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  5. Sacraments.efficaciousA term that means “capableof producing a desired effect..
  6. Sacraments areguaranteed moments of encounteringFather and Son, through the grace ofthe Holy Spirit. Sacraments strengthen and deepen our relationship withJesus and our brothers and sisters inthe Church and the world..
  7. Sacraments strengthen and deepen our relationship withJesus and our brothers and sisters inthe Church and the world. They drawus into the wonder and completenessof the divine life..
  8. Sacraments as times whenChrist is with us. The same Jesus whoin his earthly ministry healed the sick,forgave the sinner, celebrated marriagewith his friends, and fed thousandswith his bread and with his words ispresent today in the Seven Sacraments..
  9. Sacraments.As St..
  10. Sacraments Arethe Masterworksof GodIn the sacraments, God really becomes present to us. No created object,no spoken word, or no ritualized action can ever “force” God to be present..
  11. Sacraments Are God’s Clear GiftI believe that all the tools God gives us through his Church work so well for one reason.What they all have in common is that they bring us grace..
  12. Sacrament of GodJesus himself is the way to God the Father. He is the prime, or primordial,sacrament..
  13. Sacrament of SalvationThe saving work of Christ is revealed and communicated through the Church.The Mission of the Church, the Body of ChristThe Church completes the work of Christ and brings us into unity with the Blessed Trinityand with one another..
  14. Sacrament of God,we must also understand how theChurch is the Universal Sacrament ofJesus Christ.For ReflectionWhat is your experience of loving someone who isn’t physically presentwith you? How is that different from loving someone who is in physicalproximity to you?liturgyThe official public worship ofthe Church..
  15. Sacrament ofJesus Christ.For ReflectionWhat is your experience of loving someone who isn’t physically presentwith you? How is that different from loving someone who is in physicalproximity to you?liturgyThe official public worship ofthe Church..
  16. Sacramentof GodSimply put, we meet Jesus, our Redeemer and High Priest, in the liturgy.Liturgy traditionally meant a “publicwork” or “people’s work..
  17. SacramentOne of the definitions of sacramentis that it is a mystery. This tells us thatsacraments cannot be fully explainedor understood..
  18. Sacraments so that he would remain present to them always.Through the Seven Sacraments, the Church continuesChrist’s work of perfectly worshiping the Father and ofmaking redeeming grace available to humanity..
  19. Sacraments, the Church continuesChrist’s work of perfectly worshiping the Father and ofmaking redeeming grace available to humanity.To say that Jesus is the Sacrament of God or theprimordial sacrament does not mean he is an eighthsacrament, on top of the Church’s Seven Sacraments..
  20. Sacrament of God or theprimordial sacrament does not mean he is an eighthsacrament, on top of the Church’s Seven Sacraments.Rather, Jesus Christ is the reason for, the basis of, allSeven Sacraments..
  21. Sacraments.Rather, Jesus Christ is the reason for, the basis of, allSeven Sacraments..
  22. Sacrament of HolyOrders. The pope and bishops cantrace their authority back to theApostles and their successors..
  23. Sacrament of theAnointing of the Sick brings usthe healing dimension of God’slife and love. The Sacrament ofPenance and Reconciliation offers us the forgiving dimensionof God’s life and love..
  24. Sacrament ofPenance and Reconciliation offers us the forgiving dimensionof God’s life and love. All sacraments also dispense sanctifyinggrace (a sharing in God’s life thattransforms us into the divine, ormakes us holy) and actual grace(divine help to perform somegood action we would not ordinarily be able to do on ourown such as forgiving an enemy,avoiding a habitual sin, or remaining faithful to Jesus despitetorture or death)..
  25. Sacramentof Matrimony. He envisioned worship of theHoly Trinity permeating the Sacrament ofthe Eucharist..
  26. Sacrament ofthe Eucharist. Pope John Paul II explainedhow the mission of God the Father throughthe Son and the Holy Spirit is present in thesacraments..
  27. SacramentsBy the power of the Holy Spirit, the events of Christ’s life—especially the Paschal Mystery—are present and real for us today in the liturgy.Introducing the Seven SacramentsThe Seven Sacraments have several doctrinal elements in common with one anotherand can be described as Sacraments of Christ, Sacraments of the Church, Sacraments ofFaith, Sacraments of Salvation, and Sacraments of Eternal Life..
  28. SacramentsThe Seven Sacraments have several doctrinal elements in common with one anotherand can be described as Sacraments of Christ, Sacraments of the Church, Sacraments ofFaith, Sacraments of Salvation, and Sacraments of Eternal Life.Celebrating the Church’s LiturgyAll Catholics have a role in celebrating the liturgy; signs and symbols along with propermatter and form play a role in the celebration..
  29. Sacraments have several doctrinal elements in common with one anotherand can be described as Sacraments of Christ, Sacraments of the Church, Sacraments ofFaith, Sacraments of Salvation, and Sacraments of Eternal Life.Celebrating the Church’s LiturgyAll Catholics have a role in celebrating the liturgy; signs and symbols along with propermatter and form play a role in the celebration..
  30. Sacraments of Christ, Sacraments of the Church, Sacraments ofFaith, Sacraments of Salvation, and Sacraments of Eternal Life.Celebrating the Church’s LiturgyAll Catholics have a role in celebrating the liturgy; signs and symbols along with propermatter and form play a role in the celebration..
  31. Sacraments of Salvation, and Sacraments of Eternal Life.Celebrating the Church’s LiturgyAll Catholics have a role in celebrating the liturgy; signs and symbols along with propermatter and form play a role in the celebration..
  32. SacramentThroughout the centuries, some of the Body of Christ under the species of unleavened bread or hostsreserved from Mass has been placed in a tabernacle in the church building. The word tabernacle means “tent..
  33. Sacrament. This is theBody of Christ, the Real Presence of Christ..
  34. Sacrament of Holy Orders, Christ ispresent in the ordained ministerwho baptizes, hears confession,anoints, marries, and offers theSacrifice of the Mass. In point offact, Christ is the minister of thesacrament..
  35. SacramentThe consecrated species ofbread from Mass that is reserved in the tabernacle inchurch. The Blessed Sacrament is the Real Presenceof Jesus..
  36. Sacrament is the Real Presenceof Jesus.Real PresenceThe doctrine that JesusChrist is truly present in hisBody and Blood under theform of bread and wine inthe Eucharist..
  37. SacramentsThe Church’s entire liturgical life revolves aroundthe Sacrifice of the Eucharist and the other sacraments.Recall again that through the power of the Holy Spirit, the sacraments not only help us remember the saving events of the Paschal Mystery, but also make theseevents present to us today..
  38. Sacraments areBaptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), Eucharist,Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick,Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Several doctrinal elements are common to the Seven Sacraments..
  39. Sacraments. Some ofthese are detailed in the sections that follow..
  40. Sacraments of ChristThe sacraments can be called Sacraments of Christbecause Christ instituted each of them while he wason earth. This doesn’t mean that Jesus, during his human life, literally celebrated all Seven Sacraments in theform we know them today..
  41. Sacraments of Christbecause Christ instituted each of them while he wason earth. This doesn’t mean that Jesus, during his human life, literally celebrated all Seven Sacraments in theform we know them today..
  42. Sacramentof Holy Orders. Its purposeis to serve the commonpriesthood by building upand guiding the Church inthe name of Christ..
  43. Sacraments of theChurchcommon priesthoodThe priesthood of thefaithful. Christ has madethe Church a “kingdom ofpriests” who share in hispriesthood through theSacraments of Baptism andConfirmation..
  44. Sacraments of Baptism andConfirmation.Before his Ascension, Christ entrusted his Apostles, and hence, hisChurch, with the power of the HolySpirit..
  45. Sacraments ofFaith because the faith of the Churchhas preserved them in the Church’shistory.The particular words the Churchprays in the sacramental rites expressour faith..
  46. Sacraments ofBaptism, Confirmation, andHoly Orders. The mark is apermanent configuration toJesus Christ and a specificstanding in the Church..
  47. Sacramentsof SalvationThe sacraments are Sacramentsof Salvation because they confer thegrace they signify. They are efficaciousex opere operato (“by the very fact of theaction’s being performed”)..
  48. Sacramentsof Salvation because they confer thegrace they signify. They are efficaciousex opere operato (“by the very fact of theaction’s being performed”)..
  49. Sacraments ofEternal LifeAn ancient prayer of the Churchwas Marana tha, an Arabic expression that means “O Lord, come!”This prayer expresses the ultimatemeaning of the sacraments and of allChristians—eternal life.Defining the sacraments as Sacraments of Eternal Life reminds us thatthe sacraments are celebrated in anticipation of the divine life and assuresus the graces necessary to enter eternal life..
  50. Sacraments of Eternal Life reminds us thatthe sacraments are celebrated in anticipation of the divine life and assuresus the graces necessary to enter eternal life. The sacraments unite us withthe Holy Trinity in an everlasting experience of oneness, communion, andjoy..
  51. Sacraments.What does it mean to say that the sacraments are “Sacraments of Christ”?Explain the roles of the ministerial priesthood and common priesthood in celebrating the liturgy..
  52. Sacrament of HolyOrders enables these men to act in the Person of Christin the sacraments for the service of all the Church. Thisis most evident in the Eucharist, where the bishop andthe priests in communion with him offer the Sacrificeof the Mass..
  53. Sacraments:SacramentFormMatterBaptism“I baptize you in the name of the Father, Element: immersion in water or water Gesand of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” ture: threefold pouring of water over one’sheadConfirmation (orChrismation)“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Element: oil (Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit..
  54. SacramentFormMatterBaptism“I baptize you in the name of the Father, Element: immersion in water or water Gesand of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” ture: threefold pouring of water over one’sheadConfirmation (orChrismation)“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Element: oil (Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit..
  55. SacramentsListed to the right are someof the Scripture readingsoften proclaimed for eachsacrament. Choose one sacrament and read the Scripture passages for it..
  56. Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation,and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigilservice. Over the centuries, Lent wasextended to the forty days before Easter (excluding Sundays) as a period ofpenance, fasting, and prayer..
  57. Sacramentof sacraments” (the Great Sacrament). St..
  58. Sacrament). St..
  59. Sacraments of Initiation atthe Easter Vigil.after Easter..
  60. Sacrament—belies her true mission to theNative Americans and African Americans: toevangelize them into the Catholic Church forthe Salvation of their souls. Katharine’s lovefor Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament grew froma very early age..
  61. Sacrament grew froma very early age. She took great pleasure inbuilding a tabernacle and locating the BlessedSacrament in her schools and missions, inplaces where Christ’s Real Presence in theEucharist had never been..
  62. Sacrament in her schools and missions, inplaces where Christ’s Real Presence in theEucharist had never been. On many nights,after everyone was asleep, Katharine wouldsit before the Blessed Sacrament, kneelingwith her arms outstretched..
  63. Sacrament, kneelingwith her arms outstretched. She wrote of theexperience:My sweetest joy is to be in the presence ofJesus in the Holy Sacrament..
  64. Sacrament. I beg that whenobliged to withdraw in body, I may leave myheart before the Holy Sacrament..
  65. Sacrament. How I wouldmiss Our Lord if he were to be away from meby his presence in the Blessed Sacrament!The Eucharist is a never-ending sacrifice..
  66. Sacrament!The Eucharist is a never-ending sacrifice. It isthe sacrament of love, the supreme love, theact of love..
  67. Sacrament.A Native American man who knew Katharine Drexel and had been educated in one ofher schools said, “She never mixed two religions together..
  68. Sacrament as she had.The Salvation of souls was her ultimate goal..
  69. Sacrament. Ask her how her vocationand ministry have drawn inspirationfrom St..
  70. Sacrament in a little room in her community’smotherhouse near Philadelphia. She recorded several of her middle-of-the-night meditations and adorations..
  71. Sacraments of InitiationBecause Jesus is the primordial sacrament and theChurch is the foundational sacrament, it follows thatthe Church’s Seven Sacraments have to be rooted inJesus and grounded in the Church. Outside of Jesusand the Church, the sacraments have no meaning..
  72. Sacraments have to be rooted inJesus and grounded in the Church. Outside of Jesusand the Church, the sacraments have no meaning..
  73. Sacraments of Initiation make us the adopted sons and daughters of Godthe Father. We become the brothers and sisters of Jesus, freed from sin because of his loving sacrifice on thecross..
  74. Sacraments of Initiation and celebrating these sacraments on the evening of the EasterVigil. This process of complete initiation is for adultsand children of catechetical age—the Rite of ChristianInitiation of Adults (RCIA)..
  75. Sacramentsof Christian Initiation, focusing particularly on an understanding of the sacraments, ways the sacraments arecelebrated, the graces of the sacraments, and several waysthe sacraments empower us to lead lives in unity withChrist and his Church.From Catholic BloggersTen Prison Inmates Become CatholicsTen inmates at Lebanon Correctional Institution in Ohio experienced the sense ofhope and promise of new life that accompanies the Easter season when they werewelcomed into the Catholic Church..
  76. Sacraments of Initiation. Prison Chaplain Christine Shimrock,a member of St..
  77. Sacraments of course must not be solely seen as mere means to an end that offersus a solution to whatever problems that may assail us. But in being able to receivethem, we proclaim ourselves Catholics who are able to have recourse to these greatchannels of grace, and whilst I await a long wait to receive them, I only pray that I willbe made a worthy recipient of what will be able to further enrich me and mold me inthe image of Our Lord..
  78. Sacrament of Baptism, our triple “no” to sin is followed with our affirmativebelief in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.Understanding the Sacrament of BaptismBaptism is prefigured in the Old Testament and clarified by its connection with the PaschalMystery of Jesus Christ; it has always been the way to membership in the Church..
  79. Sacrament of BaptismBaptism is prefigured in the Old Testament and clarified by its connection with the PaschalMystery of Jesus Christ; it has always been the way to membership in the Church.Celebrating the Sacrament of BaptismThere are separate rites for the initiation of adults and children; however, the essentialrite of Baptism for each is the same and involves an immersion in or pouring of water andthe pronouncement of words in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit..
  80. Sacrament of BaptismThere are separate rites for the initiation of adults and children; however, the essentialrite of Baptism for each is the same and involves an immersion in or pouring of water andthe pronouncement of words in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.The Grace of BaptismTwo primary graces or effects of the sacrament are forgiveness of sins and a rebirth tonew life..
  81. Sacrament of Baptism, aseries of six questions is asked of theparents and godparents, or in the caseof adults, the catechumens. Three ofthe questions really require “no” for answers; they involve things to reject: sin,evil, and Satan, the “father of sin andprince of darkness..
  82. Sacrament of Baptism, this“no” to the popularity of sinful culturerings out loud and clear for all to hear.Concurrently we also respond affirmatively to life when we, or those answering for us, respond “yes” when askedif we believe in God: Father, Son, andHoly Spirit..
  83. Sacrament of BaptismThe Sacrament of Baptism takes its name from itscentral rite; “to baptize” comes from the Greek wordbaptizein, which means “to plunge” or “immerse.” Theplunging of the catechumens into water represents being buried with Christ; when they emerge they rise upwith Christ as a “new creature..
  84. Sacrament of Baptism takes its name from itscentral rite; “to baptize” comes from the Greek wordbaptizein, which means “to plunge” or “immerse.” Theplunging of the catechumens into water represents being buried with Christ; when they emerge they rise upwith Christ as a “new creature..
  85. Sacrament of Baptism also teaches us that thecross of Christ redeemed us and that Baptism is effective only because of Christ’s Death. In all four Gospels, the baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of hispublic ministry, his preaching of the coming of God’sKingdom and the necessity of his own Death and Resurrection for the forgiveness of sins..
  86. Sacrament of Baptism, werecall the baptism of Jesus as a revelation of his true character. We expressour own faith that he is the Messiah,the Son of God, who has saved us fromsin and brings us to new life..
  87. Sacraments of Initiation evolved in the early Church. Thiscatechumenate has always been accomplished by a journey and initiationin several stages..
  88. Sacraments of Initiation in infancy. There, babies whoare baptized also receive Confirmation and First Eucharist at the sametime..
  89. Sacrament of the Eucharist(and the Sacrament of Penance) andoften a few more years of preparationprior to reception of the Sacrament ofConfirmation. MscrutiniesPrayer services in whichthe Church prays for andover the elect..
  90. Sacrament of Penance) andoften a few more years of preparationprior to reception of the Sacrament ofConfirmation. MscrutiniesPrayer services in whichthe Church prays for andover the elect..
  91. Sacrament ofConfirmation. MscrutiniesPrayer services in whichthe Church prays for andover the elect..
  92. Sacraments of Initiation differ?Until the liturgical reforms ofthe Second Vatican Council,salt was used in the Catholic liturgy of Baptism. Thepriest put a small amount ofsalt on the lips of the person to be baptized..
  93. Sacrament ofBaptismEvery nonbaptized person—whether an adult or a child—can bebaptized. As mentioned, since the beginning of the Church, the catechumenate for adults has occupied animportant place..
  94. Sacrament of Baptism . ..
  95. SacramentThe meaning and the grace of theSacrament of Baptism are revealed inthe essential rite and other words, gestures, and symbols of the sacrament.The Baptism of adults normally takes place during the Easter Vigil in the presence of the assembly of the faithful; it takesplace in the baptistery..
  96. Sacrament of Baptism are revealed inthe essential rite and other words, gestures, and symbols of the sacrament.The Baptism of adults normally takes place during the Easter Vigil in the presence of the assembly of the faithful; it takesplace in the baptistery..
  97. Sacrament ofBaptism receive forgivenessfor their sins and experience God’s saving mercy.baptisteryA separately planned structure around the Baptismfont..
  98. Sacramentof Confirmation. This is then followedby the Liturgy of the Eucharist and thereception of First Communion..
  99. Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  100. Sacraments of Christian Ini tiation?Godparents: They have.Godparents: We do..
  101. Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. After a prayer over the elect, the bishop dismisses them..
  102. Sacrament ofBaptism grants the life of Christ’s grace, erases OriginalSin, and turns us back to God, albeit with a weakenednature that is inclined to evil.Through Original Sin, Satan acquired a certaindomination over us..
  103. Sacramentof Baptism reinforce the idea that Baptism forms us in the likeness of Father,Son, and Holy Spirit. For example:Our union with God the Father..
  104. Sacrament ofBaptismThe graces or effects of Baptism remain stagnantunless we put them to use. In the Letter to the Ephesians, St..
  105. Sacrament of Confirmation—especially the gift of the HolySpirit—is witnessed over time in many visible fruits.Understanding the Sacrament of ConfirmationConfirmation is the “sacrament of the Holy Spirit”; the Spirit’s presence with the ChosenPeople, Jesus Christ, and the Church has been present since the beginning..
  106. Sacrament of ConfirmationConfirmation is the “sacrament of the Holy Spirit”; the Spirit’s presence with the ChosenPeople, Jesus Christ, and the Church has been present since the beginning.Celebrating the Sacrament of ConfirmationOther prayers and rituals that highlight the meaning of the sacrament surround theessential rite of Confirmation—the laying on of hands, an anointing with Sacred Chrism,and the words “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit..
  107. Sacrament of ConfirmationOther prayers and rituals that highlight the meaning of the sacrament surround theessential rite of Confirmation—the laying on of hands, an anointing with Sacred Chrism,and the words “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”The Grace of ConfirmationThe grace, or effect, of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit; thesacrament is intimately connected with Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace..
  108. Sacrament of Confirmation—the laying on of hands, theanointing with Sacred Chrism, and the words “Be sealedwith the Gift of the Holy Spirit”—he faces the candidates and the rest of the gathered faithful and prays:My dear friends:in Baptism God our Father gave the new birth ofeternal lifeto his chosen sons and daughters.Let us pray to our Fatherthat he will pour out the Holy Spiritto strengthen his sons and daughters with his giftsand anoint them to be more like Christ the Son ofGod..
  109. Sacrament of Confirmation—especially the gift of theHoly Spirit—is like that. Given time, the evidence ofthe Spirit’s power and gift can be dramatic..
  110. Sacramentof ConfirmationAt Baptism, we are reborn as sonsand daughters of God and called topublicly profess the faith we have received from the Church. At Confirmation we aremore perfectly bound to the Churchand are endowed with the specialstrength of the holy Spirit..
  111. Sacrament EmergeChrismationThe name in the Easternrites for the Sacramentof Confirmation. It comesfrom the chrism used aspart of the sacrament..
  112. Sacramentof Confirmation. It comesfrom the chrism used aspart of the sacrament..
  113. Sacrament of Confirmation emerged, one in the East andone in the West.In the Roman Church (the West),there was a desire to maintain the bishop’s explicit connection with the sacrament..
  114. Sacraments of Initiation ratherthan separating Baptism and Confirmation by several years. In the East,Baptism and Confirmation are celebrated together, with the priest doingthe anointing..
  115. Sacraments.In the sixteenth century, the Council of Trent defended the sacramentalcharacter of Confirmation, which hadbeen challenged by Protestant reformers who felt that Baptism had beenweakened by overemphasizing the laying on of hands and anointing..
  116. Sacrament of ConfirmationIn his famous Summa Theologica, St. Thomas Aquinas answered the objections to the idea that Confirmationis in fact a sacrament and that Christ instituted it:Concerning the institution of this sacrament there are three opinions..
  117. Sacraments of Initiation atone time.Confirmation, whether it is celebrated with Baptism or some years later, recalls a person’s Baptism..
  118. Sacrament ofConfirmationThe celebration of Confirmationactually begins at a solemn ceremonythat precedes the sacrament. This ceremony, the consecration of the SacredChrism, takes place once a year—either on or near Holy Thursday..
