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THE SACRAMENTSTHE SACRAMENTS


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DLFCDLFC--ERLEDESMA 2008ERLEDESMA 2008 33

DEFINITIONDEFINITION

SacramentsSacraments signs, symbols andsigns, symbols and

instruments through which the Holy Spiritinstruments through which the Holy Spirit

acts on us. It helps us move on in ouracts on us. It helps us move on in ourChristian life, He is able to communicateChristian life, He is able to communicate

His mind and His presence to un, HisHis mind and His presence to un, His

people.people.

Ex. Abraham / MosesEx. Abraham / Moses


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PURPOSESPURPOSES

ToTo sanctifysanctifyandand bringbringus closer to Godus closer to God

ToTo understandunderstandwhy God uses signs and symbolswhy God uses signs and symbolsto communicate with us through touch, gestures,to communicate with us through touch, gestures,

wordswords for us being human, it is a means offor us being human, it is a means ofcommunication through rituals, to have a divinecommunication through rituals, to have a divinelife and love.life and love.

ToTo distinguishdistinguish sacraments not only as rituals butsacraments not only as rituals but

the saving action of Jesus to instruct and nourishthe saving action of Jesus to instruct and nourishus and for us to express it (not only as rituals butus and for us to express it (not only as rituals butmore important being evangelized)more important being evangelized)


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PURPOSESPURPOSES

ToTo reappraisereappraise the effects of the sacrament in ourthe effects of the sacrament in ourliveslives

To iTo identifydentifythe concrete ways on how we canthe concrete ways on how we can

become become sacramentssacramentsto our communityto our communityToTo celebratecelebrate meaningfully the sacraments in ourmeaningfully the sacraments in ourlocal church or the BECslocal church or the BECs

..The Church serves as the channel of GraceThe Church serves as the channel of Graceand strengthens our faith in our Christianand strengthens our faith in our ChristianLife.Life.


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1.1. Serve as our encounters of God, withServe as our encounters of God, with

God to effect change in our lifeGod to effect change in our life

2.2. Signify our communion with God andSignify our communion with God andunity among menunity among men

Sacraments therefore:Sacraments therefore:


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THE 7 SACRAMENTSTHE 7 SACRAMENTS

(A Review)(A Review)I.I. Sacraments of InitiationSacraments of Initiationi.i. BaptismBaptism

ii.ii. ConfirmationConfirmation

iii.iii. EucharistEucharist

II.II. Sacraments of Healing and ReconciliationSacraments of Healing and Reconciliationi.i. ConfessionConfession

ii.ii. Anointing of the SickAnointing of the Sick

III.III. Sacraments of Vocations, Commitment andSacraments of Vocations, Commitment and

ServiceServicei.i. Holy OrdersHoly Orders

ii.ii. Marriage/MatrimonyMarriage/Matrimony


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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMSACRAMENT OF BAPTISM(Water)(Water)


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BackgroundBackground

Biblical (Scriptural)Biblical (Scriptural)

BaptismBaptism

Jesus at the River JordanJesus at the River Jordan

Pentecost SundayPentecost Sunday

Easter VigilEaster Vigil

BaptismBaptism Sacrament of Faith for us to growSacrament of Faith for us to growinto fulness on the Road to Christian Lifeinto fulness on the Road to Christian Life

through our parents, ninangs and ninongsthrough our parents, ninangs and ninongs


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GRACE OF BAPTISMGRACE OF BAPTISM

Forgiveness of SinForgiveness of Sin Original andOriginal and

PersonalPersonal

A new Creature as adopted child of God toA new Creature as adopted child of God topartake of his Divine Nature (Sanctifyingpartake of his Divine Nature (Sanctifying

Grace)Grace)

Makes us members of the Body of ChristMakes us members of the Body of Christ

since we become incorporated into thesince we become incorporated into the

ChurchChurch


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Thru Baptism, the Functions ofThru Baptism, the Functions of

