Sacraments - Catholic Identity

Sacraments

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:

Find the meaning of these symbols using Flame of Faith.

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For more information

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