  119. Sacramentary)Only the bishop can consecrate theSacred Chrism. Thus, whenever it isused in a sacrament (Baptism, Confirmation, or Holy Orders), the chrism re-minds us of the authority and approvalof the bishop as the official successor ofthe Apostles and as the representativeof the wider Church, and the connection of the bishop to the Sacrament ofConfirmation..
  120. Sacrament ofConfirmation.The celebration of Confirmationitself ordinarily takes place at Massafter the Liturgy of the Word, in thepresence of the Christian assembly..
  121. Sacrament ofConfirmation. Without Confirmation andEucharist, Baptism iscertainly valid and efficacious, but nevertheless Christian initiationremains incomplete..
  122. Sacrament ofPenance. The candidate should commit to more intense prayer in order tobe best prepared to receive and act onthe graces of the Holy Spirit..
  123. SacramentThe “original minister” of the Sacrament of Confirmation is a bishop.Bishops are successors of the Apostles..
  124. Sacrament of Confirmation is a bishop.Bishops are successors of the Apostles..
  125. Sacrament of Holy Orders. Administering Confirmation themselves clearly demonstrates that the effect of thesacrament is to unite those who receiveit more closely to the Church, to theApostles, and to the mission of bearingwitness to Christ..
  126. Sacraments of Initiation at theEaster Vigil (using the Sacred Chrismconsecrated by the bishop). Also, if aperson is in danger of death, a priestcan give him or her Confirmation..
  127. Sacrament ofthe Eucharist is the daily food our bodies need in orderto continue to grow in the nourishment of faith.The grace or effect of Confirmation is the specialoutpouring of the Holy Spirit, much in the same waythe Holy Spirit once came to the Apostles at Pentecost..
  128. Sacrament ofConfirmation only once, the effect of Confirmationis continual and ongoing. Recall the story of SoerenPalumbo..
  129. Sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christianinitiation remains valid and efficacious but incomplete..
  130. Sacramentary. Writea report about the Chrism Mass rituals and their meaning..
  131. Sacrament of the EucharistAt the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist as a memorial of hisDeath and Resurrection, ensuring his presence in the Catholic Church for all ages.Celebrating the Sacrament of the EucharistWe come together in one place to celebrate Mass..
  132. Sacrament of the Eucharist as a memorial of hisDeath and Resurrection, ensuring his presence in the Catholic Church for all ages.Celebrating the Sacrament of the EucharistWe come together in one place to celebrate Mass..
  133. Sacrament of the EucharistWe come together in one place to celebrate Mass. The Mass is divided into two parts: theLiturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist..
  134. Sacrament.At a recent gathering of students from Catholichigh schools in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey,Bishop Arthur Serratelli compared the Eucharist to afamily dinner table..
  135. Sacrament of Holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation.For Catholics, the term Eucharist has two principal understandings..
  136. Sacrament of God’s love, and to the Church,the Sacrament of Jesus. It is the sacrament of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, which makes Jesus, in hisDeath and Resurrection, present to us today..
  137. Sacrament of Jesus. It is the sacrament of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, which makes Jesus, in hisDeath and Resurrection, present to us today..
  138. Sacrament ofthe EucharistBread and wine are at the heart ofthe Eucharist; by the words of Christand the invocation of the Holy Spirit,they become for us the Body and Bloodof the Lord. The signs of bread and winesignify the goodness of God’s creation..
  139. Sacrament ofthe EucharistWe come together in one place for Mass. Thegathering of people is a precondition for celebratingthe Eucharist..
  140. Sacramentary). As the priest and ministers process to the altar, the congregation sings an entrance song..
  141. Sacrament of Penanceor Reconciliation.Becoming ChurchWhile deepening our relationshipwith Christ through the Eucharist, wealso become united to our brothers andsisters in the Church..
  142. Sacrament of Matrimony and then later participates inthe Sunday vigil on Saturday evening.In the past, Catholics were required to prepare spiritually for the Eucharist by fasting from midnight untilreceiving Communion..
  143. Sacrament of the Eucharist. Choose one fruit of Communion anddescribe it in more detail..
  144. Sacrament and tothe Church herself, who misses their presence. AsCardinal Joseph Bernardin of Chicago once explained:Liturgy is not an option nor merely anobligation, not a bonus, but a need—like foodand drink, like sleep and work, like friends..
  145. Sacraments:S t .SJ u a nD i e g ot..
  146. Sacraments of Christian Initiation, wehave been given new life in Christ. We carry thislife of joy in what St..
  147. Sacraments of Healing: the Sacramentof Penance and the Sacrament of the Anointing of theSick. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus commissioned that the Church continue the work of healing and Salvation even after a person has been baptizedand welcomed into the Church..
  148. Sacrament of the Anointing of theSick. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus commissioned that the Church continue the work of healing and Salvation even after a person has been baptizedand welcomed into the Church..
  149. Sacraments of Healing: We must come tothe Church with faith that their graces can be received. It was the faith ofthe paralytic and those who lifted himthrough the roof that moved Jesus toheal the man..
  150. Sacraments of HealingIn a world without sin, we wouldnot need Sacraments of Healing. Ourconversion as sons and daughters ofGod through the Sacraments of Initiation would have transformed us intoperfect Christians, people who fromthat time on live as perfect followers ofJesus Christ..
  151. Sacraments of Healing. Ourconversion as sons and daughters ofGod through the Sacraments of Initiation would have transformed us intoperfect Christians, people who fromthat time on live as perfect followers ofJesus Christ..
  152. Sacraments of Initiation would have transformed us intoperfect Christians, people who fromthat time on live as perfect followers ofJesus Christ. Unfortunately, this typeof perfection is not part of being human, nor is the world ideal..
  153. Sacrament ofPenance and Reconciliation remains a necessity; it is the only ordinary way forCatholics to reconcile themselves with God and the Church.Understanding the Sacrament of Penance and ReconciliationThe Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation memorializes Christ’s ministry of mercy,compassion, and kindness and encourages us to heartfelt conversion through theChurch..
  154. Sacrament of Penance and ReconciliationThe Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation memorializes Christ’s ministry of mercy,compassion, and kindness and encourages us to heartfelt conversion through theChurch.Celebrating the Sacrament of Penance and ReconciliationThe rite of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is made up of three essentialactions of the penitent—contrition, confession, and satisfaction—and one of the priest,the granting of absolution..
  155. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation memorializes Christ’s ministry of mercy,compassion, and kindness and encourages us to heartfelt conversion through theChurch.Celebrating the Sacrament of Penance and ReconciliationThe rite of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is made up of three essentialactions of the penitent—contrition, confession, and satisfaction—and one of the priest,the granting of absolution..
  156. Sacrament of Penance and ReconciliationThe rite of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is made up of three essentialactions of the penitent—contrition, confession, and satisfaction—and one of the priest,the granting of absolution.The Grace of Penance and ReconciliationThe effects of sin lead to the graces of the sacrament and reconciliation with God, theChurch, and ourselves..
  157. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is made up of three essentialactions of the penitent—contrition, confession, and satisfaction—and one of the priest,the granting of absolution.The Grace of Penance and ReconciliationThe effects of sin lead to the graces of the sacrament and reconciliation with God, theChurch, and ourselves..
  158. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation ispracticed now versus a generation ago. For example,Fr..
  159. Sacrament of Penance gives us the occasionto renew ourselves with the power ofGod—which is possible because Christtook these sins, these faults upon himself. It seems that today indeed this is agreat necessity..
  160. Sacrament of Penance.penanceA sign of our true sorrowfor the sins we have committed..
  161. Sacrament of Penanceand ReconciliationJesus instituted the Sacrament of Penance as a callto us for conversion—a continuing conversion that occurs after Baptism. The Sacrament of Penance makessacramentally present Jesus’ call to conversion, a sinner’s first step in returning to the Father after strayingthrough sin..
  162. Sacrament of Penance as a callto us for conversion—a continuing conversion that occurs after Baptism. The Sacrament of Penance makessacramentally present Jesus’ call to conversion, a sinner’s first step in returning to the Father after strayingthrough sin..
  163. Sacrament of Penance makessacramentally present Jesus’ call to conversion, a sinner’s first step in returning to the Father after strayingthrough sin. The sacrament is rooted in the forgivingactions of Jesus himself, not necessarily in a specificpassage or single event in the New Testament..
  164. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation memorializes several of Jesus’ teachings and actions. First,God is infinitely merciful and kind..
  165. Sacrament of Penance offers an opportunity for usto repair the relationship with the cleansing of our sinsand the reception of God’s mercy.When we study the Scriptures, we realize that it isreally the story of God’s seeking friendship with humans, not the other way around..
  166. Sacrament of Penance.Summarize three other keypoints of his teachings..
  167. Sacrament ofPenanceWhen Jesus won the Father’s forgiveness for us, hecould have given us any way hewanted for us to access, or experience, that forgiveness. Jesus chose to give his Apostlesthe power to forgive sins in hisname..
  168. Sacrament of Penance. If they didreceive the sacrament, they did so onlyonce in their lives..
  169. Sacrament ofPenance.penitentiariesBooks for confessors in thepast that listed all possiblesins and the appropriatepenance that should be given for each one..
  170. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation not only has given us God’s forgiveness; it alsohas given us the grace we need for lifelong conversion.The sacrament helps us maintain a good relationshipwith the Blessed Trinity..
  171. Sacrament of Penance.concupiscenceAn inclination to commitsin that can be found in human desires and appetitesas a result of Original Sin..
  172. Sacrament of Penanceis not an automatic or “magic”removal of sin. Just because we“go to confession” does not necessarily mean that our sins areforgiven..
  173. Sacrament of Penanceto express sorrow for theirsins.By granting absolution, the priestcompletes the actions of the penitentwho seeks conversion..
  174. Sacrament of Holy Orders. Priests receive the faculties—thatis, the right or privilege—to be theminister of the sacrament from theirbishop, their religious superior, or thepope..
  175. Sacramentof Penance and must offer regularly scheduled times for the sacrament.They are also obliged to pray and dopenance for the penitents, entrustingthem to the Lord’s mercy..
  176. Sacrament of Penance? In the Sacrament of Penance, what is the purpose of the Liturgy of the Word? How does the Rite of Penance remind us of the sacrament’s connection to Baptism? How does contrition of the penitent begin prior to his or her coming to the sacrament? Explain the difference between mortal sin, venial sin, and social sin. Define perfect contrition and imperfect contrition..
  177. Sacrament of Penance, what is the purpose of the Liturgy of the Word? How does the Rite of Penance remind us of the sacrament’s connection to Baptism? How does contrition of the penitent begin prior to his or her coming to the sacrament? Explain the difference between mortal sin, venial sin, and social sin. Define perfect contrition and imperfect contrition..
  178. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is directly related to the effects of sin. Sin isharmful because it either weakens or severs our connection with God and others..
  179. Sacrament of Penance does not focus juston the damage caused by sin. It also concentrates onwhat needs to be done to repair the damage and restore the bonds that were weakened or broken..
  180. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, none of us would have the ability to “go the extramile” it takes to repair broken relationships and bringthem back to life.The Sacrament of Penance brings about forgiveness of sins, which in turn makes communion with Godpossible..
  181. Sacrament of Penance is like a homecoming.The prophet Isaiah described this homecoming withthe following images:The Lord calls you back,Like a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit,A wife married in youth and then cast off, says your God..
  182. Sacrament of Penance brings forgiveness for our sins and communion with God, eachsin causes harm far beyond what we can see. Forexample, consider a parent who abuses (verballyor physically) his or her child..
  183. Sacraments of Penance and theEucharist, the Church offers assistance for making up for our sins. We indicate we wish this assistance by performing certain acts..
  184. Sacrament of Penance alsoreconciles us with the Church. Onlythose who are in the state of grace mayreceive Communion at Eucharist..
  185. Sacrament of Penance restoresus to fellowship and communion withthe Church. In rare cases of grave public sin, the Church has, throughouthistory, formally excommunicated individual sinners..
  186. Sacrament of Penance can bringabout a profound sense of spiritualconsolation. Because we are assuredof God’s ongoing love and forgiveness, we can learn to forgive ourselvesfor our wrongdoing..
  187. Sacrament of Penance, God’sforgiving love heals us and brings usnew life. Healing involves permanentchange—or at least that’s what it is intended to do..
  188. Sacrament of Penance is notjust about expressing sorrow for sinor trying to repair the damage sin hasdone. Penance is also about disciplining ourselves so that, in the future, weare less tempted to sin again and werefrain from sin..
  189. Sacramentof Penance and Reconciliation, all things are possible.We are not alone in our journey of conversion and repentance..
  190. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation and of the graces it brings toour lives that lead us to conversion, the fruits we bearbecause of this life transformation are many. St..
  191. Sacrament ofPenance frequently:My children, we cannot comprehend the goodness of God towards us in instituting this greatSacrament of Penance . ..
  192. Sacrament of Penance . ..
  193. Sacrament of Penancewith him. For the last ten years of his life,he spent sixteen to eighteen hours each dayin the confessional..
  194. Sacrament of Penance. Use thisexamination to help you prepare for your next confession..
  195. Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickFrom the time of Jesus, the Church has offered healing for the sick through prayer,anointing with blessed oil, and laying on of hands.Celebrating the Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given either during sickness or immediatelybefore death and is a true celebration of God’s faithful and healing love..
  196. Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given either during sickness or immediatelybefore death and is a true celebration of God’s faithful and healing love.The Grace of the Anointing of the SickThe grace of the sacrament is tangible and real..
  197. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given either during sickness or immediatelybefore death and is a true celebration of God’s faithful and healing love.The Grace of the Anointing of the SickThe grace of the sacrament is tangible and real..
  198. SacramentThe sacrament helps transform the lives of those who receive it by understanding theirsuffering as participation in the saving works of Christ.“Is Anyone Among YouSuffering?”If that question posed by the Apostle James wereanswered in any family or community, the answer wouldreturn in the affirmative..
  199. Sacrament ofsufferings with Jesus’ and thus become the Anointing of the Sick, the subjectmore like him to contribute to the Re- of this chapter. According to the Letdemption of the world..
  200. Sacrament ofthe Anointing ofthe SickSt. Rose of Lima said, “Withoutthe burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace..
  201. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to aid those who areseriously ill and help them use their illnesses in service of Christ. A Brief History ofthe SacramentBoth during Jesus’ lifeand after his Ascensionto Heaven, his disciplesanointed and laid handson those who were sick toheal them..
  202. SacramentBoth during Jesus’ lifeand after his Ascensionto Heaven, his disciplesanointed and laid handson those who were sick toheal them. From the secondthrough seventh centuries,whenever a person was seriouslyill, other Christians would gatheraround and pray for him or her andthen rub oil that had been blessed by abishop on whatever parts of the bodyneeded healing..
  203. Sacrament of theOil of the SickOlive or another plant oilthat is blessed by a bishopeither at a Chrism Mass orat the time of anointing.The Oil of the Sick is an efficacious sign of healing andstrength that is part of theSacrament of the Anointingof the Sick..
  204. Sacrament of the Anointing ofthe Sick is received just before death. It is accompanied by a final receptionof Holy Communion calledViaticum..
  205. Sacramentof the Anointing of the Sick no longeras a Sacrament of Healing but as a sacrament to prepare people for life afterdeath. Even the name of the sacramentwas changed..
  206. Sacrament of Healing but as a sacrament to prepare people for life afterdeath. Even the name of the sacramentwas changed..
  207. Sacrament of theAnointing of the SickKnowing some of the requirements and the riteitself for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sickis helpful for understanding how the sacrament canhelp unite a person to the Passion and Death of JesusChrist.As mentioned, a priest, as representative of theChurch, is the minister of the sacrament..
  208. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sickis helpful for understanding how the sacrament canhelp unite a person to the Passion and Death of JesusChrist.As mentioned, a priest, as representative of theChurch, is the minister of the sacrament..
  209. Sacrament ofPenance before Mass and to receive Communion during Mass. If the Rite of Anointing takes place outsideMass, those who are to be anointed are encouraged tocelebrate the Sacrament of Penance first..
  210. Sacrament of Penance first.The essential rite of the Anointing of the Sick consists inthe anointing of the forehead and hands of the sick person inthe Roman rite, or other parts of the body in the Eastern rite,while accompanied by a prayer of the celebrant asking for thespecial grace of the sacrament..
  211. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, given during sickness or immediately before death, is atrue celebration of God’s faithful and healing love. Thesacrament is intended to be celebrated in a communal setting because sickness and death affect the entireChurch..
  212. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is forall who are seriously ill. Viaticum is a separate liturgical rite for those who are dying..
  213. Sacramentof Penance, if possible, and in the Sacrament of theAnointing of the Sick. Penance, Anointing, and Viaticum are the “last rites” for Catholics on their way toGod..
  214. Sacrament of theAnointing of the Sick. Penance, Anointing, and Viaticum are the “last rites” for Catholics on their way toGod..
  215. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick? What if theperson responded that the sacrament was “only for the dying”? How would you respond?COMMCNIONUof their cancer or healed from their disability after celebrating the sacrament. But for most people, that’s notwhat happens..
  216. Sacramentof the Anointing of the Sick just wishful thinking? Theanswer is an emphatic “no.” Healing always takes placeas a result of the sacrament..
  217. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. However, priorto discussing those, it is important to remember thatthe sacrament is not a magic cure for physical ailments..
  218. Sacrament Is a Preparation forthe Final JourneyThe Sacrament Is a Particular Gift ofthe Holy SpiritThe first grace a person experiences is to be able toaccept the trials of being sick. The sacrament gives usthe strength, peace, and courage to overcome the trialsof a serious illness or the effects of old age..
  219. Sacrament Is a Particular Gift ofthe Holy SpiritThe first grace a person experiences is to be able toaccept the trials of being sick. The sacrament gives usthe strength, peace, and courage to overcome the trialsof a serious illness or the effects of old age..
  220. Sacrament Provides a Grace toUnite with the Passion of ChristSuffering, a result of Original Sin, is given newmeaning when we share in the saving work of Jesus. Thesacrament gives us the strength and fitness of uniting toChrist more closely in illness and approaching death..
  221. Sacrament Is a Grace for theChurch“When the Church cares for the sick, it servesChrist himself ” (Decree on the Pastoral Care of the Sick).By caring for a sick or dying person, the Church participates in the ministry of Christ, who did that himself..
  222. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick helpsus face our illness and death with courage and dignity.We accept our situation as Jesus once accepted his samelot in the Garden of Gethsemane:He took along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee,and began to feel sorrow and distress..
  223. Sacrament of the Anointing ofthe Sick reminds us of our faith is through its connection with the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. In both Baptism and Confirmation, we were alsoanointed with oil..
  224. Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. In both Baptism and Confirmation, we were alsoanointed with oil..
  225. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are affectedby its graces follows, as do practical applications for allChristians to live out the healing ministry of Jesus.TRANSHow has the information you have received in this chapter helped you understand when a Catholic shouldrequest reception of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?How We Live the Effectsof the SacramentFrom Self-Centeredness toGod-CenterednessPeople struggling with sickness or pain very oftenget locked into their own little world..
  226. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?How We Live the Effectsof the SacramentFrom Self-Centeredness toGod-CenterednessPeople struggling with sickness or pain very oftenget locked into their own little world. They may get angry about their situation, impatient with others, and unreasonably demanding in their expectations..
  227. SacramentFrom Self-Centeredness toGod-CenterednessPeople struggling with sickness or pain very oftenget locked into their own little world. They may get angry about their situation, impatient with others, and unreasonably demanding in their expectations..
  228. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick helpstransform the lives of those who receive it by helpingthem look at their suffering in a new way, as a participation in the saving works of Christ. Practically, thisgrace helps those who are sick and suffering withintheir own lives as they move from self-centeredness toGod-centeredness..
  229. Sacrament of the Anointingof the Sick facilitates this type of conversion. Sickness is not a punishment..
  230. Sacrament of Anointing in our parish, to pray for and support those who are sick. We can offer consolation and comfort to the families of people who have recently died..
  231. Sacrament of Anointing,we are challenged to unite ourselveswith Christ so completely that wealso become “the anointed one.” Weare no longer just us, but Christ..
  232. Sacrament of theAnointing of the Sick. Tevery affliction, so that we may be able to encouragethose who are in any affliction with the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God..
  233. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at Mass. Write a poem or shortstory about the experience that reflects how you believe that the people who received the sacrament felt aboutits effects..
  234. Sacraments at the Service of Communion.Through each of these sacraments, baptized Church members serve the Churchin different ways..
  235. Sacrament of Matrimony is rooted inthe service of others. The real pleasure of marriage andfamily life comes when each member of the family is atthe service of others..
  236. Sacraments at the Service ofCommunion is important for you, as a high school student, as you begin the ever-nearing task of answeringthe call to vocation and discipleship. Vocation comesfrom a Latin word that means “call..
  237. Sacraments of Christian Initiation. They form the commonvocation of all Catholics—a vocation to holiness andto the mission of evangelizing the world..
  238. Sacrament of Holy OrdersThe ministerial priesthood shares in the unique priesthood of Christ. Bishops, priests,and deacons share in the ministry of Christ’s priesthood based on the degree of the HolyOrders they receive..
  239. Sacrament of Holy OrdersAlthough Holy Orders is a single sacrament, it is celebrated in three degrees: bishop,priest, and deacon. The fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders is conferred at theordination of bishops..
  240. Sacrament of Holy Orders is conferred at theordination of bishops.The Grace of the Sacrament of Holy OrdersThe sacrament confers an indelible spiritual character on bishops, priests, and deacons andallows them to act as representatives of Christ in his offices of priest, prophet, and king..
  241. Sacrament of Holy OrdersThe sacrament confers an indelible spiritual character on bishops, priests, and deacons andallows them to act as representatives of Christ in his offices of priest, prophet, and king.Ordination Leads to a Ministry of ServiceThe Sacrament of Holy Orders provides the means and opportunities for men to deepentheir own holiness and oneness with God while being at the service of others..
