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Sacraments
Year 8 Religion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is Baptism? | An initiation sacrament where someone 'begins' their journey into their faith |
| What is the relevance of the symbol "water" when used in the Sacrament of Baptism | Water is symbolic of the candidate being cleansed of Original Sin, starting a new faith filled life. |
| Give two meanings of the white garment in Baptism? | Purity & New Life in Christ |
| What sacraments use the symbol chrism oil? | Baptism, Confirmation & Holy orders. |
| Explain the importance of the role of a God Parent plays in the Sacrament of Baptism. | Godparents are a symbol of support, they guide the candidate through life being a positive role model and nurture their faith. |
| Who baptises someone? | A Priest or Deacon |
| What is Confirmation? | Strengthens the blessings a person receives at Baptism and they 'confirm' their faith (sacrament of maturity) |
| What spiritually does the candidate receive in the Sacrament of Confirmation? | The gifts of the Holy Spirit they received at Baptism are further strengthened and sealed. |
| Name the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit. | Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Fear of the Lord. |
| Name something that occurs in both the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. | Both require the candidate to have a "support person. Baptism - God Parent & Confirmation - Sponsor. |
| Who confirms someone? | A Bishop |
| What is the Eucharist? | Commemorates Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples |
| What is Transubstantiation? | As part of the Eucharist the Bread and Wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. |
| What is consecration? | The action during Mass, when the Bread and Wine are blessed by either a Priest, Deacon or Bishop. |
| Who can receive the Eucharist? | Baptised Catholics |
| Who celebrates the Eucharist? | A Priest |
| Who out of Priests, Deacons and Bishops are able to give the Eucharist to parishioners? | All 3 can |
| What is Reconciliation? | We confess our sins to a priest and receive God's forgiveness |
| What is the purpose of Reconciliation? | It is not about "wiping away our sins", it is about healing/ restoring our relationship with God, others, and ourselves. |
| What is the anointing of the sick? | Offered to those who are seriously ill, elderly, or near death. |
| What is the purpose of Annointing of the sick? | Reminds the sick that Christ is with them in their suffering |
| Who can recieve the annointing of the sick? | Baptised catholics who are seriously ill |
| The role of the priest in the annointing of the sick | Act in persona christi (in the person of christ) |
| What is Holy Orders? | Sacrament through which men are ordained to serve the church |
| Name the 3 orders received in "Holy Orders" | Bishops, Priests & Deacons. |
| Who performs the Sacrament of Holy Orders? | A bishop |
| Who can receive Holy Orders? | Baptised men |
| During Holy Orders, what is the first thing that the ordained will experience from a Bishop? | The Bishop will "lay their hands" on the newly ordained man. |
| During Holy Orders, what is the second thing that the ordained will experience from a Bishop? | The Bishop will be anointed with "Chrism Oil" and given the grace to serve the Church community in their newly ordained role. |
| What is a brief summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony? | Matrimony is a sacred union between a man and a woman in which they promise to love, honour, and remain faithful to each other for life. |
| Name two symbolic meanings of the Bride & Groom giving each other a ring. | Eternal love and Commitment |
| Who officiates a wedding(matrimony)? | A priest |
| What are the three sacraments of Initiation? | Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist |
| In anointing of the sick, the oil is placed on a persons ... | forehead and hands |
| Two differences of Eastern Churches? | Use leavened bread in Eucharist and Priest can marry before ordination |
| Two differences of Western (Roman) Churches? | Use leavened bread and priest usually celibate |
| What two sacraments use the symbol holy water? | Baptism and Anointing of the Sick |
| What sacraments use the symbol laying of the hands? | Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick & Holy Orders |
| What are the symbols & signs of Baptism? | holy water, oil of chrism, white garment & baptismal candle |
| What are the two sacraments of healing? | Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick |
| What are the symbols & signs of Confirmation? | Laying of the hands, Oil of Chrism, words of the sacrament & the sign of peace |
| What are the symbols & signs of the Eucharist? | Bread, wine, chalice & paten |
| What are the symbols & signs of Reconciliation? | Keys, raised hand, purple stole, sign of the cross & light/candle |
| What are the symbols & signs of Anointing of the Sick? | Oil of the sick, laying of hands, crucifix & holy water |
| What are the signs of Holy Orders? | Laying of hands and chrism of oil |
| What are the symbols & signs of Matrimony? | Rings and unity candle |
| Oil of Chrism | Symbol of strength, protection, and the Holy Spirit |
| Rings | Endless circle showing everlasting love and fidelity |
| Vows | The special promises the bride and groom make to each other during the wedding |
| Vocation | A calling from God to live a certain kind of life |
| Ordination | The ceremony where a man receives Holy Orders and becomes a deacon, priest, or bishop |
| The sacraments in order | Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony |