sacraments.
 
 A. SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
 
1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
Baptism: Incorporated into Christ’s Body,
Sent on Christ’s Mission
 
1. REVEALS the equality and dignity of each member of
the community.
2. REQUIRES us to reject sin and re-assess our values,
decisions, and lifestyle.
3. INVITES us to a vocation of holiness and the practice of
Charity.
Baptism . . .
 
4. INCORPORATES us into the life, death, and
Resurrection of Christ and the ongoing work of
the Holy Spirit in the World.
5. MAKES us disciples to the World.
Confirmation: Strengthened by the Spirit,
Called to Action
1. CONNECTS us to a larger community.
2. MOVES us to imitate the love and service of Christ.
3. INSPIRES us to Gospel action that involves human
development and work to end injustice.
4. CALLS us to share Christ’s mission to promote life and
dignity.
The Eucharist: Body of Christ, taken, blessed
broken, and shared to the world
1. AWAKENS us to our own dignity and to that of others.
2. UNIFIES and HEALS divisions.
3. SENSITIZES us to those who suffer.
4. MOVES us and INSPIRES US to respond.
THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING:

1. Anointing of the Sick

2. Reconciliation
Anointing of the Sick: Joined to Christ,
Witness of hope and Healing
1. WE RECEIVE the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace,
and courage.
2. CARE and SOLIDARITY to those who suffer.
Reconciliation: Reconciled to Right
Relationship, Called to Heal and Restore
1. Sin damages our relationship with God and with our
neighbour.
2. WE ARE CALLED to examine our consciences and
admit our failings.
3. WE RECEIVE God’s mercy and forgiveness.
4. We are called to be FORGIVERS and PEACEMAKERS.
The Sacraments at the Service of Communion

1. Matrimony
2. Holy Orders
Matrimony: United in love, strengthened for
Service
1. REFLECTS the love of Christ for the Church
2. Reflects the COMMUNION of the Trinity
3. PROVIDES the foundation for the family and the formation of
“new citizens of human society.”
Holy Orders: Ordained to Serve, Gather,
Transform, and Send
1. REPRESENTATIVE of Christ
2. PROCLAIMERS of the Word
3. STEWARDS/SHEPHERDS
4. SERVANTS
5. MISSIONARIES
 Scriptural Roots of the Sacraments.
SACRAMENT CENTRAL VALUE SCRIPTURE
REFERENCE
1.Baptism New life; celebration of Mt. 28:19, Rom 6:3-
Christian community 11
2. Confirmation Strength and growth; Acts 8:14-17, Acts
celebration of gifts 19:1-6, 1 Cor 12:4-11
3. Eucharist Ongoing nourishment; Luke 22:19-20, 1 Cor
celebration of unity 11:17-34
4. Forgiveness, reunion Lk 15; Jn 20:21-
Reconciliation 23, 2 Cor 2:5-11
5. Healing Physical, emotional, and Mk 1:32-34; Mk
spiritual health 6:13; Js 5:14-15
6. Matrimony Love; family life Jn 2:1-12, Mt
19:4-6, Mk 10:11-
12; Eph 5:21-33
7. Holy Orders Service 2 Tim 1:6, Ti 1:5-9
 Guide for reflection:
1. What are the principal signs of God’s love in your life?
2. In what ways are you a sacrament of God’s grace?
Maraming Salamat po!