  242. Sacrament of Holy Orders provides the means and opportunities for men to deepentheir own holiness and oneness with God while being at the service of others.Why Men Become PriestsRecently, the United States Catholic bishops senta survey to men who were about to be ordained to thepriesthood..
  243. Sacramentof the Anointing of the Sick. This central role of being Christ for the worldappeals to many men considering thepriesthood..
  244. Sacramentand feels great comfort from participating at Mass.The reasons men today continue toaccept the call to priesthood are different than they were in previous generations..
  245. Sacrament of Holy Orders. It is thesacrament of apostolic ministry..
  246. Sacrament ofHoly Orders is also reserved only forbaptized males. Some have cited thisissue as being unjust, usually using theargument of the fundamental equality of men and women and the provenability of women to work as or morecapably in many of the same careerschosen by men..
  247. Sacrament ofHoly Orders for more perfect observance of chastity. Celibacy also extendsto consecrated life and tothose who forego marriagefor some honorable end..
  248. Sacrament of Holy OrdersSince the beginning of the Church, the Sacramentof Holy Orders has been conferred in three degrees: theepiscopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. These ordinations lead to the ministries of bishop, priest, and deacon..
  249. Sacramentof Holy Orders has been conferred in three degrees: theepiscopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. These ordinations lead to the ministries of bishop, priest, and deacon..
  250. Sacrament to the PresentBy the early second century, Ignatius of Antioch had decreed that onlya bishop or his appointee could presideat Eucharist or baptize. In the earlyChurch, the community as a wholechose bishops and other Church leaders..
  251. Sacrament of Holy Orders.clergyA term for ordained men; itcomes from a Greek wordfor “lot..
  252. Sacrament ofHoly OrdersAlthough Holy Orders is a singlesacrament, it is celebrated and exercised in three degrees. The two degreesof the ministerial priesthood are theepiscopacy and presbyterate..
  253. Sacrament of Holy Orders atany level: episcopate, presbyterate, or diaconate.The essential rite [matter and form]of the sacrament of Holy Ordersfor all three degrees consists in thebishop’s imposition of hands on thehead of the ordinand and in thebishop’s specific consecratory prayerasking God for the outpouring ofthe Holy Spirit and his gifts properto the ministry to which the candidate is being ordained..
  254. Sacrament ofHoly Orders is conferred with thebishop’s consecration.This consecrationordains the bishop for the high priesthood, the summit of sacred ministry..
  255. Sacrament of Holy Orders on thebishop-elect through the laying on ofhands and the following consecratoryprayer:God the Father of our Lord JesusChrist, Father of mercies and Godof all consolation, you dwell in heaven, yet look with compassion on allthat is humble. You know all thingsbefore they come to be; by your gracious word you have established theplan of your Church..
  256. Sacrament of Holy Orders on the ordinandthrough the laying on of hands and thefollowing consecratory prayer:Come to our help, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God; youare the source of every honor anddignity, of all progress and stability.You watch over the growing familyof man by your gift of wisdom andyour pattern of order..
  257. Sacrament of Penance.The Ordinationof DeaconsThis order is given both to transitional deacons (those going on topriesthood) and to permanent deacons..
  258. Sacrament of Holy Orderson the ordinands through the laying on of hands andthe following consecratory prayer:Almighty God, be present with us by your power.You are the source of all honor, you assign to each hisrank, you give to each his ministry..
  259. Sacrament ofHoly OrdersindifferenceSelflessness that is open togoing wherever one is mostneeded and to doing whatever seems best. God’s willtakes precedence over anindividual’s will..
  260. Sacramentops, priests, and deacons to serveof Holy Orders. Some bishops,the Church as Christ the Highpriests, and deacons are even calledPriest, Christ the Teacher, andto take this gift another step, toChrist the Good Shepherd:give up their lives and be martyrsChrist the Lord set up in his churchfor their faith, for their love of Jea variety of offices whose aim is thesus, and for their service of othgood of the whole body..
  261. Sacrament of Penance, it isChrist who forgives. Because it is Christ who forgives, it isalso the Church that forgives..
  262. Sacrament of Holy Orders doesnot guarantee that the minister will always act in theperson of Christ, nor that he will not harm the Church.Unfortunately, bishops, priests, and deacons sometimesmake bad mistakes and commit sin, just as every humandoes..
  263. Sacrament ofMatrimony gives the husband and wifespecial graces to live out their vocation,so the Sacrament of Holy Orders givespriests special graces to be faithful totheir vocation.Essentially, the Sacraments ofMatrimony and Holy Orders consecrate the people celebrating them fortheir vocations..
  264. Sacrament of Holy Orders givespriests special graces to be faithful totheir vocation.Essentially, the Sacraments ofMatrimony and Holy Orders consecrate the people celebrating them fortheir vocations..
  265. Sacraments ofMatrimony and Holy Orders consecrate the people celebrating them fortheir vocations. Through these sacraments, the Church officially “sets peo-ple apart” to serve God according totheir respective vocations..
  266. Sacrament of Holy Orders, priestshave the authority to preside atMass and the sacraments, exceptconferring Holy Orders. Bishopshave the authority to preside atall the sacraments..
  267. Sacrament, saying, “God dwells in our midst in theBlessed Sacrament of the altar.”In addition to being a good writer, FatherMaximilian had a gift for organization andleadership..
  268. Sacrament of the altar.”In addition to being a good writer, FatherMaximilian had a gift for organization andleadership..
  269. Sacramentof Holy Orders. Let us remember them now in prayer, and ask them to pray for us..
  270. Sacrament of Holy Orders, the effects of the Sacrament ofMatrimony are directed at others, not at oneself.Understanding the Sacrament of MatrimonyFrom the beginning of time, God intended for man and woman to be married..
  271. Sacrament of MatrimonyFrom the beginning of time, God intended for man and woman to be married. Jesusreiterated the indissoluble nature of marriage and raised it to a sacrament betweenbaptized Christians..
  272. Sacrament of MatrimonyThe essential rite of the Sacrament of Matrimony is the free consent and exchange ofvows of the husband and wife.The Graces of the Sacrament of MatrimonyThe effects of the sacrament are long ranging and add to the communion of the marriedcouple not only with each other but with God, children, Church, and society..
  273. Sacrament of Matrimony is the free consent and exchange ofvows of the husband and wife.The Graces of the Sacrament of MatrimonyThe effects of the sacrament are long ranging and add to the communion of the marriedcouple not only with each other but with God, children, Church, and society..
  274. Sacrament of MatrimonyThe effects of the sacrament are long ranging and add to the communion of the marriedcouple not only with each other but with God, children, Church, and society.Christian Marriage: A Sign of God’s Eternal Covenant with HumanityThe indissolubility and fruitful love of Christian marriage help spouses model the unendinglove Christ has for his Church..
  275. Sacrament at theService of Communion, the focus of Matrimony forthose who receive this sacrament is on others, not themselves. In fact, the effects of the sacrament are directedto the Salvation of the spouse primarily, and children aswell..
  276. Sacrament of Matrimony gives men and women the grace they need to overcome divisions betweenthe sexes (which is a result of sin) so that they may beone again, as God intended them to be. When a husband and wife embrace the grace of the sacrament andtruly become one, they are given a glimpse of the loveand unity that are shared in the Blessed Trinity..
  277. Sacrament of Matrimony adds a whole newdimension to natural marriage. Because marriage is asacrament, the man and woman not only pledge to loveeach other physically and emotionally; they love eachother in Christ..
  278. Sacrament of Matrimony tohelp them keep it. Some effects of thesacrament remain present to the couple through all their days of marriage..
  279. Sacrament of Matrimonydeveloped in the Church, civil marriages were blessed later by priests.Eventually, weddings were held onthe church steps and a clergyman waspresent to offer a blessing..
  280. Sacrament ofMarriage Todaydeclaration of nullityThe Church’s declarationthat a particular marriage—whether presumed as asacramental bond or simplya natural bond—was nevervalid.The Church is also opposedto the so-called free unionwhere a man and woman livetogether but without marriage..
  281. Sacrament of MatrimonyThere are three rites in the revised Rite of Marriage;two of these rites celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony. The first option is the Rite for Celebrating Marriage During Mass..
  282. Sacrament of Matrimony. The first option is the Rite for Celebrating Marriage During Mass..
  283. Sacrament of Matrimonyfollows.Free Consent andExchange of VowsDuring the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom must expresstheir consent to enter into marriage..
  284. Sacrament ofMatrimony.Nuptial BlessingAfter the Our Father, the priest faces the couple andgives them a nuptial or wedding blessing..
  285. Sacrament of Penance in order to be properly disposed to receive Holy Communion. Duringthe wedding liturgy, they are the first to receive HolyCommunion under both species, bread and wine..
  286. Sacrament of Matrimony?Why are a priest and two witnesses necessary for the validity of the sacrament?What do the wedding rings symbolize?For ReflectionWrite a prayer of blessing for a newly married couple. Pray the prayer for the couple..
  287. Sacrament of MatrimonyJesus made every sacramental marriage a sign ofGod’s faithfulness. The loving and faithful relationshipbetween a husband and wife is now the visible signof the loving and faithful relationship between Christand his Church..
  288. Sacrament of Matrimony is not containedwithin the time limits of the wedding ceremony. Inother words, the sacrament does not end when thebride and groom leave the church building..
  289. Sacramental marriage is essentially about communion. The husband and wife share a unity—theirmental, emotional, spiritual, and physical unity..
  290. Sacrament at theService of Communion, Matrimonyalso calls husbands, wives, and children to serve others outside the family. This involves communion with boththe Church and all of society..
  291. Sacrament of Matrimony helps spouses continue choosing to love one another, whether or not they “feel” like it.True communion between spousesis always fruitful..
  292. Sacrament at the Service of Communion.Mutually consenting sexual expression is important in furthering conjugal communion and communication..
  293. Sacrament of Matis the seal of their covenant, the ever- rimony to seek peace and reconciliaavailable source of their love and the tion despite times of disagreement andstrength to renew their fidelity” (CCC conflict. What St..
  294. Sacrament of Matrimonyas the Lord has forgiven you, sohelps husbands and wives enter intomust you also do. And over all thesethe Paschal Mystery of Christ in a speput on love, that is, the bond of percial way..
  295. Sacrament of Matrimony helpsnot only the bride and groom throughout life. It also helps them form a family, an intergenerational community offaith, hope, and love..
  296. Sacrament of Penance and the other sacraments.Christian families also schedule time for familyprayer and Scripture reflection..
  297. Sacrament of Matrimony calls Catholic spouses and their children to become involved in all aspectsof society—workplace, marketplace, entertainment,athletics, politics—to help build a world of justice,peace, and love.Christian families can serve society in a number ofways..
  298. Sacrament of Matrimony recalls and signifies God’s eternal covenant withhumanity. God established a covenant with Abrahamand his descendants..
  299. Sacrament of Matrimony callsa husband and wife to go beyond theirlove for one another to love others asGod loves. Through their love, they areto create new life..
  300. Sacrament ofMatrimony is also witnessed explicitlyin two other ways: in the fruitful lovethat is open to having children and inthe model of unity between husbandsand wives that bears a striking similarity to the relationship between Christand the Church. These ways are discussed in the next sections..
  301. Sacramental marriage recalls the great mysteryof the Incarnation: that God chose tomake his love visible in human flesh.Likewise, husband and wife expressand find God’s love through their sexual intimacy with one another..
  302. Sacramental marriage is also a sign of the futureunion between God and humans that is to take place atthe Second Coming: “Alleluia!The Lord has established his reign, [our] God, the almighty.Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory..
  303. Sacraments:St. Margaret of ScotlandAn outstanding example of a wife and mother whounderstood that marriage is a Sacrament at the Service of Communion is St..
  304. Sacrament at the Service of Communion is St. Margaret, queen consort and patroness of Scotland..
  305. Sacrament of Matrimony itself makesevery day a feast of the Holy Family, for itcalls all family members to act like Jesus,Mary, and Joseph toward one another.Let us pray today for the grace to growin holiness and help transform our ownfamilies into the family of Jesus..
  306. SacramentsChurch YearThe cycle of seasons and feasts that Catholics celebrate is called the Church Year or Liturgical Year. TheChurch Year is divided into five main parts: Advent,Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time..
  307. Sacrament ofOrdersThere are three degrees of the Sacrament of HolyOrders: the ministries of bishop, priest, and deacon.The bishop receives the fullness of the Sacramentof Holy Orders..
  308. Sacrament of HolyOrders: the ministries of bishop, priest, and deacon.The bishop receives the fullness of the Sacramentof Holy Orders..
  309. Sacramentof Holy Orders. He is the successor to the Apostles..
  310. Sacraments of the Eucharist, Baptism, and the Anointing of the Sick. Theymay bless marriages in the name of Christ and, under the authority of the bishop, share in Christ’s ministry of forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance andReconciliation..
  311. Sacrament of Penance andReconciliation.Deacons are ordained for service and are configured to Christ the servant..
  312. Sacrament.Blessed be God..
  313. Sacrament of Penance.Act of ContritionA prayer, either formal or informal, penitents prayat the Sacrament of Penance to express sorrow fortheir sins..
  314. Sacrament of Penance to express sorrow fortheir sins.apostolic successionAn unbroken chain of power and authority connecting the pope and bishops to St..
  315. Sacrament of Baptism receive forgiveness fortheir sins and experience God’s saving mercy.age of discretionAlso called the “age of reason,” it is the age (typically the end of the seventh year) at which a personbecomes capable of moral reasoning..
  316. Sacrament of Holy Orders.apostasyThe denial of Christ and the repudiation of the Christian faith by a baptized person..
  317. SacramentThe consecrated species of bread from Mass that isreserved in the tabernacle in church. The BlessedSacrament is the Real Presence of Jesus..
  318. Sacrament is the Real Presence of Jesus.blessingsDivine life-giving actions that originate from God theFather..
  319. Sacraments of Initiation did not occur until after the catechumenate.catechumensUnbaptized people who are preparing to receive allof the Sacraments of Christian Initiation..
  320. Sacraments of Christian Initiation.cathedraThe chair or throne in a bishop’s cathedral from whichhe presides over special functions..
  321. Sacrament ofConfirmation. It comes from the chrism used as partof the sacrament..
  322. Sacraments of Baptism andConfirmation.celibacyThe renunciation of marriage made by those who receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders for more perfectobservance of chastity..
  323. Sacrament of Holy Orders for more perfectobservance of chastity. Celibacy also extends to consecrated life and to those who forego marriage forsome honorable end..
  324. Sacrament ofPenance.conversionThe first step of a sinner to repentance and returningin love to God the Father..
  325. Sacrament of Penance and welcomes usback into communion with him.fornicationSexual intercourse between an unmarried man and anunmarried woman..
  326. Sacrament of the Anointing ofthe Sick is received just before death. It is accompanied by a final reception of Holy Communion calledViaticum..
  327. Sacramentof Holy Orders. Its purpose is to serve the commonpriesthood by building up and guiding the Church inthe name of Christ..
  328. Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.Nicene CreedThe formal Profession of Faith recited at Mass..
  329. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.ordinandA person receiving the Sacrament of Holy Orders atany level: episcopate, presbyterate, or diaconate..
  330. Sacrament of Holy Orders atany level: episcopate, presbyterate, or diaconate.ordinary bishopThe name for the diocesan bishop..
  331. Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation,and Holy Orders. The mark is a permanent configuration to Jesus Christ and a specific standing in theChurch..
  332. Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
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  337. Bishops
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  339. Bishops are successors of the Apostles.They have received the fullness of theSacrament of Holy Orders..
  340. Bishops, priests,and deacons share in the ministry of Christ’s priesthood based on the degree of the HolyOrders they receive.Celebrating the Sacrament of Holy OrdersAlthough Holy Orders is a single sacrament, it is celebrated in three degrees: bishop,priest, and deacon..
  341. Bishops, priests, and deaconsare irreplaceable for the structure of the Church; in fact,without them one cannot speak of the Church.Tracing the priesthood in both the Old Testamentand New Testament can provide an understanding ofhow the modern orders of bishop, priest, and deaconare related to the duties of the priests of Israel and especially the High Priesthood of Christ..
  342. Bishops and priests were paid salariesby the state.There were different influences onthe Holy Orders between the Middle Ages and the Council of Trent..
  343. Bishopsand priests are primarily to be visiblesigns of Christ in today’s Church. Theyare to work for the Salvation of others..
  344. BishopsThe fullness of the Sacrament ofHoly Orders is conferred with thebishop’s consecration.This consecrationordains the bishop for the high priesthood, the summit of sacred ministry..
  345. Bishopsout of bed in the morning, whatyou will do with your evenings,receive special graces to guide and dehow you will spend your weekfend the Church, to proclaim the Gosends, what you read, who youpel, and to be a model for others. Priestsknow, what breaks your heart,receive special graces to proclaim theand what amazes you with joyGospel, to offer the Eucharistic sacriand gratitude..
  346. Bishops and priests also act as Christ the High PriestTaegon was arrested, tortured, and beheadedwhenever they bring the Mass and sacraments to thenear Seoul. He was only twenty-five years old..
  347. Bishops should present Christ’s teachingin a manner relevant to the needs of thetimes, providing a response to those difficulties and problems which people find especially distressing and burdensome. Theyshould also safeguard this doctrine, teaching the faithful themselves to defend andspread it..
  348. Bishops, priests, and deacons are toengage in a ministry of service. Bishops,especially, are to act as Christ the GoodShepherd..
  349. Bishops,especially, are to act as Christ the GoodShepherd. As leaders of their diocese,they are to give their lives in service tothe spiritual needs of Catholics..
  350. Bishopsare vicars of Christ; theytake his place in the Church.The pope is the SupremeVicar of Christ..
  351. Bishops, meetregularly to discuss the needs of theChurch in a certain geographical area.Two other expressions of the episcopal college are synods of bishopsand Ecumenical Councils..
  352. Bishopshave the authority to preside atall the sacraments. While bishopsare the original ministers ofConfirmation, they can delegatethis role to priests..
  353. Bishops are vicars of Christ;they take his place in the Church. The pope is the Supreme Vicar of Christ..
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  355. Eucharist
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  357. Eucharist—strengthens this unityand helps us to live morally. Also, weparticipate in the Body of Christ, theChurch, with the understanding thatChrist is the Head..
  358. Eucharist has given me apowerful experience of its universal and, so tospeak, cosmic character. Yes, cosmic! Becauseeven when it is celebrated on the humble altarof a country church, the Eucharist is alwaysin some way celebrated on the altar of theworld..
  359. Eucharist is alwaysin some way celebrated on the altar of theworld. It unites heaven and earth..
  360. Eucharist. Pope John Paul II explainedhow the mission of God the Father throughthe Son and the Holy Spirit is present in thesacraments..
  361. Eucharist, it is Christ who celebrates it: “This is my body.” And so on..
  362. Eucharist—we proclaim the mystery ofour Redemption. But we don’t only remember the events that accomplishedThe Church’s liturgy celebrates the our Redemption, as if watching a rePaschal Mystery of Christ..
  363. Eucharist? We receive Christ, theBody and Blood of Christ. ..
  364. Eucharist, is the wayChrist communicates the fruits of the Paschal Mystery,our Redemption, until he comes again. It helps us moveour lives into the course of the “divine current,” as Bl..
  365. Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction when the Body of Christ is adored,and for private prayer when people come to the church building to praybefore the tabernacle.Among the saints in America who have had great personal devotion to Jesusin the Blessed Sacrament are St..
  366. Eucharistic presence ofChrist begins at the momentof consecration and enduresas long as the Eucharisticspecies subsist.The tabernacle is to be situated in churches in placesof the greatest honor..
  367. Eucharisticspecies subsist.The tabernacle is to be situated in churches in placesof the greatest honor..
  368. Eucharistic processionson the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), on Holy Thursday, and during theRite of The Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction. St..
  369. Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction. St..
  370. Eucharist Outside Mass” section of The Roman Ritual.Read and pray over both of these prayers..
  371. Eucharistic Prayer.was prefigured by the flood and Noah’s ark and by theThe liturgy, of course, is more than just remembercrossing of the Red Sea..
  372. Eucharist—to forge a become the Body and Blood of Christ. Then, when weunity between Christ and the Church..
  373. Eucharist and the other sacraments.Recall again that through the power of the Holy Spirit, the sacraments not only help us remember the saving events of the Paschal Mystery, but also make theseevents present to us today..
  374. Eucharist,Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick,Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Several doctrinal elements are common to the Seven Sacraments..
  375. Eucharist, where the bishop andthe priests in communion with him offer the Sacrificeof the Mass.Other particular ministries, not consecrated by theSacrament of Holy Orders, may exist and assist at liturgy; for example, servers, readers, commentators, andmembers of the choir..
  376. Eucharist“This is my Body. This is my Blood..
  377. Eucharist. TheNew Testament refers to the specialmeal shared by Christians as an agape,or a love meal..
  378. Eucharist was usually shared in “house churches.”Also, in the first three centuries,Sunday continued to be a day of workwhile Christians with Jewish originscontinued to keep Saturday as a day ofrest..
  379. Eucharist on Sundays and otherholy days unless excused for a seriousreason (e.g..
  380. Eucharistis a testimony of belonging and ofbeing faithful to Christ and to hisChurch. The faithful give witnessby this to their communion in faithand charity..
  381. Eucharist at the Easter Vigilservice. Over the centuries, Lent wasextended to the forty days before Easter (excluding Sundays) as a period ofpenance, fasting, and prayer..
  382. Eucharist.And we rejoice in the central proclamation of faith: Christ is indeed risenfrom the dead!The Easter Vigil is the first celebration of Easter, a word that means“passover..
