unit three: understanding how jesus christ is alive in the church today through the 7 sacraments

Unit Three:

Understanding How Jesus Christ is

Alive in the Church Today

Through the 7 Sacraments

Unit Contents

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Introduction to the 7 Sacraments

Baptism

Confirmation

Eucharist

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5 Penance & Anointing of the Sick

5 Holy Orders & Matrimony

Essential Question…

How can I experience Jesus Christ in my life today?

Sacrament Video

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By the conclusion of this unit, you will be able to say…

• I can define the 7 sacraments of the Catholic Church and the effects of each.

• I can explain how each sacrament carries on the ministry of Jesus in the world.

• I can explain the signs, symbols, rites, and rituals of the 7 sacraments.

I Can Statements…

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What are sacraments??

In his ministry, Jesus laid the foundation for the sacraments and they became a matter of faith at the Council of Trent, in 1547. They are effective signs:

Given to us by Jesus through the Holy Spirit, they bring about what they represent.

» They have the power to change us.» They heal us, nourish us, and make us

holy.» Example: Baptism not only is a

celebration of being children of God, but we actually BECOME children of God.

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They are acts of the Church and the most important celebrations of the Church, which allow us to live as a community of disciples. They unite us as the Body of Christ.

What sacraments have you received and how have they helped you experience God in your life?

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They give us grace, an invitation to share in God’s life and love, and help us to see him in all things.

What things in your life cause you to stop and reflect on the wonder of God’s presence in our world?

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Sanctifying Grace

Each sacrament effects change in our lives as long as we respond to God’s grace. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, each sacrament gives us grace, which is called sanctifying grace.

Enables us to:– Love God– Love ourselves as God loves us– Love others as we love ourselves– Live as God calls us to live

We must be properly disposed to receive this grace – commitment to live according to the grace of each sacrament.

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The Purpose of the Sacraments

Threefold purpose is to:

Sanctify us: make us holy, giving us the grace we need to live as disciples of Jesus and members of the Church;

Build up the Church as the Body of Christ so that the Church ca be an effective sign of God’s Kingdom in our world;

Offer worship to God so that we can be closer to him, give him thanks and praise, and return to us the grace we need to live as God’s people.

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Stages of Christian Life

The sacraments are grouped into three categories which represent the 3 stages of Christian Life:

1. Birth and Growth

2. Healing

3. Mission

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Birth and Growth

The Sacraments of Christian Initiation – we are born into the Church, strengthened and nourished.

» Baptism

» Confirmation

» Eucharist

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Healing

The Sacraments of Healing – we experience God’s forgiveness, peace, and healing.

» Penance and Reconciliation

» Anointing of the Sick

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Mission

The Sacraments at the Service of Communion – we are strengthened to serve God and the Church through service to others.

» Holy Orders

» Matrimony

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Sacraments and Sanctity

Sacrament Jesus’ Ministry Category

Baptism

Confirmation

Eucharist

Penance

Anointing of the Sick

Holy Orders

Matrimony



Baptism Jesus welcomed all those who wanted to follow him.

Confirmation

Eucharist

Penance


Holy Orders

Matrimony




Confirmation Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to his disciples.

Eucharist

Penance


Holy Orders

Matrimony





Eucharist Jesus nourished people’s bodies and souls.

Penance


Holy Orders

Matrimony




Sacraments of Christian Initiation- Call us to a common vocation of holiness

and to the mission of evangelizing to the world.



Penance


Holy Orders

Matrimony








Penance Jesus had compassion for sinners and assured them of God’s mercy.


Holy Orders

Matrimony










Jesus had a special concern for the sick and the suffering, and healed them.

Holy Orders

Matrimony









Sacraments of Healing-Strengthen us to face and overcome the

power of sin and sickness and call us to restore our relationship with God

and the Church.Anointing of the

SickJesus had a special concern for the sick

and the suffering, and healed them.

Holy Orders

Matrimony














Holy OrdersJesus chose the Apostles as leaders and

empowered them to serve the whole Church.

Matrimony
















Matrimony Jesus loved his family and learned from their faithful love for one another.
















Sacraments at the Service of Communion-God calls certain members of the Church

to serve the Church through the particular vocations of marriage and

ordained ministry.Matrimony Jesus loved his family and learned from their faithful love for one another.

Homework

Read Chapter 14 - Baptism

unit three: understanding how jesus christ is alive in the church today through the 7 sacraments

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