Christ is handed down to us:Christ is handed down to us:A.A. PriestlyPriestly Holiness through prayers,Holiness through prayers,

Word of God, Seminars, mass,Word of God, Seminars, mass,confession, retreats, recollections,confession, retreats, recollections,

readings, etc.readings, etc.B.B. PropheticProphetic Witnessing/ Living as ModelsWitnessing/ Living as Models

in the person of Christ, in words,in the person of Christ, in words,

thoughts, and deeds; in His publicthoughts, and deeds; in His publicministryministry

C.C. KinglyKingly Service, last SupperService, last Supper


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SACRAMENTSACRAMENTOFOF

CONFIRMATIONCONFIRMATION(Chrism on the Forehead)(Chrism on the Forehead)


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Sacrament of ConfirmationSacrament of Confirmation

Vatican II states two (2) essentialVatican II states two (2) essential

characteristics of confirmationcharacteristics of confirmation

1.1. Closer union of the ChurchCloser union of the Church2.2. The strengthening and empowerment by theThe strengthening and empowerment by the

Holy Spirit for us to actively spread the faith;Holy Spirit for us to actively spread the faith;

We are more strictly obliged to spread theWe are more strictly obliged to spread the

faith by Word and Deedfaith by Word and Deed


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Qualities of Christian WitnessingQualities of Christian Witnessing

Personal knowledge, awareness and experiencePersonal knowledge, awareness and experienceof Christ in our daily lives;of Christ in our daily lives;

Strong and enthusiastic Christian convictionsStrong and enthusiastic Christian convictionsand active commitment to Christ and theand active commitment to Christ and theChurch;Church;Basically grounded in scriptures, in ChurchBasically grounded in scriptures, in Churchteachings and in fundamental humanteachings and in fundamental humanexperience;experience;

Human leadership qualities of honesty, integrityHuman leadership qualities of honesty, integritythat inspire confidence and a following,that inspire confidence and a following,

The courage to suffer and risk for the KingdomThe courage to suffer and risk for the Kingdomof Godof God


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Effects of ConfirmationEffects of Confirmation

Unites us more firmly to Christ, believing in him,Unites us more firmly to Christ, believing in him,hoping and loving Himhoping and loving Him (commissioning)(commissioning)

Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us:Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us:

Holiness, Love, Life, Power, Truth, ForgivenessHoliness, Love, Life, Power, Truth, ForgivenessRenders our bond with the Church more stronglyRenders our bond with the Church more strongly

Gives us special strength of the fruits of the HolyGives us special strength of the fruits of the HolySpirit to spread and defend the faith asSpirit to spread and defend the faith as

witnesses in word and action; never to bewitnesses in word and action; never to beashamed of the Crossashamed of the Cross in the Family, Christianin the Family, ChristianCommunityCommunity


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THE SACRAMENTTHE SACRAMENT

OFOF

THE HOLY EUCHARISTTHE HOLY EUCHARIST


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What Christ taughtWhat Christ taught

TheEucharist

Thanksgiving and praise to the Father

Sacrificial memory of Christ and His Body

Presence of Christ by thepower of His word and of His

spirit

Sacrament of salvation accomplished

by Christ on the cross

Praise and thanksgiving for the

work of creation


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Altar representsAltar represents --

Altar sacrificedAltar sacrificed

Table of the LordTable of the Lord


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EucharistEucharist

Wipes away venial sinsWipes away venial sins

By giving Himself up for us; Christ receivesBy giving Himself up for us; Christ receives

our love and enables us to break ourour love and enables us to break our

disordered attachments to creatures and rootdisordered attachments to creatures and rootourselves in Himourselves in Him

Commits us to the poor, recognizing Christ inCommits us to the poor, recognizing Christ in

the poorestthe poorest


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Structure of the MassStructure of the Mass

The Whole Eucharistic CelebrationThe Whole Eucharistic Celebration

consists of:consists of:

Introductory RitesIntroductory Rites

Liturgy of the WordLiturgy of the Word

Liturgy of the EucharistLiturgy of the Eucharist

Communion RiteCommunion Rite

Concluding RitesConcluding Rites


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Those who receive the EUCHARISTThose who receive the EUCHARIST

which is the food must:which is the food must:

1.1. Believe in the teachings as trueBelieve in the teachings as true

2.2. Baptized in the forgiveness of sin andBaptized in the forgiveness of sin andhas new birthhas new birth

3.3. Lives on keeping with what ChristLives on keeping with what Christ

taughttaught


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EucharistEucharist

Heart of Eucharistic Celebration is theHeart of Eucharistic Celebration is the

bread and wine, that by the words ofbread and wine, that by the words of

Christ and invocation of the Holy Spirit,Christ and invocation of the Holy Spirit,

become Christs Body and Bloodbecome Christs Body and Blood

continue to signify the goodness ofcontinue to signify the goodness of

creation.creation.


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Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of theLiturgy of the Word and Liturgy of theEucharistEucharist

One single act of worshipOne single act of worship the Word of Godthe Word of God

and of the Body of the Lordand of the Body of the Lord


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To summarizeTo summarize

The EucharistThe Eucharist Source and Summit ofSource and Summit of

the Christian Lifethe Christian Life

It is the memorial of His death andIt is the memorial of His death and

resurrectionresurrection

A sacrament of loveA sacrament of love

A sign of unityA sign of unity

A bond of charityA bond of charity

A paschal banquetA paschal banquet


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Holy MassHoly Mass

The liturgy which the mystery of salvationThe liturgy which the mystery of salvation

is accomplished concludes with theis accomplished concludes with the

sending of the faithful so that they maysending of the faithful so that they may

fulfill Gods will in their daily livesfulfill Gods will in their daily lives


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THE SACRAMENTTHE SACRAMENTOFOF

HEALINGHEALING(Confession(Confession PenancePenance -- Reconciliation)Reconciliation)


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How ?How ?

Examination of conscienceExamination of conscience We are sinnersWe are sinners

with heartfelt sorrow or contritionwith heartfelt sorrow or contrition

Disclosure of sins to a priestDisclosure of sins to a priest

Acknowledgement and praise of the Holiness ofAcknowledgement and praise of the Holiness of

God and His mercy towards a sinful manGod and His mercy towards a sinful man

Forgiveness is due to priests sacramentalForgiveness is due to priests sacramental

absolutionabsolution the granting of pardon andthe granting of pardon andabsolution = Gods mercy is always available toabsolution = Gods mercy is always available to

us; peace which is gift/grace from Godus; peace which is gift/grace from God


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With A PERFECT CONFESSION.ItWith A PERFECT CONFESSION.It

serves as our SECOND CONVERSIONserves as our SECOND CONVERSION

after our Baptismafter our Baptism


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SINSIN

An action or failure to act (according toAn action or failure to act (according to

moral reality), or a power or force thatmoral reality), or a power or force that

separates us/alienates us fromseparates us/alienates us from

ex: making us strangers from our true selfex: making us strangers from our true self

(intra); our neighbors (inter); larger(intra); our neighbors (inter); larger

community (society); and Godcommunity (society); and God


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SINSIN

PersonalPersonal(private)(private)

SocialSocial(negative moral attitudes and acts(negative moral attitudes and acts

or failures to act which are common to aor failures to act which are common to acommunity/society)community/society)

StructuralStructural(refers to existing structures that(refers to existing structures that

condition society in a harmful and unjustcondition society in a harmful and unjust

ways)ways)


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SINSIN

Never individualistic for it affects othersNever individualistic for it affects others

and the community in everything we doand the community in everything we do

VenialVenial

from venia meaning pardon or forgivenessfrom venia meaning pardon or forgiveness

An excusable sin, not involving personsAn excusable sin, not involving persons

fundamental freedom that cannot lead to spiritualfundamental freedom that cannot lead to spiritual

deathdeath

MortalMortal

Grave matter, sufficient knowledge, full consentGrave matter, sufficient knowledge, full consent