  383. Eucharist is the “Sacramentof sacraments” (the Great Sacrament). St..
  384. Eucharist, through the hours of eachday. The Liturgy of the Hours is theprayer of Christ, intended to becomethe prayer of the whole People of God..
  385. Eucharist had never been. On many nights,after everyone was asleep, Katharine wouldsit before the Blessed Sacrament, kneelingwith her arms outstretched..
  386. Eucharist is a never-ending sacrifice. It isthe sacrament of love, the supreme love, theact of love..
  387. Eucharist Brings Eternal LifeThe Holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation.We come to the table of the Lord to eat the Body anddrink the Blood of Jesus Christ so that we can haveeternal life and show forth the unity of God’s People..
  388. Eucharist completes Christian initiation.We come to the table of the Lord to eat the Body anddrink the Blood of Jesus Christ so that we can haveeternal life and show forth the unity of God’s People..
  389. Eucharist contains the Church’s spiritual treasury,who is Christ himself. All of the sacraments are directed to the Eucharist, and the Mass is already the heavenly liturgy by anticipating eternal life..
  390. Eucharist, and the Mass is already the heavenly liturgy by anticipating eternal life.Two Rites for theSacraments of InitiationBecause Jesus is the primordial sacrament and theChurch is the foundational sacrament, it follows thatthe Church’s Seven Sacraments have to be rooted inJesus and grounded in the Church..
  391. Eucharist initiate us intoJesus and into the Church. The Sacraments of Initiation make us the adopted sons and daughters of Godthe Father..
  392. Eucharist as Sacraments of Initiation and celebrating these sacraments on the evening of the EasterVigil. This process of complete initiation is for adultsand children of catechetical age—the Rite of ChristianInitiation of Adults (RCIA)..
  393. Eucharist take place at timesseparate from Baptism.This unit provides an overview of the Sacramentsof Christian Initiation, focusing particularly on an understanding of the sacraments, ways the sacraments arecelebrated, the graces of the sacraments, and several waysthe sacraments empower us to lead lives in unity withChrist and his Church..
  394. Eucharist for the first time. Eric Harmon, who attended a Catholic high school, saidhe decided to participate in RCIA because “It was time to put myself spiritually whereI needed to be and that is being a member of the Catholic family..
  395. Eucharist atthe Easter Vigil service. At thisgreat Feast of the Resurrection, thecatechumens joined themselves tothe Paschal Mystery of Jesus andbegan a new life as full Churchmembers..
  396. Eucharist at the sametime. (Since the babies can’t eat food,the priest puts a small spoonful of theBlood of Christ under the species ofconsecrated wine into their mouths..
  397. Eucharist(and the Sacrament of Penance) andoften a few more years of preparationprior to reception of the Sacrament ofConfirmation. MscrutiniesPrayer services in whichthe Church prays for andover the elect..
  398. Eucharist and other members ofthe Church. The Catechism ofthe Catholic Church teaches:Baptism is the sacrament offaith..
  399. Eucharist and thereception of First Communion. In theWestern Church, the baptismal rite forbabies concludes with a solemn blessing of the newly baptized, along withtheir parents and the entire assembly..
  400. Eucharist follows.During Lent, the elect will celebrate three rites known as scrutinies..
  401. Eucharistand encourage the faithful to receiveCommunion on Sundays, feast days,and even daily if possible. Before thatCatholics had often felt unworthy tofrequently receive Holy Communion..
  402. Eucharist follows the rite of Confirmation. AfterCommunion, the bishop gives all theassembled people a special blessing, reminding them of their own consecration to profess the true faith as God’schildren:Bishop: God our Father, completethe work you have begun and keep the giftsof your Holy Spirit active in the hearts of yourpeople..
  403. Eucharist, Baptism iscertainly valid and efficacious, but nevertheless Christian initiationremains incomplete.Sometimes,because Confirmation iscalled the “sacramentof Christian maturity” the reception ofthe sacrament is erroneously connectedwith achieving an adult level of faithand an adult level of growth..
  404. Eucharist. ThroughBaptism, we die to sin and rise to newlife with the Holy Trinity..
  405. Eucharist is the daily food our bodies need in orderto continue to grow in the nourishment of faith.The grace or effect of Confirmation is the specialoutpouring of the Holy Spirit, much in the same waythe Holy Spirit once came to the Apostles at Pentecost..
  406. Eucharist is the most important sacrament because in it Christ associates theChurch with himself and his Paschal Mystery.Understanding the Sacrament of the EucharistAt the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist as a memorial of hisDeath and Resurrection, ensuring his presence in the Catholic Church for all ages..
  407. EucharistAt the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist as a memorial of hisDeath and Resurrection, ensuring his presence in the Catholic Church for all ages.Celebrating the Sacrament of the EucharistWe come together in one place to celebrate Mass..
  408. Eucharist as a memorial of hisDeath and Resurrection, ensuring his presence in the Catholic Church for all ages.Celebrating the Sacrament of the EucharistWe come together in one place to celebrate Mass..
  409. EucharistWe come together in one place to celebrate Mass. The Mass is divided into two parts: theLiturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist..
  410. Eucharist.The Graces of Holy CommunionUnity with Christ, forgiveness of venial sins, incorporation into the Church, and being Eucharistfor others, especially the poor, are among the graces we receive from Holy Communion..
  411. Eucharistfor others, especially the poor, are among the graces we receive from Holy Communion.We Are SentThere are several good reasons for participating at Mass, including the fact that the“Sunday obligation” is a requirement of the Third Commandment and a precept of theChurch..
  412. Eucharist withthe school community of students, teachers, administrators, and staff and to find opportunities during abusy school day to spend time with Jesus Christ in theBlessed Sacrament.At a recent gathering of students from Catholichigh schools in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey,Bishop Arthur Serratelli compared the Eucharist to afamily dinner table..
  413. Eucharist during a school day is a unique and special opportunity afforded to students at Catholic high schools.Bishop Serratelli said the Eucharist brings a sense ofconnectedness..
  414. Eucharist brings a sense ofconnectedness. “We learn to communicate and, ultimately, we learn to love..
  415. Eucharist because Christ himself is contained in it. The word Eucharist comes froma Greek word that means “to give thanks..
  416. Eucharist completes Christian initiation.For Catholics, the term Eucharist has two principal understandings..
  417. Eucharist has two principal understandings. First, it refers to the entire Mass,the Church’s official form of worshiping the Father..
  418. Eucharist remindsus that Eucharist can also be a verb (an action), ratherthan a noun (a thing). It describes what we become—the Body of Christ—when we receive the Body andBlood of Jesus in the form of the consecrated speciesof bread and wine..
  419. Eucharist can also be a verb (an action), ratherthan a noun (a thing). It describes what we become—the Body of Christ—when we receive the Body andBlood of Jesus in the form of the consecrated speciesof bread and wine..
  420. Eucharist feeds our souls; it renews our commitment as Church, the Body of Christ. Just as the humanbody needs food each day, so we are encouraged to receive the Eucharist often..
  421. Eucharist is intimately connected to Jesus, theprimordial Sacrament of God’s love, and to the Church,the Sacrament of Jesus. It is the sacrament of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, which makes Jesus, in hisDeath and Resurrection, present to us today..
  422. Eucharistis the sacrament of communion with the Church. Itnourishes our union with one another and strengthensour identity as Church..
  423. Eucharist:By a beautiful paradox of Divine love, God makes hiscross the very means of our salvation and our life. Wehave slain him; we have nailed him there and crucified him; but the love in his eternal heart could notbe extinguished..
  424. Eucharist best resonates with your understanding of the sacrament? With whichdescription are you least familiar?MEMRMOIALUnderstandingthe Sacrament ofthe EucharistBread and wine are at the heart ofthe Eucharist; by the words of Christand the invocation of the Holy Spirit,they become for us the Body and Bloodof the Lord. The signs of bread and winesignify the goodness of God’s creation..
  425. EucharistBread and wine are at the heart ofthe Eucharist; by the words of Christand the invocation of the Holy Spirit,they become for us the Body and Bloodof the Lord. The signs of bread and winesignify the goodness of God’s creation..
  426. Eucharist; by the words of Christand the invocation of the Holy Spirit,they become for us the Body and Bloodof the Lord. The signs of bread and winesignify the goodness of God’s creation..
  427. Eucharisticlanguage:He ordered the crowd to sitdown on the ground. Thenhe took the seven loaves andthe fish, gave thanks, brokethe loaves, and gave themto the disciples, who in turngave them to the crowds..
  428. Eucharist to hisdisciples, the explanation shocked and divided them.Jesus told them they must eat his flesh and drink hisblood to gain eternal life..
  429. Eucharist remaina challenge today. Manyhave left the Churchnot believing that Jesus’Body and Blood are truly present under the appearances of wheat breadand grape wine..
  430. Eucharist is to receive the Lord himself.The Institution of the EucharistOn the night before he died, Jesus anticipated hisown Passion and Death and interpreted them in termsof the Jewish Passover and its sacrifice..
  431. EucharistOn the night before he died, Jesus anticipated hisown Passion and Death and interpreted them in termsof the Jewish Passover and its sacrifice. The history ofsacrifice in the Old Covenant was well known to Jesus..
  432. Eucharist as a memorial of his Death and Resurrection.He took bread, said the blessing, brokethe bread, and gave it to his disciples,saying, “This is my body, which will begiven for you; do this in memory ofme..
  433. Eucharistin the Catholic Church for all ages.From the beginning, the Churchhas been faithful to Jesus’ call to celebrate the Eucharist in his memory..
  434. Eucharist in his memory.When the Church offers Mass, sheblesses God for these great events ofSalvation: from creation to the Exodus,to the Death and Resurrection of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit,to the Second Coming of Christ andthe establishment of a new Heavenand a new earth..
  435. Eucharist, God redeemsThe Jewish people traditionally celebrated an annualDay of Atonement. On thisday of fasting and sabbaticalresting, the priest offered ablood sacrifice to “atone”for the sins of the people..
  436. Eucharist, we are caught up inthe new creation in which all tears arewiped away. In other words, when theChurch celebrates the Eucharist, theentire Body of Christ—her head andher body—praises God for the life andSalvation that Christ has given..
  437. Eucharist, theentire Body of Christ—her head andher body—praises God for the life andSalvation that Christ has given. Andwe experience that life and Salvationin the present moment..
  438. Eucharist, the time of liberation, the time ofRedemption, and the time of new creation are all now.The Eucharist Throughthe Age of the ChurchMass of the CatechumensThe first part of the Massthat was attended by catechumens along with baptized Catholics..
  439. Eucharist Throughthe Age of the ChurchMass of the CatechumensThe first part of the Massthat was attended by catechumens along with baptized Catholics. The prayers,Scripture readings, andhomily were meant to be aform of instruction for thecatechumens..
  440. Eucharist. The Eucharist remains the centerof Church life..
  441. Eucharistic service. Catechumens joined baptized Christians forthis part of the Mass to hear readingsfrom the Apostles and to learn aboutJesus..
  442. Eucharist, began. Only baptizedChristians participated in Communion and in the meal that followed..
  443. Eucharist was held onlyon special occasions. By the beginning of the third century, the meal wasdropped altogether..
  444. Eucharist. The basic patternconsisted of readings from the Apostles, a homily that explained the readings for the catechumens in the group,a dismissal of catechumens, an offeringof gifts of bread and wine, a thanksgiving prayer over these gifts, a breaking of the bread, and a reception of theBody and Blood of Christ by all present..
  445. Eucharist isone that developed in the early history of the Church. However, over time,different liturgical rites began to develop..
  446. Eucharist form“one single act of worship.” The Catechism asks:Is this not the same movement asthe Paschal meal of the risen Jesuswith his disciples? Walking withthem he explained the Scriptures tothem; sitting with them at table “hetook bread, blessed and broke it, andgave it to them..
  447. Eucharist, we both remember and proclaim the great worksGod has done for us. The events of our Salvation become present andactual..
  448. Eucharistis offered. Each Eucharist is not a new sacrifice..
  449. Eucharist is not a new sacrifice. Rather, each Eucharist isthe presence in our midst of the one eternal sacrifice that Jesus made onthe cross more than two thousand years ago: As the Catechism explains:In order to leave them a pledge of this love, in order never to departfrom his own and to make them sharers in his Passover, he institutedthe Eucharist as the memorial of his death and Resurrection, andcommanded his apostles to celebrate it until his return; “thereby heconstituted them priests of the New Testament..
  450. Eucharist is a sacramental sacrifice to God theFather as an act of gratitude for his blessings on creation,Redemption, and sanctification. Recall that the wordEucharist means “thanksgiving..
  451. Eucharist means “thanksgiving.” Above all the Eucharistthanks the Father for the gift of his Son..
  452. Eucharist as “an unbloody sacrifice.” What this means is thatthe Eucharist is really the sacrament of the sacrifice of Jesus..
  453. Eucharist is really the sacrament of the sacrifice of Jesus. There is only one sacrifice—that of Jesus..
  454. Eucharist doesn’tjust recall or memorialize the sacrifice of Jesus. It makes us present in the life, Death, and Resurrection ofChrist..
  455. Eucharist is also a sacrifice of the Church. The Church offers herself with Christ by giving to theFather all praise, suffering, prayer, and work united with those of Christ..
  456. Eucharist. Also, the Church is united as one Body in communion withthe whole Church—the pope and with the bishop in the place where the Mass is being offered..
  457. Eucharistic Prayer, the priest prays:Remember, Lord, your Church, spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity,together with N. our Pope and N..
  458. EucharistChrist’s presence in the Eucharist is unique to the sacrament. While he is present in many ways to theChurch—in the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned, for example—in the minister of the sacraments, in thecommunity that has gathered in his name, and in the Holy Scriptures that are read, he is most especiallypresent in the Eucharistic species of consecrated bread and wine..
  459. Eucharist is unique to the sacrament. While he is present in many ways to theChurch—in the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned, for example—in the minister of the sacraments, in thecommunity that has gathered in his name, and in the Holy Scriptures that are read, he is most especiallypresent in the Eucharistic species of consecrated bread and wine..
  460. Eucharist to be an “unbloody sacrifice”?NCE LEBCTIOARCelebrating theSacrament ofthe EucharistWe come together in one place for Mass. Thegathering of people is a precondition for celebratingthe Eucharist..
  461. EucharistWe come together in one place for Mass. Thegathering of people is a precondition for celebratingthe Eucharist..
  462. Eucharist. At the head is Christ himself; he is theHigh Priest of the New Covenant who presides invisibly over every Eucharistic celebration..
  463. Eucharistic celebration. The originalmeaning of the term liturgy refers to “public work” or“service done on behalf of people..
  464. Eucharist.Introductory and concluding rites surround them..
  465. Eucharist” (Sacramentary). As the priest and ministers process to the altar, the congregation sings an entrance song..
  466. Eucharist, follows this general structure:People: Amen.People: And with your spirit..
  467. Eucharist are discussed in the following sections.Presentation of the OfferingThe Presentation of the Offering isalso called the Offertory..
  468. Eucharist.ConfiteorA term that means “I confess,” it is used at the beginning of Mass and at othertimes to prepare to receivegrace..
  469. Eucharistic PrayerThe Church’s great prayerof praise and thanksgiving to God that takes placeduring the Liturgy of theEucharist. There are fourmain Eucharistic Prayers inthe Roman Rite..
  470. Eucharist. There are fourmain Eucharistic Prayers inthe Roman Rite..
  471. Eucharistic Prayers inthe Roman Rite.EpiclesisThe prayer that petitionsGod to send the Holy Spiritto transform the bread andwine offered at the Eucharistic liturgy into the Bodyand Blood of Jesus Christ..
  472. Eucharistic liturgy into the Bodyand Blood of Jesus Christ.This term also applies tothe prayer said in everysacrament that asks for thesanctifying power of theHoly Spirit..
  473. Eucharistic PrayerThe Eucharistic Prayer is theChurch’s great prayer of praise andthanksgiving to God. It is the highpoint of the Liturgy of the Eucharistand of the Mass itself..
  474. Eucharistic Prayer is theChurch’s great prayer of praise andthanksgiving to God. It is the highpoint of the Liturgy of the Eucharistand of the Mass itself..
  475. Eucharistand of the Mass itself. There are fourmain Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite..
  476. Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite. There are also EucharisticPrayers for Masses with Children,for Mass for various Needs and Occasions, and for Masses of Reconciliation..
  477. Eucharistic Prayer beginswith the Preface, which is a prayerof thanksgiving to the Father. After this, everyone says or sings theSanctus, the “Holy, Holy, Holy..
  478. Eucharistic Prayer asks the Father to send theHoly Spirit to sanctify the gifts of breadand wine. The bread and wine becomethe Body and Blood of Christ—notthrough the holiness of the priest orthe assembled Church, but through thepower of the Holy Spirit..
  479. Eucharistic Prayer II).In the Words of Institution, thepriest repeats the words of Jesus at theLast Supper..
  480. Eucharist.The priest prays that we may benourished by the Eucharist, filledwith the Holy Spirit, and become“one body, one spirit in Christ..
  481. Eucharist, we join with the whole Church—all living members, those present andabsent, those near and far, as well as thefaithful dead—in celebrating the offering and the intercession of Christ.The Eucharistic Prayer ends with adoxology, reminding us that every Eucharist strengthens our initiation intothe life of the Trinity..
  482. Eucharistic Prayer ends with adoxology, reminding us that every Eucharist strengthens our initiation intothe life of the Trinity. The Church offers every Mass to praise the Trinity..
  483. Eucharist strengthens our initiation intothe life of the Trinity. The Church offers every Mass to praise the Trinity..
  484. Eucharistic Prayer isknown by another namein the Eastern Church. It iscalled the anaphora, meaning “prayer of thanksgivingand celebration..
  485. Eucharistic Prayer ends in adoxology.The people respond by saying orsinging the Great Amen..
  486. Eucharistic Prayer. It professes Great Amenour belief that the Risen Jesus is truly The affirmation by thefaithful to the entire Euamong us..
  487. Eucharist helps perfect our relationship withChrist, with the Church, and with others we encounter, especially the poor. The principal effect of the sacrament is it augments our union with Christ..
  488. Eucharist, asking thatyou may be so united withhim that others may seehim in you and throughyour actions. Pray for theincreased ability to loveothers as Christ himselfloved others..
  489. Eucharist not only enables usto love others in imitation of Christ;it also enables us to be so united withChrist that he reveals himself to othersthrough us. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes several particularfruits, or effects, of our participation inthe Eucharist and reception of HolyCommunion in more detail..
  490. Eucharist and reception of HolyCommunion in more detail. Brief descriptions of these effects follow..
  491. Eucharist protects us fromfuture mortal sins, it is not intended toforgive past mortal sins—that functionis proper to the Sacrament of Penanceor Reconciliation.Becoming ChurchWhile deepening our relationshipwith Christ through the Eucharist, wealso become united to our brothers andsisters in the Church..
  492. Eucharist, wealso become united to our brothers andsisters in the Church. Every Eucharisthelps us form and build the Church..
  493. Eucharist. Each Mass unites uswith the whole Church through ourbishop and our local community..
  494. Eucharistfor OthersAnother fruit of the Eucharist isthat it transforms us in our relationship with the poor and all those whosuffer. As the Catechism teaches, “TheEucharist commits us to the poor..
  495. Eucharist isthat it transforms us in our relationship with the poor and all those whosuffer. As the Catechism teaches, “TheEucharist commits us to the poor..
  496. Eucharist. She spent her life “being Eucharist” to the forgottenpoor in India..
  497. Eucharist can bring us into communion with him andothers, if we let him:Dear Jesus, help me spread your fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with your spirit and love..
  498. Eucharist is also aforetaste of the heavenly banquet we will one day experience in union with the Blessed Trinity.Requirements for Formal ReceptionTo prepare ourselves for such a great and holy moment as reception of Holy Communion, St..
  499. Eucharist forgives venial sins;but if we have sinned mortally, we are no longer in communion with God and others inthe Church. We are requiredto be reconciled in the Sacrament of Penance before receiving Communion..
  500. Eucharistic fast was reduced to three hours. Today, itis defined as a one-hour fast before Communion fromfood and drink (excepting water)..
  501. Eucharist,consider how St. Thérèse of Lisieux described the oneness she felt at her First Communion:I knew that I was loved and I declared: “I love You, andI give myself to You for ever!” Jesus made no demand onme; He asked for no sacrifices..
  502. Eucharistic Communion. We become more fully Christ;we become more fully the Church..
  503. Eucharist. Choose one fruit of Communion anddescribe it in more detail..
  504. Eucharist to share our communion with the Blessed Trinity,the Church, and others, especially the poor.The typical Dismissal Rite is short and simple:Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest: People: membership in the Church that was already achieved atBaptism..
  505. Eucharistic Sacrifice.” He wrote thatwhen we celebrate Eucharist, we become “a ‘sacrament’for humanity ..
  506. Eucharist, we become “a ‘sacrament’for humanity . ..
  507. Eucharist strengthens the bonds betweenall who receive it and makes it possible for us to demonstrate among ourselves the love we are to share withthe world.To receive the grace of Eucharist, we are obligedto attend and participate at Mass..
  508. Eucharist, we are obligedto attend and participate at Mass. The “Sunday obligation” is a requirement of the Third Commandment anda precept of the Church..
  509. Eucharist we have just celebrated, the Lord is both with us and within us. Hissanctifying grace empowers us to go forth and to be Eucharist for others—at home, at school, at work, in ourneighborhoods, and in our country..
  510. Eucharist for others—at home, at school, at work, in ourneighborhoods, and in our country. We have an important mission—not only to spread the Good News of Jesus, but to be “other Christs” in today’s world..
