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Section headingTeaching about the Sacraments in the classroom
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We encounter God's presence and grace coming to meet us through the ordinary of life- through our minds and bodies, our works and efforts, in the depths of our own being, through events and experiences that come our
way, through all forms of human art and creativity, through nature and the whole created order, through everything and anything of life.
The liturgical sacraments are the climax of the 'liturgy of life.' (Rahner)
Sacramentality - something distinct
What is a Sacrament?
The Latin word sacramentum means "a sign of the sacred."
Visible signs and actions of the Church that make visible God’s presence.
‘Doors’ to the sacred.
Closely connected to significant events in a person’s life.
Celebrated in a community.
A symbol of God’s care for us in Christ.
(Joseph Martos)
Presence of God
Sacraments arise out of human interaction with the world and God.
They aim to narrate and celebrate the story of human encounters with the objects, situations and other humans that then evoke and make present an encounter with God.
Sacraments are sacred actions of the Church through which God is present. In the Sacraments, words, actions and symbols are used to communicate God’s presence and action.
Sacraments are celebrations of Christian tradition, of Christian life and of Christian hope. They share the dimensions of past, present and future that give ordinary celebrations meaning.
Seven Catholic Sacraments
Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Sacraments of Healing
Penance
Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Commitment
Marriage
Holy Orders
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Sacraments and Scripture
Sacraments celebrate the Christian story.
For Catholics, each Sacrament has a foundation in the life and ministry of Jesus.
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Scriptural references
Baptism –
Eucharist -
Confirmation -
Marriage -
Holy Orders –
Reconciliation -
Anointing of the sick -
The Baptism of Jesus
The Last Supper
Jesus’ Baptism (Holy Spirit)/ Pentecost
Wedding at Cana
The Last Supper
Forgiveness on the cross/prodigal son
Jesus’ healing of the sick
Archdiocese of Brisbane Sacramental Policy 2015
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Sacramental Policy of the Archdiocese of Brisbane Third Edition, September 2015
Introduction
Christian Initiation
• incorporates us into Christ
• forms us into the people of God
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
Sunday Mass
Parish, Family and School
• Parish Based
• The parish is responsible for running the preparation and for the
celebration of the Sacraments.
• “In the Sunday Mass, those who have been initiated are continually formed by the word of God and affirmed in their belonging to the Church, the Body of Christ.”
Family Centred
Preparing children for sacraments is a “family affair”, parents and
guardians are invited to share faith, prayer and fun activities with their children.
“The family is where the faith is learned and lived.”
Parish, Family and School
School Supported
• The parish primary school supports sacramental preparation through
the religious life of the school and through curriculum content.
• Children who do not attend the Catholic primary school need to be supported in other ways for their faith development.
Parish, Family and School
Christian Initiation for Children
Baptism
• Infants – 8 years old
Confirmation
• Year 3
Eucharist
• Year 4
Penance
• Year 5
Symbols – rich in meaning.
Water: cleansing, life-giving.
Candle: ….
Oil: ….
Bread and Wine...
Symbolic Actions:
Sign of the Cross:
Laying of Hands:
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