PPT-Sacrament of Baptism and Chrismation

Servants Prep November 2012 What is A SACRAMENT are vessels of the mystical participation in divine grace of mankind In every sacrament there is a combination of an outward visible sign with an inward spiritual grace . The penitent is the one who receives the Sacrament The confessor is the priest or bishop who offers the Sacrament When the confessor on behalf of Christ and His Church imparts the forgiveness of God for sin to the penitent this is called absolutio INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM. ANTICIPATORY SET .  . Incorporate the story of St. Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch (cf. Acts 8:27-39) into the . Opening Prayer . and . write. for a few minutes on what it reveals about the Sacrament of Baptism.. Understanding the Sacrament of Confirmation. At Baptism, we are reborn as sons and daughters of God, at Confirmation we strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit to spread, defend, and practice the Catholic faith by words and deeds. Mysteries of faith. The tree of life. There are at least seven . mysteries in the Eastern Church. . The first is baptism which is the Christian rite of initiation in the Church. Chrismation is the second sacrament which bestows upon us the Holy Spirit. Holy Communion is the sacrament of receiving the resurrected body and blood of Jesus Christ. Although all . Baptism. Chrismation . Eucharist. Sacraments or mysteries?. In the . mysterion. . of the church, the . coming closer of . men . to . God . made possible, through . their "cooperation" or "synergy"; to make this participation possible once . Grade 3 Vocation Awareness. Vocation Prayer. God, thank you for loving me.. In Baptism you called me by name. to live as your child.. Help all your people to know their call in life.. For your greater glory, raise up generous leaders. The grace or validity of the sacrament is not dependent on the worthiness of the minister or the recipient of the sacrament.. It is dependent on the power of Christ who acts through the minister. This understanding is known as . Eucharist. ECHARIST IS THE FINAL INITIATION sacrament. In every Mass we join Jesus as He offers Himself to the God the Father.. Eucharist means “Thanksgiving”.. We worship God and give Him thanks.. I . What is baptism?. Baptism is not simply plain water. Instead, it is water used according to God's command and connected with God's word.. What then is this word of God?. Where our Lord Christ says in Matthew 28, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.". Helping Each Other . Grow in Love. God established marriage for:. UNITY. PROCREATION. The focus of Matrimony for those who receive this sacrament is on others, not themselves.. Ultimately, the purpose of marriage is to help couples and through them, and their children, attain eternal life.. Anticipatory Set.  . In . the sacramental life of the Church, there are three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, . Confirmation, . and the Eucharist. These three . Sacraments . fully incorporate one into the Body of Christ. Blessed Sacrament Parish Town Hall April 30, 2019 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jerimiah 29:11 baptism. It . is a physical act expressing a spiritual truth . Identify with Christ’s death and resurrection. Symbolise burial of old sinful nature. “…I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me” . o. f . Matrimony. Chapter . 9. Reasons for marriage. God established marriage for two purposes:. unity of husband and wife. procreation and education of children.. Man and woman form a lifelong covenant..