  511. Eucharist is a testimony ofbelonging and of being faithful to Christ andto his Church. The faithful give witness bythis to their communion in faith and charity..
  512. Eucharist is paramountto being a Catholic. A recent poll conducted by aresearch arm at Georgetown University found thatnearly one-third of U..
  513. Eucharist. Three times a week, he walked fifteenmiles barefoot to attend Mass and receive Communion—whichwas a very unusual practice for Catholics in those days..
  514. Eucharistic ministries in your parish or a neighboringparish. If possible, volunteer for one of these ministries throughout the semester..
  515. Eucharist must not contain yeast. Experimentwith several recipes for bread that have no yeast..
  516. Eucharist and Baptism. Be prepared to share (and explain ifnecessary) your creation with the class..
  517. EucharistLeader: Lord, you know the various hungerswe have in our hearts. Above all, you knowhow we yearn to see you and be with you..
  518. Eucharist, the Church offers assistance for making up for our sins. We indicate we wish this assistance by performing certain acts..
  519. Eucharist. Theycan receive Communion because theyare, in fact, united with other Churchmembers..
  520. Eucharistic table.Finally, with our conversion andabsolution from mortal sin received inthis sacrament, we also remove the oneobstacle that would prevent us fromentering Heaven..
  521. Eucharistic Prayer or at the endof the Liturgy of the Word, representatives from eachparish process to the sanctuary with the Oil of the Sick,Sacred Chrism, and Oil of Catechumens. The bishopblesses the oils, saying over the Oil of the Sick:My brothers and sisters, with faith let us askthe Lord to hear our prayers for our brother(sister) N..
  522. Eucharist. The gift of the Lord’sBody and Blood near the time of death strengthens theperson and reminds him or her of Christ’s promise ofresurrection:Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh ofthe Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not havelife within you..
  523. Eucharist to the faithful.A distinctive feature of the reception of Eucharistas Viaticum is the renewal of baptismal vows by theperson who is dying..
  524. Eucharistas Viaticum is the renewal of baptismal vows by theperson who is dying. Also, before a person receives Viaticum, he or she should participate in the Sacramentof Penance, if possible, and in the Sacrament of theAnointing of the Sick..
  525. Eucharist as a preparation for the heavenly banquet.If the dying person cannot receive Jesus’ Body in theform of the consecrated bread, he or she may receive hisBlood under the species of consecrated wine..
  526. Eucharist are Sacraments of Christian Initiation. They form the commonvocation of all Catholics—a vocation to holiness andto the mission of evangelizing the world..
  527. Eucharist into theBody and Blood of Jesus Christ, offering absolution for sins in God’s name,and bringing healing in the Sacramentof the Anointing of the Sick. This central role of being Christ for the worldappeals to many men considering thepriesthood..
  528. Eucharist often, speaking with a spiritual director, doing research on the priesthood, participatingin a discernment program sponsored bya diocese or religious community, andliving the Christian virtues.Reception of the Sacrament ofHoly Orders is also reserved only forbaptized males..
  529. Eucharistic table and outside the Eucharist. They read aloud the Scriptures,administered Communion during Eucharist, taught catechumens, ministered to the sick, and distributed foodand clothing to the poor, especiallywidows and orphans..
  530. Eucharist or baptize. In the earlyChurch, the community as a wholechose bishops and other Church leaders..
  531. Eucharist, andsupervise the work of presbyters anddeacons. The bishop ordained presbyters, and other presbyters joined inthe laying on of hands at the rite ofordination..
  532. Eucharist.bishopsSuccessors to the Apostles..
  533. Eucharist andforgive sins in Christ’s name.There were no major changes inthe Church’s ordination rite until thetwentieth century..
  534. Eucharist(new priest concelebrates withbishop and other priests)Liturgy of the EucharistExamination ofthe CandidateAnointing of the Bishop’sHead with Sacred ChrismSeating of the new bishopLiturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  535. EucharistExamination ofthe CandidateAnointing of the Bishop’sHead with Sacred ChrismSeating of the new bishopLiturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  536. Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  537. Eucharistic sacriand gratitude. Fall in love, stayfice, and to absolve sins..
  538. Eucharist. It is Christ, the eterernment, Lawrence gave all his possessions to thenal High Priest, who acts through the ministry of theChurch for the poor..
  539. Eucharistic sacrifice. In the namewas ultimately scourged and burned to death..
  540. Eucharist andother sacraments. Through theSacrament of Holy Orders, priestshave the authority to preside atMass and the sacraments, exceptconferring Holy Orders..
  541. Eucharist, to assist at andto bless marriages in the nameof the church, to take Viaticumto the dying . ..
  542. Eucharist and the Sacrament ofMatrimony.Nuptial BlessingAfter the Our Father, the priest faces the couple andgives them a nuptial or wedding blessing..
  543. Eucharist that will strengthen and nourishtheir married life.Before dismissing the people at the end of Mass,the priest blesses the bride and groom..
  544. Eucharist. Thecomplete order of Mass:To receive Holy Communion properly, a personmust be in the state of grace (free from mortal sin),have the right intention (only for the purpose of pleasing God), and observe the Communion fast..
  545. Eucharist, Baptism, and the Anointing of the Sick. Theymay bless marriages in the name of Christ and, under the authority of the bishop, share in Christ’s ministry of forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance andReconciliation..
  546. Eucharistic Prayer ends in a doxology.Easter TriduumThe three-day liturgy that is the Church’s most solemn celebration of the Paschal Mystery..
  547. Eucharistic liturgy into the Body and Blood of JesusChrist. This term also applies to the prayer said in every sacrament that asks for the sanctifying power ofthe Holy Spirit..
  548. Eucharistic PrayerThe Church’s great prayer of praise and thanksgivingto God that takes place during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. There are four Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite..
  549. Eucharist. There are four Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite..
  550. Eucharistic Prayer.extreme unctionA term that means “last anointing..
  551. Eucharist.primordial sacramentA reference to Jesus as the “prime sacrament” because he points to God’s love while at the same timehe is God’s love for us as he reconciles the world tohis Father..
  552. EucharistMass of the Catechumens. SeeLiturgy of the WordMatrimony (sacrament of )..
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  557. Priest
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  559. Priest, in the liturgy.Liturgy traditionally meant a “publicwork” or “people’s work..
  560. PriestsBaptism transforms us into a spiritual house and aholy priesthood. This common priesthood differs fromthe hierarchical priesthood of bishops and priests..
  561. Priest who by the blood of his cross enteredthe eternal sanctuary, thus gives back to theCreator and Father all creation redeemed. Hedoes so through the priestly ministry of theChurch, to the glory of the Most Holy Trinity..
  562. Priest of the liturgy, Christ celebrates with theChurch in Heaven and on earth. The heavenly liturgy iscelebrated by the hosts of angels and saints, includingthose of both the Old Testament and the New Testament, especially Mary, the Mother of God, the Apostles, the martyrs, and the great multitude of Heaven..
  563. Priesthood; renew deep within the spirit of holiness; may they henceforth possess thisoffice which comes from you, O God, andis next in rank to the office of Bishop; andby the example of their manner of life,may they still instill right conduct.”Matrimony“I, N..
  564. Priests and consecrated religioustypically pray from the Liturgy ofthe Hours each day. Many Catholicstoday pray a shortened form of theDivine Office, which includes an Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer, Daytime Prayer, and NightPrayer..
  565. Priest: What do you ask of God’s Church?Inquirers: Faith.Priest: Inquirers: What does faith offer you?Eternal life..
  566. Priest: Inquirers: What does faith offer you?Eternal life.Are you ready to walk byPriest: the light of Christ and to believe in him with all your heart?Inquirers: I am..
  567. Priest: the light of Christ and to believe in him with all your heart?Inquirers: I am.After the inquirers declare their resolve to turn to Christ, the priest askstheir sponsors and friends a questionsuch as this: “My brothers and sistersgathered here, and you who presentthese candidates: You have heard themdeclare their resolve..
  568. Priest: Are you ready to help them come to knowand follow Christ?All: We are.After a brief prayer, the priest then makes the Signof the Cross on each candidate’s forehead, saying, “N..
  569. Priest: Besides the Rite of Acceptance, the initiation process for adults includesseveral other rites and opportunities for prayer, reflection, and study.Throughout the study period, the catechumens may take part invarious Church rituals such as exorcisms and anointing with the Oil ofCatechumens..
  570. Priest: Have they sought the fellowship of their brothers and sisters and joined with them in prayer?Godparents: They have.Godparents: They have..
  571. Priest: Have they been true to the word they have received and begun to walk in God’s presence?Priest: As God is your witness, do you consider these candidates worthy to be admit ted to the Sacraments of Christian Ini tiation?Godparents: They have.Godparents: We do..
  572. Priest: As God is your witness, do you consider these candidates worthy to be admit ted to the Sacraments of Christian Ini tiation?Godparents: They have.Godparents: We do..
  573. Priest, offered the perfect victim(himself ) in sacrifice to God for theforgiveness of sin. This sacrifice ofJesus transcends all history, winningjustification for all the faithful whocame before him and all the faithfulwho would come after him..
  574. Priest of the New Covenant who presides invisibly over every Eucharistic celebration. The originalmeaning of the term liturgy refers to “public work” or“service done on behalf of people..
  575. Priest: In the name of the Father,and of the Son, and of theHoly Spirit.Intercessions (the Prayers of the Faithful) follow..
  576. Priest: The grace of our LordJesus Christ and thelove of God and thecommunion of the HolySpirit be with you all.The second part of Mass, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, follows this general structure:People: Amen..
  577. Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest: People: membership in the Church that was already achieved atBaptism. We are to continue his work in today’s world..
  578. Priest: People: Priest: People: membership in the Church that was already achieved atBaptism. We are to continue his work in today’s world..
  579. Priest: People: membership in the Church that was already achieved atBaptism. We are to continue his work in today’s world..
  580. Priest: In the name of the Father, and of theSon, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen..
  581. Priests receive the faculties—thatis, the right or privilege—to be theminister of the sacrament from theirbishop, their religious superior, or thepope. Priests must take every opportunity to encourage Catholics to confesstheir sins regularly in the Sacramentof Penance and must offer regularly scheduled times for the sacrament..
  582. Priests must take every opportunity to encourage Catholics to confesstheir sins regularly in the Sacramentof Penance and must offer regularly scheduled times for the sacrament.They are also obliged to pray and dopenance for the penitents, entrustingthem to the Lord’s mercy..
  583. Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and thelove of God and the fellowship of the HolySpirit be with you all.All: And with your spirit..
  584. Priest: Rite of AnointingThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, given during sickness or immediately before death, is atrue celebration of God’s faithful and healing love. Thesacrament is intended to be celebrated in a communal setting because sickness and death affect the entireChurch..
  585. Priest: All: Priest: All: Priest: All: Priest: Relieve the sufferings of all the sick.Priest: Assist all those dedicated to the care of thesick..
  586. Priest: All: Priest: All: Priest: Relieve the sufferings of all the sick.Priest: Assist all those dedicated to the care of thesick..
  587. Priest: All: Priest: Relieve the sufferings of all the sick.Priest: Assist all those dedicated to the care of thesick..
  588. Priest: Relieve the sufferings of all the sick.Priest: Assist all those dedicated to the care of thesick..
  589. Priest: Assist all those dedicated to the care of thesick.All: You brought us to salvation by your paschalmystery: Lord, have mercy..
  590. Priest: Lord, have mercy.All: You renew us by the wonders of your passion:Christ, have mercy..
  591. Priest: Christ, have mercy.All: You make us sharers in your paschal sacrifice byour partaking of your body: Lord, have mercy..
  592. Priest: All: Priest: All: At the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper,before the end of the Eucharistic Prayer or at the endof the Liturgy of the Word, representatives from eachparish process to the sanctuary with the Oil of the Sick,Sacred Chrism, and Oil of Catechumens. The bishopblesses the oils, saying over the Oil of the Sick:My brothers and sisters, with faith let us askthe Lord to hear our prayers for our brother(sister) N..
  593. Priest: All: At the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper,before the end of the Eucharistic Prayer or at the endof the Liturgy of the Word, representatives from eachparish process to the sanctuary with the Oil of the Sick,Sacred Chrism, and Oil of Catechumens. The bishopblesses the oils, saying over the Oil of the Sick:My brothers and sisters, with faith let us askthe Lord to hear our prayers for our brother(sister) N..
  594. Priest: Prayer of ThanksgivingUsing the blessed Oil of the Sick, the priest continues with the following prayer:Priest: All: Priest: All: Priest: All: Priest: Praise to you, almighty God and Father. Yousent your Son to live among us and bring ussalvation..
  595. Priest: All: Priest: All: Priest: All: Priest: Praise to you, almighty God and Father. Yousent your Son to live among us and bring ussalvation..
  596. Priest: All: Priest: All: Priest: Praise to you, almighty God and Father. Yousent your Son to live among us and bring ussalvation..
  597. Priest: All: Priest: Praise to you, almighty God and Father. Yousent your Son to live among us and bring ussalvation..
  598. Priest: Praise to you, almighty God and Father. Yousent your Son to live among us and bring ussalvation..
  599. Priests are encouraged to help the sick with this prayer.ViaticumThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is forall who are seriously ill..
  600. PriestsA variety of talented men continue to answer God’s call to the priesthood whilebeing formed to be a pastoral presence in service of the Church.Understanding the Sacrament of Holy OrdersThe ministerial priesthood shares in the unique priesthood of Christ..
  601. PriestsRecently, the United States Catholic bishops senta survey to men who were about to be ordained to thepriesthood. One item on the survey asked the men tocomplete the phrase “People would be surprised toknow that I ..
  602. Priests are to be formedin pastoral ministry to makethem shepherds of souls in imitation of Jesus Christ, the GoodShepherd.All of these areas of priestlyformation—human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral—take place in aseminary, which fosters another important quality of priests: fraternal loveand communion among seminariansand eventual brother priests..
  603. Priests and bishops are configured to Christthat they might act as the head of Christ’s Body, theChurch. Deacons are configured to Christ that theymight serve as he served..
  604. Priesthood of Christ.Priesthood in the Old TestamentThere was no ordained priesthood in early Israel..
  605. Priesthood of ChristJesus was not a Temple priest, nor did he “ordain”his Apostles as priests in a special ritual. Rather, Jesusis the High Priest of the New Covenant, acting bothas Priest and Victim in his sacrifice onthe cross to the Father..
  606. Priest of the New Covenant, acting bothas Priest and Victim in his sacrifice onthe cross to the Father. The ministerialpriesthood shares in the unique priesthood of Christ..
  607. Priest and Victim in his sacrifice onthe cross to the Father. The ministerialpriesthood shares in the unique priesthood of Christ..
  608. Priests or members of theorder of priesthood whoare coworkers with thebishops and are servants toGod’s People, especially incelebrating the Eucharist.bishopsSuccessors to the Apostles..
  609. PriestsstoleA long, narrow band of fabric, like a scarf. A deacon’sstole is worn diagonallyfrom one shoulder..
  610. Priesthood is not drudgery.St..
  611. Priests arecalled to be genuine and lovingpeople because they have a loving,personal relationship with Jesus.As Father Pedro Arrupe, S..
  612. Priestsknow, what breaks your heart,receive special graces to proclaim theand what amazes you with joyGospel, to offer the Eucharistic sacriand gratitude. Fall in love, stayfice, and to absolve sins..
  613. Priest, Christ the Teacher, andto take this gift another step, toChrist the Good Shepherd:give up their lives and be martyrsChrist the Lord set up in his churchfor their faith, for their love of Jea variety of offices whose aim is thesus, and for their service of othgood of the whole body. Ministers,ers..
  614. Priestfirst deacons of the first-century Church; St. LawrenceIn the New Covenant, there is only one sacrifice(d..
  615. Priest, who acts through the ministry of theChurch for the poor. For this act of generosity, hepriests to offer the Eucharistic sacrifice..
  616. PriestTaegon was arrested, tortured, and beheadedwhenever they bring the Mass and sacraments to thenear Seoul. He was only twenty-five years old..
  617. PriestBecause Christ acts through a priest in the sacraments,the Church also acts through a priest in the sacraments. TheChurch is the Body of Christ; therefore whatever is done inthe name of Christ is done in the name of the Church as well..
  618. Priests representthe bishop and are charged withgoverning the parish Church.This type of governance is also incollaboration with all membersof the parish for the good ofthe parish..
  619. Priest: N. and N..
  620. Priest: Will you honor eachother as man and wife forthe rest of your lives?nuptial blessingNuptial is a Latin-derivedword that means “wedding.” The nuptial blessing sanctifies the marriagecovenant of the bride andgroom..
  621. Priest: Will you accept childrenlovingly from God, andbring them up accordingto the law of Christ andhis Church?Bride: Yes.Groom: Yes..
  622. Priest: Since it is your intention to enter into marriage, join your right hands, and declareyour consent before God and his Church.Groom: I, N..
  623. Priest: Lord, bless and consecrate N. and N..
  624. Priests are ordained as coworkers of the bishop.They too are configured to Christ so that they mayact in his person during the Sacraments of the Eucharist, Baptism, and the Anointing of the Sick..
  625. Priests Scientists Tailors Teachers Wine Merchants St. Casmir,St..
  626. Priests or members of the order of priesthood who arecoworkers with the bishops and are servants to God’sPeople, especially in celebrating the Eucharist.primordial sacramentA reference to Jesus as the “prime sacrament” because he points to God’s love while at the same timehe is God’s love for us as he reconciles the world tohis Father..
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  632. Liturgy traditionally meant a “publicwork” or “people’s work.” More properly, it refers to the participation of God’speople through prayer and celebrationin the fruits of the Paschal Mystery—that is, our Salvation..
  633. LiturgyAll Catholics have a role in celebrating the liturgy; signs and symbols along with propermatter and form play a role in the celebration.Celebrating OurRedemptionIn the liturgy—particularly in theEucharist—we proclaim the mystery ofour Redemption..
  634. LiturgyIn the same way that God the Father is the source of all creation, he isthe source of the blessings we receivefrom the liturgy. From the beginningof the world to the end of time, all ofGod’s work is a blessing..
  635. LiturgyJesus Christ instituted the sacraments through his words and actionswhile on earth. Now, “seated at theright hand of the Father,” he pours outhis blessings on the Church and actsthrough the sacraments to communicate his grace..
  636. LiturgyThe Holy Spirit is the Teacher of faith, the oneChrist promised. The Holy Spirit’s role in dispensingthe graces of the sacraments is to prepare the Church toencounter Jesus..
  637. Liturgy of the EuchaRereading these events with the inspiration of the rist. The Church fulfills the memorial of Christ (“DoHoly Spirit and in light of the life of Christ reveals this in memory of me”) by recalling his Paschal Mystheir new meaning..
  638. Liturgy?In the broadest sense, the liturgy is an action of the“whole Christ” (Christus totus)—Head and Body. AsHigh Priest of the liturgy, Christ celebrates with theChurch in Heaven and on earth..
  639. Liturgy Celebrated?The sacraments are celebrated with signs and symbols. They are words, actions, and objects that expressthe meaning of each sacrament..
  640. Liturgy of the Wordat Sunday Masses usually consists of areading from the Old Testament, a responsorial from the Book of Psalms, aNew Testament reading, and a Gospelreading. During the Easter season thefirst reading comes from the Acts ofthe Apostles, or the Book of Revelation..
  641. Liturgy of the WordThe part of the Mass that includes the “writings of theprophets” (the Old Testament reading and psalm) andthe “memoirs of the Apostles” (the New TestamentEpistles and the Gospel),the homily, the profession offaith, and the intercessionsfor the world.homilyA reflection given by abishop, priest, or deaconthat reflects on the Scripture readings during Massor the sacraments..
  642. LiturgyCelebrated?SabbathFrom the Hebrew wordShabbat, “to cease,” theSabbath is a weekly dayof rest and worship in theJewish faith. Jews observethe Sabbath on the seventhday of the week..
  643. Liturgy ofthe Word). They are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the Church..
  644. Liturgy of the HoursThe public prayer of theChurch that makes holy theentire course of the dayand night. It is also calledthe Divine Office..
  645. Liturgy of the HoursThe Divine Office or Liturgy ofthe Hours, an official public prayerof the Church, extends the mysteryof Christ, which we celebrate in theEucharist, through the hours of eachday. The Liturgy of the Hours is theprayer of Christ, intended to becomethe prayer of the whole People of God..
  646. Liturgy ofthe Hours, an official public prayerof the Church, extends the mysteryof Christ, which we celebrate in theEucharist, through the hours of eachday. The Liturgy of the Hours is theprayer of Christ, intended to becomethe prayer of the whole People of God..
  647. Liturgy of the Hours is theprayer of Christ, intended to becomethe prayer of the whole People of God.The Church celebrates this prayer, inits complete form, seven times eachday, in response to St..
  648. Liturgy ofthe Hours each day. Many Catholicstoday pray a shortened form of theDivine Office, which includes an Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer, Daytime Prayer, and NightPrayer..
  649. Liturgy of the Hours.Name three furnishings that are a part of most Catholic churches..
  650. Liturgy of the Word at Massand attended the celebration ofother liturgical rites of the Church.They became involved in the localChurch’s work of charity andservice..
  651. Liturgy of the Word. From this time onward, thecatechumens are considered members of the Church..
  652. Liturgy of the Eucharist and thereception of First Communion. In theWestern Church, the baptismal rite forbabies concludes with a solemn blessing of the newly baptized, along withtheir parents and the entire assembly..
  653. Liturgy of the Word. The first reading for this Sunday (Year A) recountsthe sin of Adam and Eve..
  654. Liturgy of the Eucharist follows.During Lent, the elect will celebrate three rites known as scrutinies..
  655. Liturgy of the Word, in thepresence of the Christian assembly. Asthe bishop is to be present, his specialchair (cathedra) is placed in the sanctuary..