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THE SACRAMENT OFTHE SACRAMENT OF

HEALINGHEALING -- THE SICKTHE SICK


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Call on Christ theCall on Christ the

physicianphysician

Heals the sick (Body)Heals the sick (Body)

Forgives sin (Soul)Forgives sin (Soul)

Thru the CHURCH to administer the

sacrament in order to strengthen those

tired by the illness


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--A liturgical and communal celebrationA liturgical and communal celebration

Parts of the SacramentParts of the Sacrament

a.a. WelcomingWelcoming

b.b. Reading from the scripturesReading from the scriptures

c.c. Contrition or heartfelt sorrowContrition or heartfelt sorrow

d.d. ConfessionConfession

e.e. Penance/ satisfaction for the sins committedPenance/ satisfaction for the sins committed

with a firm purpose for RENEWALwith a firm purpose for RENEWAL


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Effects of Anointing the SickEffects of Anointing the Sick

A gift of the Holy SpiritA gift of the Holy Spirit

Strengthens, gives peace and courage toStrengthens, gives peace and courage toovercome difficulties that go with the illnessovercome difficulties that go with the illness

There is celestial union with the passion ofThere is celestial union with the passion ofChrist (ecclesial grace) since the sick unitesChrist (ecclesial grace) since the sick uniteshimself more closely to Christs passionhimself more closely to Christs passion

AbsolutionAbsolution

Preparation for the final journeyPreparation for the final journey Viaticum, theViaticum, thelast sacrament; its the end of Christian life, alast sacrament; its the end of Christian life, apreparation for heavens homeland.preparation for heavens homeland.


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THE SACRAMENT OFTHE SACRAMENT OF

HOLY ORDERSHOLY ORDERS

(Bishops(Bishops PriestsPriests Deacons)Deacons)


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Sacrament of Apostolic Ministry throughSacrament of Apostolic Ministry through

the Ordination of Priests who becomethe Ordination of Priests who become

DisciplesDisciples called to follow Christ with totalcalled to follow Christ with total

commitmentcommitment

ApostlesApostles sent to serve the Mission ofsent to serve the Mission ofJesus and the ChurchJesus and the Church

PresbyterPresbyter an elder held responsible toan elder held responsible to

the Pastoral care of the Churchthe Pastoral care of the Church

PresiderPresider one who presides at theone who presides at the

Eucharistic CelebrationEucharistic Celebration


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The Priest as ordained is to act in theThe Priest as ordained is to act in theperson of Christ, the Headperson of Christ, the Head

So the Sacrament of Holy Orders is aSo the Sacrament of Holy Orders is aMISSION given to the APOSTLES whoMISSION given to the APOSTLES who

will continue to exercise in Church untilwill continue to exercise in Church until

end time.end time.


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Priesthood is Ministerial with thePriesthood is Ministerial with the

tasks:tasks:

1.1. To represent CHRIST as Head of theTo represent CHRIST as Head of the

Church.Church.

2.2. To act in the name of the whole churchTo act in the name of the whole churchwhen presenting to GOD the prayers ofwhen presenting to GOD the prayers of

the Church and when offering thethe Church and when offering the

Eucharistic Sacrifice.Eucharistic Sacrifice.


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THEN SACRAMENTTHEN SACRAMENT

OFOF

MATRIMONYMATRIMONY

(Marriage in Church)(Marriage in Church)


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Solemn entry of the spouses into a bindingSolemn entry of the spouses into a binding

commitment before God and the Christiancommitment before God and the Christian

communitycommunity

Part of Gods plan for creationPart of Gods plan for creation


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c.c. Conjugal loveConjugal love a unity with one heart,a unity with one heart,

one soul, one flesh of demandsone soul, one flesh of demands

IndissolubilityIndissolubility

FaithfulnessFaithfulness MutualityMutuality

Procreation and education of childrenProcreation and education of children


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