  656. Liturgy of the Eucharist follows the rite of Confirmation. AfterCommunion, the bishop gives all theassembled people a special blessing, reminding them of their own consecration to profess the true faith as God’schildren:Bishop: God our Father, completethe work you have begun and keep the giftsof your Holy Spirit active in the hearts of yourpeople..
  657. Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.The Graces of Holy CommunionUnity with Christ, forgiveness of venial sins, incorporation into the Church, and being Eucharistfor others, especially the poor, are among the graces we receive from Holy Communion..
  658. Liturgy of the Wordin the Eucharistic service. Catechumens joined baptized Christians forthis part of the Mass to hear readingsfrom the Apostles and to learn aboutJesus..
  659. Liturgyof the Eucharist, began. Only baptizedChristians participated in Communion and in the meal that followed..
  660. Liturgy of the Eucharist was held onlyon special occasions. By the beginning of the third century, the meal wasdropped altogether..
  661. Liturgy of the Wordand Liturgy of the Eucharist form“one single act of worship.” The Catechism asks:Is this not the same movement asthe Paschal meal of the risen Jesuswith his disciples? Walking withthem he explained the Scriptures tothem; sitting with them at table “hetook bread, blessed and broke it, andgave it to them..
  662. Liturgy of the Eucharist form“one single act of worship.” The Catechism asks:Is this not the same movement asthe Paschal meal of the risen Jesuswith his disciples? Walking withthem he explained the Scriptures tothem; sitting with them at table “hetook bread, blessed and broke it, andgave it to them..
  663. Liturgy of theWord.Nicene CreedThe formal Profession ofFaith recited at Mass..
  664. Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.Introductory and concluding rites surround them..
  665. Liturgy of the Eucharist, follows this general structure:People: Amen.People: And with your spirit..
  666. Liturgy of the WordThe Liturgy of the Word is common with each sacrament. At Mass,there is a first reading, from either theOld Testament, the Acts of the Apostles, or Revelation..
  667. Liturgy of the Word is common with each sacrament. At Mass,there is a first reading, from either theOld Testament, the Acts of the Apostles, or Revelation..
  668. Liturgy ofthe Eucharist are discussed in the following sections.Presentation of the OfferingThe Presentation of the Offering isalso called the Offertory..
  669. Liturgy of theEucharist. There are fourmain Eucharistic Prayers inthe Roman Rite..
  670. Liturgy of the Eucharistand of the Mass itself. There are fourmain Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite..
  671. Liturgy on Sundays and feast days . ..
  672. Liturgy is not an option nor merely anobligation, not a bonus, but a need—like foodand drink, like sleep and work, like friends.We need to gather, listen, give praise andthanks, and share communion..
  673. Liturgy ofthe Word with Scripture readings and a homily,by a common examination of conscience, and bya communal request for forgiveness. Then comepersonal confession of sins to a priest and individual absolution..
  674. Liturgy of the Word isto help us recognize not only our sins but also God’sabundant mercy. No sin is too terrible for God to forgive..
  675. Liturgy of the Word? How does the Rite of Penance remind us of the sacrament’s connection to Baptism? How does contrition of the penitent begin prior to his or her coming to the sacrament? Explain the difference between mortal sin, venial sin, and social sin. Define perfect contrition and imperfect contrition..
  676. Liturgyof the Word, Litany or Prayer of the Faithful, Laying on ofHands, Blessing of Oil, Prayer of Thanksgiving, Anointingwith Oil, and Prayer after the Anointing. A brief descriptionof each part follows..
  677. Liturgy of the WordThe Liturgy of the Word may consist of a first reading (usually from the Old Testament), a ResponsorialPsalm, a second reading (usually from the New Testament), a Gospel acclamation, a Gospel reading, and ahomily given by the presiding priest or bishop. In cases of necessity (such as impending death), the Liturgyof the Word may be shortened considerably..
  678. Liturgy of the Word may consist of a first reading (usually from the Old Testament), a ResponsorialPsalm, a second reading (usually from the New Testament), a Gospel acclamation, a Gospel reading, and ahomily given by the presiding priest or bishop. In cases of necessity (such as impending death), the Liturgyof the Word may be shortened considerably..
  679. Liturgyof the Word may be shortened considerably. The Catechism explains the purpose of this part of the rite: “TheLiturgy of the Word, preceded by an act of repentance,opens the celebration..
  680. Liturgy of the Word, representatives from eachparish process to the sanctuary with the Oil of the Sick,Sacred Chrism, and Oil of Catechumens. The bishopblesses the oils, saying over the Oil of the Sick:My brothers and sisters, with faith let us askthe Lord to hear our prayers for our brother(sister) N..
  681. Liturgy of the Eucharist(new priest concelebrates withbishop and other priests)Liturgy of the EucharistExamination ofthe CandidateAnointing of the Bishop’sHead with Sacred ChrismSeating of the new bishopLiturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  682. Liturgy of the EucharistExamination ofthe CandidateAnointing of the Bishop’sHead with Sacred ChrismSeating of the new bishopLiturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  683. Liturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  684. Liturgy of the Hourseach day.While it is the responsibility ofthe man called by God to priesthoodto answer affirmatively, other Catholics have the responsibility to encourage and facilitate the call to serve..
  685. Liturgy andSacramentsChurch YearThe cycle of seasons and feasts that Catholics celebrate is called the Church Year or Liturgical Year. TheChurch Year is divided into five main parts: Advent,Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time..
  686. Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Thecomplete order of Mass:To receive Holy Communion properly, a personmust be in the state of grace (free from mortal sin),have the right intention (only for the purpose of pleasing God), and observe the Communion fast..
  687. Liturgy of the HoursThe Liturgy of the Hours is part of the official,public prayer of the Church. Along with the celebration of the sacraments, the recitation of the Liturgy ofthe Hours, or Divine Office (office means “duty” or “obligation”), allows for constant praise and thanksgivingto God throughout the day and night..
  688. Liturgy of the Hours is part of the official,public prayer of the Church. Along with the celebration of the sacraments, the recitation of the Liturgy ofthe Hours, or Divine Office (office means “duty” or “obligation”), allows for constant praise and thanksgivingto God throughout the day and night..
  689. Liturgy of the Hours. Each day follows aseparate pattern of prayer with themes closely tied inwith the liturgical year and feasts of the saints..
  690. Liturgy of the Hours each day.catechistsTeachers of the faith..
  691. Liturgy of the Word.common priesthoodThe priesthood of the faithful..
  692. Liturgy of the Eucharist. There are four Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite..
  693. Liturgy of the HoursThe public prayer of the Church that makes holy theentire course of the day and night. It is also called theDivine Office..
  694. Liturgy of the WordThe part of the Mass that includes the “writings ofthe prophets” (the Old Testament reading and psalm)and the “memoirs of the Apostles” (the New Testament Epistles and the Gospel), the homily, the profession of faith, and the intercessions for the world.liturgyThe official public worship of the Church..
  695. Liturgy of the Word.MessiahThe long-prophesied Savior that God would send tosave people from their sins..
  696.  
  697. Evangelists
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  699.  
  700. Community of Saints
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  702.  
  703. Four marks of the Church
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  705.  
  706. Religious Brothers and Sisters
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  708.  
  709. Deacons
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  711. Deacons areordained to help and serve the priests and bishops intheir work. Priests and bishops are configured to Christthat they might act as the head of Christ’s Body, theChurch..
  712. Deacons are configured to Christ that theymight serve as he served. Bishops, priests, and deaconsare irreplaceable for the structure of the Church; in fact,without them one cannot speak of the Church..
  713. Deacons attended to the internalneeds of the community—both at theEucharistic table and outside the Eucharist. They read aloud the Scriptures,administered Communion during Eucharist, taught catechumens, ministered to the sick, and distributed foodand clothing to the poor, especiallywidows and orphans..
  714. Deacons were ordained bythe bishop alone and were ordainedspecifically to assist the bishop in hisministry.In the fourth century, after Christianity became the official state religion of the Roman Empire, the clergygained a more privileged status..
  715. Deacons also assist priestsin their task of sanctifying theChurch. As the Second VaticanCouncil’s Lumen Gentium states:It is a deacon’s task, as authorized by the competent authority, to administer Baptism solemnly, to reserve and distributethe Eucharist, to assist at andto bless marriages in the nameof the church, to take Viaticumto the dying ..
  716. Deacons are ordained for service and are configured to Christ the servant. Deacons are ordained tohelp and serve the priests and bishops in their work..
  717.  
  718. Sacramental Character
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  720.  
  721. Blessed Sacrament
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  723. Blessed SacramentThroughout the centuries, some of the Body of Christ under the species of unleavened bread or hostsreserved from Mass has been placed in a tabernacle in the church building. The word tabernacle means “tent..
  724. Blessed Sacrament. This is theBody of Christ, the Real Presence of Christ..
  725. Blessed SacramentThe consecrated species ofbread from Mass that is reserved in the tabernacle inchurch. The Blessed Sacrament is the Real Presenceof Jesus..
  726. Blessed Sacrament is the Real Presenceof Jesus.Real PresenceThe doctrine that JesusChrist is truly present in hisBody and Blood under theform of bread and wine inthe Eucharist..
  727. Blessed Sacrament grew froma very early age. She took great pleasure inbuilding a tabernacle and locating the BlessedSacrament in her schools and missions, inplaces where Christ’s Real Presence in theEucharist had never been..
  728. Blessed Sacrament, kneelingwith her arms outstretched. She wrote of theexperience:My sweetest joy is to be in the presence ofJesus in the Holy Sacrament..
  729. Blessed Sacrament!The Eucharist is a never-ending sacrifice. It isthe sacrament of love, the supreme love, theact of love..
  730. Blessed Sacrament.A Native American man who knew Katharine Drexel and had been educated in one ofher schools said, “She never mixed two religions together..
  731. Blessed Sacrament as she had.The Salvation of souls was her ultimate goal..
  732. Blessed Sacrament.At a recent gathering of students from Catholichigh schools in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey,Bishop Arthur Serratelli compared the Eucharist to afamily dinner table..
  733. Blessed Sacramentand feels great comfort from participating at Mass.The reasons men today continue toaccept the call to priesthood are different than they were in previous generations..
  734. Blessed Sacrament, saying, “God dwells in our midst in theBlessed Sacrament of the altar.”In addition to being a good writer, FatherMaximilian had a gift for organization andleadership..
  735. Blessed Sacrament of the altar.”In addition to being a good writer, FatherMaximilian had a gift for organization andleadership..
  736. Blessed Sacrament.Blessed be God..
  737. Blessed SacramentThe consecrated species of bread from Mass that isreserved in the tabernacle in church. The BlessedSacrament is the Real Presence of Jesus..
  738.  
  739. Ministerial Priesthood
  740. ___________________________________________________
  741.  
  742. Christ’s passion and Death
  743. ___________________________________________________
  744.  
  745. Baptism
  746. ___________________________________________________
  747. Baptism. Our faith and participation in this sacrament make us members of the Church andthe People of God..
  748. Baptism transforms us into a spiritual house and aholy priesthood. This common priesthood differs fromthe hierarchical priesthood of bishops and priests..
  749. Baptism that relate us to God:faith (belief in and personal knowledge of God), hope(trust in God’s Salvationand his bestowal of gracesneeded to attain it), andcharity (love of God andlove of neighbor).laityAll the members of theChurch who have beeninitiated into the Churchthrough Baptism and whoare not ordained (the clergy) or in consecrated life..
  750. Baptism and whoare not ordained (the clergy) or in consecrated life.The laity participate in Jesus’ prophetic, priestly, andkingly ministries..
  751. Baptism tery in the Eucharistic Prayer.was prefigured by the flood and Noah’s ark and by theThe liturgy, of course, is more than just remembercrossing of the Red Sea..
  752. Baptism, for example.Also, the Holy Spirit serves as the “living memory”The epiclesis is also the prayer for the full effect ofof the Church, helping us understand the words of the the Church’s communion with the mystery of Christ..
  753. Baptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), Eucharist,Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick,Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Several doctrinal elements are common to the Seven Sacraments..
  754. Baptism andConfirmation.Before his Ascension, Christ entrusted his Apostles, and hence, hisChurch, with the power of the HolySpirit..
  755. Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders—confer anindelible sacramental character bywhich a Christian shares in the priesthood of Christ according to differentstates and functions.The Sacraments of FaithChrist gave the Church the mission to evangelize others..
  756. Baptism, Confirmation, andHoly Orders. The mark is apermanent configuration toJesus Christ and a specificstanding in the Church..
  757. Baptism“I baptize you in the name of the Father, Element: immersion in water or water Gesand of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” ture: threefold pouring of water over one’sheadConfirmation (orChrismation)“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Element: oil (Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit..
  758. Baptismof the Lord in January.The word advent means “coming..
  759. Baptism ofthe Lord. These days are joyous feastsfor Christians as we thank God for thegift of his own Son..
  760. Baptism, Confirmation,and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigilservice. Over the centuries, Lent wasextended to the forty days before Easter (excluding Sundays) as a period ofpenance, fasting, and prayer..
  761. Baptism—praying, fasting, and being tempted—in preparation for hispublic ministry.Like Jesus, who is the New Adamwho does not give in to temptation, weare called throughout Lent to conquerour own temptations and disciplineourselves spiritually in preparation forEaster..
  762. Baptism,Confirmation, and First Eucharist.And we rejoice in the central proclamation of faith: Christ is indeed risenfrom the dead!The Easter Vigil is the first celebration of Easter, a word that means“passover..
  763. Baptism ofadults. During this time,the newly baptized are toopen themselves more fully to the graces received inBaptism..
  764. Baptism.neophytesThose newly received intothe Church through theSacraments of Initiation atthe Easter Vigil..
  765. Baptism of theLord and Lent,and between Pentecost and Advent.Prior, those timeswere called “SeasonAfterEpiphany”and “Season After Pentecost..
  766. Baptism IncorporatesUs into ChristThrough Baptism, we are formedinto God’s People. We obtain forgiveness for all of our sins..
  767. Baptism, we are formedinto God’s People. We obtain forgiveness for all of our sins..
  768. Baptism isthe sacrament of regeneration throughwater and in the word.”Confirmation Fills Uswith the Holy SpiritThe General Introduction says:“Signed with the gift of the Spirit inConfirmation, Christians more perfectly become the image of their Lordand are filled with the Holy Spirit..
  769. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist initiate us intoJesus and into the Church. The Sacraments of Initiation make us the adopted sons and daughters of Godthe Father..
  770. Baptism, Confirmation,and Eucharist as Sacraments of Initiation and celebrating these sacraments on the evening of the EasterVigil. This process of complete initiation is for adultsand children of catechetical age—the Rite of ChristianInitiation of Adults (RCIA)..
  771. Baptism for younger children inwhich catechesis for the sacraments and usually reception of Confirmation and Eucharist take place at timesseparate from Baptism.This unit provides an overview of the Sacramentsof Christian Initiation, focusing particularly on an understanding of the sacraments, ways the sacraments arecelebrated, the graces of the sacraments, and several waysthe sacraments empower us to lead lives in unity withChrist and his Church..
  772. Baptism.This unit provides an overview of the Sacramentsof Christian Initiation, focusing particularly on an understanding of the sacraments, ways the sacraments arecelebrated, the graces of the sacraments, and several waysthe sacraments empower us to lead lives in unity withChrist and his Church..
  773. Baptism, we begin to live a new life—the life of the Risen Jesus.”Wearing crisp white shirts, the elect were then called forward to be baptized andconfirmed..
  774. Baptism, our triple “no” to sin is followed with our affirmativebelief in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.Understanding the Sacrament of BaptismBaptism is prefigured in the Old Testament and clarified by its connection with the PaschalMystery of Jesus Christ; it has always been the way to membership in the Church..
  775. BaptismBaptism is prefigured in the Old Testament and clarified by its connection with the PaschalMystery of Jesus Christ; it has always been the way to membership in the Church.Celebrating the Sacrament of BaptismThere are separate rites for the initiation of adults and children; however, the essentialrite of Baptism for each is the same and involves an immersion in or pouring of water andthe pronouncement of words in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit..
  776. Baptism is prefigured in the Old Testament and clarified by its connection with the PaschalMystery of Jesus Christ; it has always been the way to membership in the Church.Celebrating the Sacrament of BaptismThere are separate rites for the initiation of adults and children; however, the essentialrite of Baptism for each is the same and involves an immersion in or pouring of water andthe pronouncement of words in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit..
  777. BaptismThere are separate rites for the initiation of adults and children; however, the essentialrite of Baptism for each is the same and involves an immersion in or pouring of water andthe pronouncement of words in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.The Grace of BaptismTwo primary graces or effects of the sacrament are forgiveness of sins and a rebirth tonew life..
  778. Baptism for each is the same and involves an immersion in or pouring of water andthe pronouncement of words in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.The Grace of BaptismTwo primary graces or effects of the sacrament are forgiveness of sins and a rebirth tonew life..
  779. BaptismTwo primary graces or effects of the sacrament are forgiveness of sins and a rebirth tonew life.Loving God More DeeplyThe sanctifying grace of justification given at Baptism helps us live a virtuous life; thetheological virtues of faith, hope, and charity are infused into our souls..
  780. Baptism helps us live a virtuous life; thetheological virtues of faith, hope, and charity are infused into our souls.Pompa DiaboliIn the Sacrament of Baptism, aseries of six questions is asked of theparents and godparents, or in the caseof adults, the catechumens..
  781. Baptism, aseries of six questions is asked of theparents and godparents, or in the caseof adults, the catechumens. Three ofthe questions really require “no” for answers; they involve things to reject: sin,evil, and Satan, the “father of sin andprince of darkness..
  782. Baptism makes real thenew life that Christ wonfor us. In Baptism, wejoin with Christ in saying“no” to sin and “yes” tomoral goodness..
  783. Baptism, wejoin with Christ in saying“no” to sin and “yes” tomoral goodness. In otherwords, we say “yes” to theculture of life..
  784. Baptism the three rejections of sin, evil, and Satan are really acondemnation of the prevalent culturewe live in today and its apparent promises of joy, satisfaction, and happiness.The sinfulness in our own pagan worldrears itself in actions like sexual pro-We hope for a good life, thetrue life ..
  785. Baptism, this“no” to the popularity of sinful culturerings out loud and clear for all to hear.Concurrently we also respond affirmatively to life when we, or those answering for us, respond “yes” when askedif we believe in God: Father, Son, andHoly Spirit..
  786. BaptismThe Sacrament of Baptism takes its name from itscentral rite; “to baptize” comes from the Greek wordbaptizein, which means “to plunge” or “immerse.” Theplunging of the catechumens into water represents being buried with Christ; when they emerge they rise upwith Christ as a “new creature..
  787. Baptism takes its name from itscentral rite; “to baptize” comes from the Greek wordbaptizein, which means “to plunge” or “immerse.” Theplunging of the catechumens into water represents being buried with Christ; when they emerge they rise upwith Christ as a “new creature..
  788. Baptism’s place in the sacramental economy is remembered in the liturgy of the Easter Vigil, in whichseveral events of the Old Testament prefigure Baptism. Christ’s own baptism reveals more of the sacrament’s meaning..
  789. Baptism. Christ’s own baptism reveals more of the sacrament’s meaning..
  790. Baptism reminds us that water is arich symbol of new life. In fact, all created life is believedto have come from the primeval waters..
  791. Baptism. TheseBaptism Prefigured in theOld TestamentSince the beginning of the world, water has been asource of life..
  792. Baptism Prefigured in theOld TestamentSince the beginning of the world, water has been asource of life. In the first creation story of the Book ofGenesis, the Spirit of God swept over the waters andbrought forth life from them..
  793. Baptism enable us to enter theChurch and live as members of the New Covenant, asGod’s own People.Christ’s BaptismIn the time of Jesus, a group of ascetic Jews knownas Essenes preached repentance from sin by baptismof water as a way of showing one’s commitment toGod’s covenant..
  794. BaptismIn the time of Jesus, a group of ascetic Jews knownas Essenes preached repentance from sin by baptismof water as a way of showing one’s commitment toGod’s covenant. While it is not known for sure if Johnthe Baptist was a member of this sect, we do know hepreached repentance from sin and urged people to become baptized as a way of showing their commitmentto God’s covenant..
  795. Baptism. Born without sin, Christ did notneed recourse to Baptism as we do, but he submitted toit to show us the value of “self-emptying..
  796. Baptism also teaches us that thecross of Christ redeemed us and that Baptism is effective only because of Christ’s Death. In all four Gospels, the baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of hispublic ministry, his preaching of the coming of God’sKingdom and the necessity of his own Death and Resurrection for the forgiveness of sins..
  797. Baptism is effective only because of Christ’s Death. In all four Gospels, the baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of hispublic ministry, his preaching of the coming of God’sKingdom and the necessity of his own Death and Resurrection for the forgiveness of sins..
  798. Baptism. His Death is not the end, but a new beginning..
  799. Baptism. This prayer, called the AnimaChristi or “Soul of Christ,” dates fromthe fourteenth century..
  800. Baptism, werecall the baptism of Jesus as a revelation of his true character. We expressour own faith that he is the Messiah,the Son of God, who has saved us fromsin and brings us to new life..
  801. Baptismhas been the way to membership in theChurch. St..
  802. Baptism to anyone who believed in Jesus, whether Jew or Gentile.Baptism was always connected withthe gift of faith in Christ that encompassed all of Salvation History..
  803. Baptism was always connected withthe gift of faith in Christ that encompassed all of Salvation History.Soul of Christ, sanctify me..
  804. Baptisms with nine Scripture readings thatencompass all of Salvation History.They recall for us how everything inthe past either prefigured or preparedpeople for the coming of Jesus..
  805. Baptismand the other Sacraments of Initiation evolved in the early Church. Thiscatechumenate has always been accomplished by a journey and initiationin several stages..
  806. Baptism. Cite at least onebiblical commentary for eachof the readings..
  807. Baptism. Next, the Churchcelebrated a rite that admittedthe inquirers into the Order ofCatechumens..
  808. Baptism,Confirmation, and Eucharist atthe Easter Vigil service. At thisgreat Feast of the Resurrection, thecatechumens joined themselves tothe Paschal Mystery of Jesus andbegan a new life as full Churchmembers..
  809. Baptism there areyears of preparation preceding reception of the Sacrament of the Eucharist(and the Sacrament of Penance) andoften a few more years of preparationprior to reception of the Sacrament ofConfirmation. MscrutiniesPrayer services in whichthe Church prays for andover the elect..
  810. Baptism. Thepriest put a small amount ofsalt on the lips of the person to be baptized..
  811. BaptismEvery nonbaptized person—whether an adult or a child—can bebaptized. As mentioned, since the beginning of the Church, the catechumenate for adults has occupied animportant place..
  812. Baptisms have taken place.In fact, when Peter spoke out the window of the Upper Room on Pentecost,he said:Repent and be baptized, every oneof you, in the name of Jesus Christfor the forgiveness of your sins; andyou will receive the gift of the holySpirit..
  813. Baptism and converted toChristianity. It is presumed that children lived in these households..
  814. Baptism. But this wasn’tthe only reason for the increase in infantBaptisms..
  815. Baptisms. In the fourth and fifth centuries, the doctrine of Original Sin became more clearly understood throughthe writings of St..
  816. Baptismtakes away Original Sin and all previous personal sins, people began to emphasize this aspect of the sacrament andthe importance of baptizing infants because many children of this era neverlived to adulthood because of diseaseand illness.Entry into Christian life gives access to true freedom..
  817. Baptism shows that Salvationis a pure gift of Christ’s grace that extends even to children and does notpresuppose anything a human mustdo to deserve it. As more infants werebaptized, the godparent assisted withthe catechesis of the child..
  818. Baptism of Children (RBC) is therite in which most Catholics are initiated. The RBC calls for Christianformation and catechesis taking placegradually as the person grows, so thatinfants, grown up, may eventually accept for themselves the faith in whichthey were baptized..
  819. Baptism . ..
  820. Baptism of bloodoccurred often in the first three centuries of the Church, when the catechumenate process was often three yearsin length and the Roman governmentpersecuted Christians themselves. Themartyrs received what Church FatherTertullian called “a baptism which takesthe place of the baptism of water whenit has not been received, and which restores it when it has been lost..
  821. Baptism of desire.Finally is the question of childrenwho have died without Baptism..
  822. Baptism. TheChurch entrusts them to God’s mercy,knowing that God desires all people tobe saved..
  823. Baptism.Rite and Symbols of theSacramentThe meaning and the grace of theSacrament of Baptism are revealed inthe essential rite and other words, gestures, and symbols of the sacrament..
  824. Baptism are revealed inthe essential rite and other words, gestures, and symbols of the sacrament.The Baptism of adults normally takes place during the Easter Vigil in the presence of the assembly of the faithful; it takesplace in the baptistery..
  825. Baptism of adults normally takes place during the Easter Vigil in the presence of the assembly of the faithful; it takesplace in the baptistery. Likewise, the Baptism of infants istypically celebrated during aSunday Mass to highlight theconnection with both the Eucharist and other members ofthe Church..
  826. Baptism of infants istypically celebrated during aSunday Mass to highlight theconnection with both the Eucharist and other members ofthe Church. The Catechism ofthe Catholic Church teaches:Baptism is the sacrament offaith..
  827. Baptism is the sacrament offaith. But faith needs the community of believers..
  828. Baptism of bloodThe belief that martyrs—people who die for theirfaith in Jesus—receive forgiveness for their sins andexperience God’s savingmercy if they had not yetbeen baptized by water.martyrsLiterally “witnesses..
  829. Baptism of desireThe belief that catechumens who die before receiving the Sacrament ofBaptism receive forgivenessfor their sins and experience God’s saving mercy.baptisteryA separately planned structure around the Baptismfont..
  830. Baptism receive forgivenessfor their sins and experience God’s saving mercy.baptisteryA separately planned structure around the Baptismfont..
  831. Baptismsignifies liberation from sin and from the one whobrings about sin, Satan, one or more exorcisms aresaid over each candidate. The priest asks publiclyand authoritatively in the name of Jesus Christ thateach person be protected against the power of Satan and the lure of sin..
  832. Baptism. The essential rite of thesacrament is very simple..
  833. Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  834. Baptism are bishops andpriests. In the WesternChurch, deacons may alsominister the sacrament..
  835. Baptism that invokeGod’s help in overcomingthe power of Satan and thespirit of evil.Oil of CatechumensOlive oil or another plantoil that is blessed by a bishop at the Chrism Mass on oraround Holy Thursday..
  836. Baptism.Priest: Besides the Rite of Acceptance, the initiation process for adults includesseveral other rites and opportunities for prayer, reflection, and study..
  837. Baptism, bringing them a deeper understanding of theGospel and helping them accept the challenge of Christian living. At theend of the catechumenate, usually on the First Sunday of Lent, the Riteof Election or Enrollment of Names is held for those who will be baptizedat Easter..
  838. Baptism.Define Baptism of blood and Baptism of desire..
  839. Baptism of blood and Baptism of desire.What happens at the Rite of Acceptance?What happens at the Rite of Election?Describe the essential rite of Baptism..
  840. Baptismtheir own will rather thanGod’s will—is an essentialtruth of our faith. However,only through the long jourThe rite of Baptism signifies two ney of Revelation that culprimary graces or effects of the sacra- minates in the Death andment that are both indicated by the Resurrection of Jesus Christimmersion in water of the baptized..
  841. Baptism signifies two ney of Revelation that culprimary graces or effects of the sacra- minates in the Death andment that are both indicated by the Resurrection of Jesus Christimmersion in water of the baptized. can Original Sin be fulThis action symbolizes both death to ly understood..
  842. Baptism, sin is overcome. Bap- tion that led to his being scorned whiletism forgives both Original Sin and also leading to the proliferation of sinthroughout the world and in all thepersonal sins..
  843. Baptism grants the life of Christ’s grace, erases OriginalSin, and turns us back to God, albeit with a weakenednature that is inclined to evil.Through Original Sin, Satan acquired a certaindomination over us..
  844. Baptism not only offers forgiveness for our sins, butit also makes each of us “a new creature,” one who canshare in the divine life. In the waters of Baptism, ourfundamental identity is changed..
  845. Baptism, ourfundamental identity is changed. We become members of Christ and co-heirs with him..
  846. Baptism makesus children of God and temples of the Holy Spirit. TheLetter to the Galatians teaches:But when the fullness of time had come, God sent hisSon, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransomthose under the law, so that we might receive adoption..
  847. Baptism, God claims us as hisown and makes his dwelling in us. Theintroduction to the Christian Initiationof Adults defines the communion of thebaptized with the Blessed Trinity..
  848. Baptism reinforce the idea that Baptism forms us in the likeness of Father,Son, and Holy Spirit. For example:Our union with God the Father..
  849. Baptism makes us members of the Church, the Bodyof Christ. Becoming a member of the Church, we nolonger belong to ourselvesbut to Jesus, who died androse for us..
  850. Baptism, we share in thepriesthood of Christ and in his prophetic and royal mission. It is throughBaptism that we become members inthe common priesthood of all believers..
  851. Baptism that we become members inthe common priesthood of all believers. This membership also brings withit responsibilities..
  852. Baptism strengthens the opportunity for unity among all Christians,including those not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church.Baptism acquires for them a certain,although imperfect, communion withthe Catholic Church..
  853. Baptism acquires for them a certain,although imperfect, communion withthe Catholic Church.The Catholic Church recognizes most Christian Baptisms as valid..
  854. Baptisms as valid.When a member of a mainline Christian denomination becomes Catholic,he or she is not baptized again..
  855. Baptism is to be given only once. Catholic creeds state this: “We believe in onebaptism for the forgiveness of sins..
  856. Baptism seals Christians with anindelible spiritual mark or characterthat cannot be repealed. Even sin cannot erase the mark, though sin can prevent a baptized person from gainingthe rewards of Salvation..
  857. Baptism readies Christians for religiousworship. It requires us to participate inthe liturgy and to live out our baptismal priesthood through the witness ofliving a holy life and loving others..
  858. Baptism ispermanent. Explain your answer..
  859. Baptism. When they are asked whatthey want from the Church and respond “faith,” they expect that to meanthat their child will gain eternal lifethrough the sacrament..
  860. Baptism, is rootedcompletely in our love for God and neighbor. The Popealso wrote:No longer is it a question, then, of a “commandment”imposed from without and calling for the impossible,but rather of a freely-bestowed experience of lovefrom within, a love which by its very nature must thenbe shared with others..
  861. BaptismThe graces or effects of Baptism remain stagnantunless we put them to use. In the Letter to the Ephesians, St..
  862. Baptism remain stagnantunless we put them to use. In the Letter to the Ephesians, St..
  863. Baptism bothin its liturgies and in its practices. As Catholics, we arealso called to prayerful reflection on the meaning ofBaptism..
  864. Baptism.Some of the reminders occur in the Church’s liturgy, even as a person enters the church..
  865. Baptism. The Church remembers the events of Salvation History that prefigure the mysteryof Baptism..
  866. Baptism. The celebrant prays:Father, you give us grace throughsacramental signs,which tell us of the wonders ofyour unseen power..
  867. Baptism.For this reason the Church celebrates each year at the EasterVigil the renewal of the baptismal promises..
  868. Baptism in our personal prayerlife. Contemplative prayer is a “gazeof faith” on Jesus..
  869. Baptism, especially as it helps us follow Christ and growcloser to him. Through the power ofthe Holy Spirit and with our participation in the sacraments, we take partin Christ’s Passion and in his Resurrection by being born to a new life..
  870. Baptism confers sanctifying grace,the grace of justification. This grace hasthe power to cleanse us from our sinsand to grow in holiness and goodness..
  871. Baptism is our first step on the way ofthe cross. This course, taken by Christ,is our way to perfection..
  872. Baptism. Write or share one or your reflections..
  873. Baptism. Also ask why they decided to have youbaptized..
  874. Baptism took place, who the minister was, and who was present atyour Baptism. Write a one-page report summarizing your findings..
  875. Baptism. Write a one-page report summarizing your findings..
  876. Baptism. Bring your picture or painting to share with the class..
  877. Baptism in your parish church. Then write a poem or a short report about your impressions of theritual..
  878. Baptism registers found in churches.If you know the date and place of Baptism for one of your ancestors, write to the church via the Internet andask for a duplicate baptismal certificate..
  879. Baptism for one of your ancestors, write to the church via the Internet andask for a duplicate baptismal certificate. (Offer to pay for postage and any other expenses..
  880. Baptism for someone in your family, arrange with your parish to see the Baptism register.Alternative: Find the baptismal date and record of an important person in your town or city..
  881. Baptismal PromisesLeader: Dear friends, through the Paschal Mystery we have been buried with Christ inBaptism, so that we may rise with him to a new life. Now let us renew the promises we madein Baptism, when we rejected Satan and his works, and promised to serve God faithfully inhis holy Catholic Church..
  882. Baptism, so that we may rise with him to a new life. Now let us renew the promises we madein Baptism, when we rejected Satan and his works, and promised to serve God faithfully inhis holy Catholic Church..
  883. Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace.Confirmation Confers a New CharacterThe indelible character we receive at Confirmation helps us spread and defend the faithas witnesses of Christ..
  884. Baptism God our Father gave the new birth ofeternal lifeto his chosen sons and daughters.Let us pray to our Fatherthat he will pour out the Holy Spiritto strengthen his sons and daughters with his giftsand anoint them to be more like Christ the Son ofGod..
  885. Baptism, we are reborn as sonsand daughters of God and called topublicly profess the faith we have received from the Church. At Confirmation we aremore perfectly bound to the Churchand are endowed with the specialstrength of the holy Spirit..
  886. Baptism, the Holy Spirit perfects our mission to share the GoodNews of Jesus with all.The Book of Isaiah foretold thatthe Spirit would rest on the Messiah..
  887. Baptism. St..
  888. Baptisms, the increase in rural parishes, and the growth of dioceses prevented bishops from being at eachcelebration of the sacrament. Becausethe dioceses covered vast geographicareas and transportation was primitive,it was impossible for a bishop to attendall the Baptisms in his diocese..
  889. Baptisms in his diocese. His visits to the parishes became infrequent..
  890. Baptism and Confirmation by several years. In the East,Baptism and Confirmation are celebrated together, with the priest doingthe anointing..
  891. Baptism and Confirmation are celebrated together, with the priest doingthe anointing. To maintain connectionwith the bishop, the priest anoints onlywith myron (chrism) consecrated bythe bishop..
  892. Baptism had beenweakened by overemphasizing the laying on of hands and anointing. It wasthen common for a person to be confirmed sometime between the age ofdiscretion and about age fourteen..
  893. Baptism, includes a public renewal ofbaptismal promises by the confirmandi.In Confirmation, we remember who we are—Christ’s own possessions..
  894. Baptism, Confirmation, or Holy Orders), the chrism re-minds us of the authority and approvalof the bishop as the official successor ofthe Apostles and as the representativeof the wider Church, and the connection of the bishop to the Sacrament ofConfirmation.The celebration of Confirmationitself ordinarily takes place at Massafter the Liturgy of the Word, in thepresence of the Christian assembly..
  895. Baptism.The actual anointing with oil takesplace next..
  896. Baptism.Our Christian discipleship is truly authentic; we bear the Church’s official“stamp of approval..
  897. Baptism iscertainly valid and efficacious, but nevertheless Christian initiationremains incomplete.Sometimes,because Confirmation iscalled the “sacramentof Christian maturity” the reception ofthe sacrament is erroneously connectedwith achieving an adult level of faithand an adult level of growth..
  898. Baptism doesnot need ratification to be effective, itis possible for a child to have reachedspiritual maturity:Age of body does not determine ageof soul. Even in childhood man canattain spiritual maturity: as the bookof Wisdom says: “For old age is nothonored for length of time, or measured by number of years..
  899. Baptism, the sponsorshould ideally be one of the baptismalgodparents.The Minister of theSacramentThe “original minister” of the Sacrament of Confirmation is a bishop..
  900. Baptism and Confirmation are intimately linked. Confirmation flowsfrom Baptism..
  901. Baptism. This is an essentialteaching about these sacraments..
  902. Baptismbegins. Baptism gives us new life inChrist and new identity as members ofhis Body, the Church..
  903. Baptism gives us new life inChrist and new identity as members ofhis Body, the Church. Baptism forgivessin—both Original Sin and personalsin..
  904. Baptism forgivessin—both Original Sin and personalsin. Confirmation, on the other hand,strengthens, intensifies, deepens, orbuilds on the graces we were given atBaptism..
  905. Baptism. It intensifies our relationshipwith the Holy Spirit, who lives withinus..
  906. Baptism.Confirmation completes Baptismand perfects Baptismal grace..
  907. Baptismand perfects Baptismal grace. It helpsus become more complete and perfectimages of Christ and members of hisBody..
  908. Baptismal grace. It helpsus become more complete and perfectimages of Christ and members of hisBody..
  909. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. ThroughBaptism, we die to sin and rise to newlife with the Holy Trinity..
  910. Baptism, we die to sin and rise to newlife with the Holy Trinity. We becomeGod’s adopted children..
  911. Baptism, Confirmation is given only once, since ittoo imprints on our soul an indelible spiritual mark, the character that allows us to testifyto our faith in Christ. As Jesushimself promised before he ascended to Heaven,And (behold) I am sending thepromise of my Father upon you;but stay in the city until you areclothed with power from onhigh..
  912. Baptism helps us experience what being a son or daughterof God means. The Letter to theRomans teaches:Those who are led by the Spiritof God are children of God..
  913. Baptism.This character helps us spread and defend the faith as witnesses of Christand to never be ashamed of the cross..
  914. Baptism and Confirmationconfer a spiritual identity or character, we may receivethese sacraments only once. Eucharist, on the otherhand, is like the daily food the physical body needs tomaintain its strength and health..
  915. Baptism. We are to continue his work in today’s world..
  916. Baptism. Be prepared to share (and explain ifnecessary) your creation with the class..
  917. Baptism. The Sacrament of Penance makessacramentally present Jesus’ call to conversion, a sinner’s first step in returning to the Father after strayingthrough sin..
  918. Baptism. Instead,as the Catechism explains, “Christ’s callto conversion continues to resound inthe lives of Christians..
  919. Baptism (such as idolatry, murder,or adultery) were admitted into theOrder of Penitents. Once enrolled inthis order, the sinners had to undergo very rigorous penitential discipline,sometimes for years..
  920. Baptism, the original sacrament offorgiveness.Like the rites for all the Church’s sacraments, theRite of Penance includes one or more readings fromScripture..
  921. Baptism, we all have an inclinationto sin, called concupiscence. Concupiscence is with us from the time ofour birth to the hour of our death..
  922. Baptism? How does contrition of the penitent begin prior to his or her coming to the sacrament? Explain the difference between mortal sin, venial sin, and social sin. Define perfect contrition and imperfect contrition..
  923. Baptism and Confirmation. In both Baptism and Confirmation, we were alsoanointed with oil..
  924. Baptism. Married couples serve the Church byproducing new generations of Catholics, by educatingthese new members in faith and morals, and by workingto bring Christ to all aspects of modern society..
  925. Baptism. Both types of priesthood are directed toward loving service and Salvation of others; both areneeded for the Church’s existence..
  926. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are Sacraments of Christian Initiation. They form the commonvocation of all Catholics—a vocation to holiness andto the mission of evangelizing the world..
  927. Baptismthat the entire community of believersis priestly. Through Baptism and Confirmation, we share in the common priesthood..
  928. Baptism, the second at Confirmation, and the third at ordination to thepriesthood), which signifies the bishop’s role as the Head of Christ’s Bodyin his diocese. Next, the new bishop isgiven a Book of the Gospels as a sign ofhis ministry to proclaim the Word andto witness to the truth..
  929. Baptism and Confinding God, that is, than fallfirmation, this share in Christ’s officeing in love in a quite absolute,is given once and for all and cannot befinal way. What you are in loverepeated or conferred temporarily..
  930. Baptism solemnly, to reserve and distributethe Eucharist, to assist at andto bless marriages in the nameof the church, to take Viaticumto the dying . ..
  931. Baptism.God calls the bride and groom in a special way to sharein Christ’s mission as priest, prophet, and king..
  932. Baptism consecrates all Christians “to be . ..
  933. Baptism for the forgiveness of sinsand I look forward to the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come. Amen..
  934. Baptism, and the Anointing of the Sick. Theymay bless marriages in the name of Christ and, under the authority of the bishop, share in Christ’s ministry of forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance andReconciliation..
  935. Baptism of bloodThe belief that martyrs—people who die for theirfaith in Jesus—receive forgiveness for their sins andexperience God’s saving mercy if they had not yetbeen baptized by water.AdvocateA name for the Holy Spirit..
  936. Baptism of desireThe belief that catechumens who die before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism receive forgiveness fortheir sins and experience God’s saving mercy.age of discretionAlso called the “age of reason,” it is the age (typically the end of the seventh year) at which a personbecomes capable of moral reasoning..
  937. Baptism receive forgiveness fortheir sins and experience God’s saving mercy.age of discretionAlso called the “age of reason,” it is the age (typically the end of the seventh year) at which a personbecomes capable of moral reasoning..
  938. Baptismfont.almsgivingThe act of giving money or material goods to anyonewho is needy..
  939. Baptism andConfirmation.celibacyThe renunciation of marriage made by those who receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders for more perfectobservance of chastity..
  940. Baptism that invokeGod’s help in overcoming the power of Satan and thespirit of evil.Great AmenThe affirmation by the faithful to the entire Eucharistic Prayer..
  941. Baptism and who are notordained (the clergy) or in consecrated life. The laityparticipate in Jesus’ prophetic, priestly, and kinglyministries..
  942. Baptism ofadults. During this time, the newly baptized are toopen themselves more fully to the graces received inBaptism..
  943. Baptism.Natural Family PlanningA Church-approved method for regulating births in amarriage that is in accord with God’s will because itis pursued by spouses without external pressure normotives of selfishness and is practiced through natural means of periodic continence and use of infertileperiods..
  944. Baptism of Children (RBC)The process by which infants are initiated into theChurch and after which catechesis takes place gradually as the person grows.Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)The process by which anyone of catechetical age isinitiated into the Catholic Church..
  945. Baptism, Confirmation,and Holy Orders. The mark is a permanent configuration to Jesus Christ and a specific standing in theChurch..
  946. Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  947. Baptismthat relate us to God: faith (belief in and personalknowledge of God), hope (trust in God’s Salvation andhis bestowal of graces needed to attain it), and charity (love of God and love of neighbor).TransfigurationThe occasion when Jesus revealed his glory beforePeter, James, and John on a high mountain..
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  949. Common Priesthood
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  957. Former President of the North American Academy of Liturgy Facilitator for International Commission on English in the LiturgyCover design by Andy Wagoner.Text design by Brian C..
  958. FormMatterBaptism“I baptize you in the name of the Father, Element: immersion in water or water Gesand of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” ture: threefold pouring of water over one’sheadConfirmation (orChrismation)“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Element: oil (Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit..
  959. Formal ReceptionTo prepare ourselves for such a great and holy moment as reception of Holy Communion, St. Paul calledon us to examine our conscience:Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cupof the Lord unworthily will have to answer for thebody and blood of the Lord..
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  961. Holy Spirit
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  963. Holy Spirit. Sacraments strengthen and deepen our relationship withJesus and our brothers and sisters inthe Church and the world..
  964. Holy Spirit has helpedthe Church know and understandthe Seven Sacraments as times whenChrist is with us. The same Jesus whoin his earthly ministry healed the sick,forgave the sinner, celebrated marriagewith his friends, and fed thousandswith his bread and with his words ispresent today in the Seven Sacraments..
  965. Holy Spirit the liturgy makes theevents present for us today. It bringsus into communion with the BlessedTrinity and with one another..
  966. Holy Spirit, so that our everythought and action can praise God and give witness toChrist’s saving power.In summary, every sacrament has four aspects ordimensions..
  967. Holy Spirit.Jesus is all-knowing, all-powerful, allgood, and all-loving..
  968. Holy Spirit) to form the Church and establish the Seven Sacraments so that he would remain present to them always.Through the Seven Sacraments, the Church continuesChrist’s work of perfectly worshiping the Father and ofmaking redeeming grace available to humanity..
  969. Holy Spirit in the Church is seenmost clearly in the lives of Maryand numerous saints throughoutthe centuries. Following theirexample, we grow in holinessby participating in the Church’ssacraments and mission of charity..
  970. Holy Spirit. The Church,too, is a visible sign of Christ..
  971. Holy Spirit. This mission is to bring us into communionwith the Three Persons of the HolyTrinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit..
  972. Holy Spirit. Charismsare intended to help build up theChurch; they are for the good ofall..
  973. Holy Spirit.Grace is not a particular thingor a quantifiable amount..
  974. Holy Spirit is present in thesacraments. He wrote:What else are the sacraments (all of them!),if not the action of Christ in the Holy Spirit?When the Church baptizes, it is Christ whobaptizes; when the Church absolves, it isChrist who absolves; when the Church celebrates the Eucharist, it is Christ who celebrates it: “This is my body..
  975. Holy Spirit?When the Church baptizes, it is Christ whobaptizes; when the Church absolves, it isChrist who absolves; when the Church celebrates the Eucharist, it is Christ who celebrates it: “This is my body.” And so on..
  976. Holy Spirit, the events of Christ’s life—especially the Paschal Mystery—are present and real for us today in the liturgy.Introducing the Seven SacramentsThe Seven Sacraments have several doctrinal elements in common with one anotherand can be described as Sacraments of Christ, Sacraments of the Church, Sacraments ofFaith, Sacraments of Salvation, and Sacraments of Eternal Life..
  977. Holy Spirit came to them,they became enlivened, rejuvenated,and filled with courage. They no longer hid in fear; they spoke openly tothe “Jews from every nation” who hadcome to Jerusalem to celebrate Pentecost..
  978. Holy Spiritat Pentecost—occurred only once. Butby the power of the Holy Spirit, theliturgy makes these events present andreal for us today..
  979. Holy Spirit, theliturgy makes these events present andreal for us today. The liturgy brings usinto communion with God and withone another..
  980. Holy Spirit.The distinct roles of the ThreePersons—Father, Son, and HolySpirit—help us understand the workof the Blessed Trinity in the liturgy and how Christ acts through thesacraments..
  981. Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles. It is often called the“birthday of the Church..
  982. Holy Spirit,all glory and honor is yours,Almighty Father,for ever and ever.Amen..
  983. Holy Spirit Prepares Us to MeetChrist in the LiturgyThe Holy Spirit is the Teacher of faith, the oneChrist promised. The Holy Spirit’s role in dispensingthe graces of the sacraments is to prepare the Church toencounter Jesus..
  984. Holy Spirit is the Teacher of faith, the oneChrist promised. The Holy Spirit’s role in dispensingthe graces of the sacraments is to prepare the Church toencounter Jesus..
  985. Holy Spirit’s role in dispensingthe graces of the sacraments is to prepare the Church toencounter Jesus. The Holy Spirit desires that we mightlive the life of the Risen Christ..
  986. Holy Spirit desires that we mightlive the life of the Risen Christ. When we cooperatewith the Holy Spirit in this desire, he brings about unity in the Church..
  987. Holy Spirit in this desire, he brings about unity in the Church. This common work of the Holy Spiritand the Church takes place in the liturgy..
  988. Holy Spirit prepares us for Christ in severalways. First, he enables the Church to understand theOld Testament as the preparation for the New Testament..
  989. Holy Spirit and in light of the life of Christ reveals this in memory of me”) by recalling his Paschal Mystheir new meaning. For example, Salvation by Baptism tery in the Eucharistic Prayer..
  990. Holy Spirit prepares us to be properly disposed the priest makes at Mass in which he begs the Father toto encounter Jesus in the liturgy. The Holy Spirit also send the Spirit so that the offers of bread and wine canuses the liturgy—especially the Eucharist—to forge a become the Body and Blood of Christ..
  991. Holy Spirit also send the Spirit so that the offers of bread and wine canuses the liturgy—especially the Eucharist—to forge a become the Body and Blood of Christ. Then, when weunity between Christ and the Church..
  992. Holy Spirit receive them, we become a living offering to God. Thehelps us see Christ in one another and gather into one Spirit is called upon in the liturgy to come and sanctiBody of Christ that goes beyond all racial, cultural, so- fy the elements used in the liturgy—besides bread andcial, and other human similarities..
  993. Holy Spirit serves as the “living memory”The epiclesis is also the prayer for the full effect ofof the Church, helping us understand the words of the the Church’s communion with the mystery of Christ.liturgy, including the inspired Word of Scripture..
  994. Holy Spirit, the sacraments not only help us remember the saving events of the Paschal Mystery, but also make theseevents present to us today. The Seven Sacraments areBaptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), Eucharist,Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick,Holy Orders, and Matrimony..
  995. Holy Spirit for the Church. Thisteaching also points out why thesethree sacraments—Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders—confer anindelible sacramental character bywhich a Christian shares in the priesthood of Christ according to differentstates and functions..
  996. Holy Spirit.be expressed in reverse: lex credendi,lex orandi..
  997. Holy Spirit acts in andthrough it, independently of the holiness of the minister. Still, the fruits ofthe sacrament depend on the disposition of the one who receives them..
  998. Holy Spirit.” ture: threefold pouring of water over one’sheadConfirmation (orChrismation)“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Element: oil (Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit..
  999. Holy Spirit.”Anointing ofthe Sick“Through this holy anointing may the Element: oil (Oil of the Sick) Gesture:Lord in his love and mercy help you with anointing with oilthe grace of the Holy Spirit..
  1000. Holy Spirit.”Holy Orders“Grant, we pray, Almighty Father, to theseyour servants, the dignity of the Priesthood; renew deep within the spirit of holiness; may they henceforth possess thisoffice which comes from you, O God, andis next in rank to the office of Bishop; andby the example of their manner of life,may they still instill right conduct..
  1001. Holy Spirit. Similarly, when we praypersonally, we continue to share in the graces of ourRedemption and in the Father’s great love for us that wereceive in the liturgy..
  1002. Holy Spirit tothe dignity of God’s children. The Roman Catechism taught that “Baptism isthe sacrament of regeneration throughwater and in the word..
  1003. Holy SpiritThe General Introduction says:“Signed with the gift of the Spirit inConfirmation, Christians more perfectly become the image of their Lordand are filled with the Holy Spirit.” TheHoly Spirit brings Confirmation candidates into conformity with Christand enables them to spread Christ’spresence to all..
  1004. Holy Spirit.” TheHoly Spirit brings Confirmation candidates into conformity with Christand enables them to spread Christ’spresence to all..
  1005. Holy Spirit brings Confirmation candidates into conformity with Christand enables them to spread Christ’spresence to all. The Holy Spirit isthe source of holiness and love in theChurch, and the bond of unity amongall Christians..
  1006. Holy Spirit, the placewhere God’s presence may be found.The Second Vatican Council reemphasized theearly practice of celebrating Baptism, Confirmation,and Eucharist as Sacraments of Initiation and celebrating these sacraments on the evening of the EasterVigil..
  1007. Holy Spirit.Understanding the Sacrament of BaptismBaptism is prefigured in the Old Testament and clarified by its connection with the PaschalMystery of Jesus Christ; it has always been the way to membership in the Church..
  1008. Holy Spirit.The Grace of BaptismTwo primary graces or effects of the sacrament are forgiveness of sins and a rebirth tonew life..
  1009. Holy Spirit.What do we expect whenwe are baptized in the Church?The Pope also explained insimple words:miscuity, cruelty, violence, drug abuse,atheism, and so much more..
  1010. Holy Spirit.The following sections explain more of the history ofthe sacrament..
  1011. Holy Spirit: May you live for ever and ever.”Next, the priest invites the catechumens (as theyare now known) into the church for the celebration ofthe Liturgy of the Word..
  1012. Holy Spirit tothe newly baptized. It signifiesthat a new character, or identity,has been given to the person..
  1013. Holy Spirit.All: Amen..
  1014. Holy Spirit, generouslybless all of us who are hisfaithful children May wealways live as his people,and may he bless all herepresent with his peace.The ordinary ministers ofBaptism are bishops andpriests..
  1015. Holy Spirit, bless you.All: Amen..
  1016. Holy Spirit. These and other ef- know Christ as the sourcefects of the sacrament are explained in of grace in order to knowmore detail in the following sections..
  1017. Holy Spirit. TheLetter to the Galatians teaches:But when the fullness of time had come, God sent hisSon, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransomthose under the law, so that we might receive adoption..
  1018. Holy Spirit and throughthe Gifts of the Holy Spirit;allows us to grow in goodnessthrough the moral virtues.In Baptism, God claims us as hisown and makes his dwelling in us..
  1019. Holy Spirit;allows us to grow in goodnessthrough the moral virtues.In Baptism, God claims us as hisown and makes his dwelling in us..
  1020. Holy Spirit. For example:Our union with God the Father..
  1021. Holy SpiritOutpourings of God’s giftsto help us live a Christianlife. The traditional sevenGifts of the Holy Spirit arewisdom,understanding,counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of theLord..
  1022. Holy Spirit arewisdom,understanding,counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of theLord.moral virtuesVirtues acquired throughhuman effort and with thehelp of God’s grace..
  1023. Holy Spirit and with our participation in the sacraments, we take partin Christ’s Passion and in his Resurrection by being born to a new life.Baptism confers sanctifying grace,the grace of justification..
  1024. Holy Spirit”; the Spirit’s presence with the ChosenPeople, Jesus Christ, and the Church has been present since the beginning.Celebrating the Sacrament of ConfirmationOther prayers and rituals that highlight the meaning of the sacrament surround theessential rite of Confirmation—the laying on of hands, an anointing with Sacred Chrism,and the words “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit..
  1025. Holy Spirit.”The Grace of ConfirmationThe grace, or effect, of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit; thesacrament is intimately connected with Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace..
  1026. Holy Spirit; thesacrament is intimately connected with Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace.Confirmation Confers a New CharacterThe indelible character we receive at Confirmation helps us spread and defend the faithas witnesses of Christ..
  1027. Holy Spirit”—he faces the candidates and the rest of the gathered faithful and prays:My dear friends:in Baptism God our Father gave the new birth ofeternal lifeto his chosen sons and daughters.Let us pray to our Fatherthat he will pour out the Holy Spiritto strengthen his sons and daughters with his giftsand anoint them to be more like Christ the Son ofGod..
  1028. Holy Spirit—is like that. Given time, the evidence ofthe Spirit’s power and gift can be dramatic..
  1029. Holy Spirit brings candidates for Confirmation into conformity with Christ and enables them tospread Christ’s presence to all. The Holy Spirit is thesource of holiness and love in the Church, and the bondof unity among all Christians..
  1030. Holy Spirit is thesource of holiness and love in the Church, and the bondof unity among all Christians. Confirmation has beencalled the “sacrament of the Holy Spirit..
  1031. Holy Spirit.” This chapternot only explores more of the effects of the sacrament,but also traces the origins of Confirmation, how it iscelebrated, and ways the gift of the Holy Spirit andthe particular seven Gifts of the Spirit transform thosewho receive it in ways that parallel the experience ofSoeren Palumbo..
  1032. Holy Spirit perfects our mission to share the GoodNews of Jesus with all.The Book of Isaiah foretold thatthe Spirit would rest on the Messiah..
  1033. Holy Spirit.The Advocate is the “Paraclete” or “helper” who willlive in us and guide us totruth..
  1034. Holy Spiritwhen St. Paul laid hands onthem..
  1035. Holy Spirit, his Advocate, afterhe returned to the Father. “If Ido not go, the Advocate will notcome to you..
  1036. Holy Spirit came to theApostles on Pentecost. Once theSpirit filled them, the effect waspermanent..
  1037. Holy Spirit.The same thing happens to us in Confirmation today..
  1038. Holy Spiritresides in us and acts within us.Very early on, an anointing withperfumed oil called chrism was added to the laying on of hands..
  1039. Holy Spirit. What happened when the Apostles laid hands on the newly baptized? What were some religious uses of oil? Why were Baptism and Confirmation referred to as a “double sacrament”? Explain how two different practices of the Sacrament of Confirmation arose in the East and West..
  1040. Holy Spiritthrough Christ your Son. ..
  1041. Holy Spirityou freed your sons and daughters from sinand gave them new life.Send your Holy Spirit upon themto be their helper and guide..
  1042. Holy Spirit upon themto be their helper and guide.Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding,the spirit of right judgment and courage,the spirit of knowledge and reverence..
  1043. Holy Spirit.”The person responds, “Amen..
  1044. Holy Spirit marks our total belongingto Christ, our enrollment in his servicefor ever . ..
  1045. Holy Spirit and givewitness to the Gospel of Jesus. The intercessions may include the followingexamples, or something similar..
  1046. Holy Spirit,may help us grow in unityof faith and love until hisSon returns in glory . ..
  1047. Holy Spirit . ..
  1048. Holy Spirit active in the hearts of yourpeople. Make them readyto live his Gospel andeager to do his will..
  1049. Holy Spirit come uponyou and remain with youforever.Amen..
  1050. Holy Spirit. To helpin the preparation, candidates seek thespiritual help of a sponsor..
  1051. Holy Spirit, who lives withinus. It helps us be more receptive, moreopen, to his gifts that were given to usin Baptism..
  1052. Holy Spirit. We are united with theTrinity..
  1053. Holy Spirit is not a onetime, momentary event, though we receive the sacrament only once. Instead, Confirmation acts continuallywithin us, providing us with the necessary spiritualgifts needed to grow closer to God..
  1054. Holy Spirit comes to us inthe sacrament and helps us pray always and continually renew and deepen our relationship with Christ.St..
  1055. Holy Spirit helpus grow in holiness and union withthe Blessed Trinity. They help us listenmore closely to God’s Word and helpus act on that Word in daily life..
  1056. Holy Spirit. Asa child and an adolescent,he grew in wisdom; laterhe expressed that wisdomin his parables..
  1057. Holy Spirit. Searchthrough the Gospels andfind an example of howJesus expressed this gift inhis life and actions..
  1058. Holy Spirit in action by the way people act and treat one another.Make a poster or collage showing your perception of the Holy Spirit as one of the following: a Spirit ofholiness, a Spirit of life, a Spirit of power, a Spirit of truth, or a Spirit of forgiveness..
  1059. Holy Spirit as one of the following: a Spirit ofholiness, a Spirit of life, a Spirit of power, a Spirit of truth, or a Spirit of forgiveness. Use magazine picturesor draw your own images..
  1060. Holy Spirit’s role in the life of Christians. Perform your song live for othersor record it on tape or a CD for the class to hear..
  1061. Holy Spirit might sound like. Use soundsfrom nature, percussion rhythms, various other instruments, or CDs to make an original composition..
  1062. Holy Spirit and prepare a report on it. List examples of people in history or modern lifewho exhibit this gift and how..
  1063. Holy Spirit,they become for us the Body and Bloodof the Lord. The signs of bread and winesignify the goodness of God’s creation..
  1064. Holy Spirit,to the Second Coming of Christ andthe establishment of a new Heavenand a new earth. As the Church proclaims these events, she is caught up inthem..
  1065. Holy Spirit moves in our lives.In the Eucharist, we are caught up inthe new creation in which all tears arewiped away..
  1066. Holy Spirit.Intercessions (the Prayers of the Faithful) follow..
  1067. Holy Spiritto transform the bread andwine offered at the Eucharistic liturgy into the Bodyand Blood of Jesus Christ.This term also applies tothe prayer said in everysacrament that asks for thesanctifying power of theHoly Spirit..
  1068. Holy Spirit.Words of InstitutionThe words said by Jesusover the bread and wineat the Last Supper..
  1069. Holy Spirit to sanctify the gifts of breadand wine. The bread and wine becomethe Body and Blood of Christ—notthrough the holiness of the priest orthe assembled Church, but through thepower of the Holy Spirit..
  1070. Holy Spirit. The priestprays that by the Holy Spirit the gifts ofbread and wine “may become the Bodyand Blood of your Son our Lord JesusChrist” (Eucharistic Prayer II)..
  1071. Holy Spirit the gifts ofbread and wine “may become the Bodyand Blood of your Son our Lord JesusChrist” (Eucharistic Prayer II).In the Words of Institution, thepriest repeats the words of Jesus at theLast Supper..
  1072. Holy Spirit,all glory and honor is yours,for ever and ever.The Eucharistic Prayer isknown by another namein the Eastern Church..
  1073. Holy Spirit. While human words can never adequately describe the inexhaustible richness of the Eucharist,consider how St..
  1074. Holy Spirit.Amen..
  1075. Holy Spirit, Jesus commissioned that the Church continue the work of healing and Salvation even after a person has been baptizedand welcomed into the Church.These two sacraments bring forgiveness of sins andrestore our spiritual, and often physical, health..
  1076. Holy Spirit. Amen..
  1077. Holy Spirit, suffering will not free a person to love.Instead, it can break a person’s spiritand weaken his or her faith..
  1078. Holy Spirit, the Consoler, into this precious oil, this soothing ointment,Lord, hear our prayer.Free N..
  1079. Holy Spirit, oneGod, for ever and ever. Amen..
  1080. Holy Spirit.” Then he anointsthe hands of the sick person, saying: “May the Lordwho frees you from sin save you and raise you up..
  1081. Holy Spirit, the Consoler. You heal our sickness with your mightypower..
  1082. Holy SpiritThe first grace a person experiences is to be able toaccept the trials of being sick. The sacrament gives usthe strength, peace, and courage to overcome the trialsof a serious illness or the effects of old age..
  1083. Holy Spirit, our soul is healed, and also our body if it is God’s willand helps toward our Salvation. Also, a person’s sins areforgiven through the sacrament, including grave sinsand eternal punishment requiring only imperfect contrition before he or she falls into unconsciousness..
  1084. Holy Spirit. The ministerial priesthood is at the serviceof the common priesthood..
  1085. Holy Spirit within him. After hiselection, a bishop received impositionof hands from another bishop..
  1086. Holy Spirit inyour holy Church, now and for ever.Amen..
  1087. Holy Spirit to make his future ministry fruitful. According to the Code ofCanon Law, only ordained priests (andbishops) may validly consecrate thebread and wine at Mass..
  1088. Holy Spirit, the Apostles of your Son appointedseven men of good repute to assist them in the dailyministry, so that they themselves might be more freefor prayer and preaching. By prayer and the laying onof the hands the Apostles entrusted to those chosenmen the ministry of serving at tables..
  1089. Holy Spirit, thathe may be strengthened by the gift of your sevenfoldgrace to carry out faithfully the work of the ministry.May he excel in every virtue: in love that is sincere,in concern for the sick and the poor, in unassumingauthority, in self-discipline, and in holiness of life..
  1090. Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen..
  1091. Holy Spirit in Holy Orders apply to the sacramentsthat the deacon, priest, or bishop administers, not tothe personal or moral character of the ordained ministerhimself. Thus, even if the priest is sinful, the Holy Spiritcontinues to work through him to bring the real, full graceof the sacraments to all Catholics..
  1092. Holy Spirit by Christ, and by the laying on ofhands, passed on this gift of the HolySpirit to bishops at ordination.Regional assemblies of the episcopal college, such as the United StatesConference of Catholic Bishops, meetregularly to discuss the needs of theChurch in a certain geographical area..
  1093. Holy Spirit when he proclaims a doctrine of faith ex cathedra, that is, fromthe chair of St. Peter..
  1094. Holy Spirit.Bride: N..
  1095. Holy Spirit challenged by the Sacrament of Matis the seal of their covenant, the ever- rimony to seek peace and reconciliaavailable source of their love and the tion despite times of disagreement andstrength to renew their fidelity” (CCC conflict. What St..
  1096. Holy Spirit. Most important, however, the sacraments are about the mystery oflove—the Father’s redeeming love for us and our lovefor him and others..
  1097. Holy Spirit,born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died and was buried;he descended into hell;on the third day he rose again from the dead;he ascended into heaven,and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting..
  1098. Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting. Amen..
  1099. Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,and became man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,he suffered death and was buried,and rose again on the third dayin accordance with the Scriptures..
  1100. Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son,who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets.I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church..
  1101. Holy Spirit. The mystery isimpossible for human minds to understand..
  1102. Holy Spirit—is God whole andentire.The Three Persons are distinct from one another..
  1103. Holy Spirit. Rather, the Father is Creator, the Son is begotten of the Father, and theHoly Spirit proceeds from the Father and Son..
  1104. Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and Son.The divine persons are related to one another..
  1105. Holy Spirit. Together, Christ and the Churchmake up the “whole Christ” (Christus totus in Latin)..
  1106. Holy Spirit among us forthe forgiveness of sins; through the ministry of theChurch may God give you pardon and peace, andI absolve you from your sins in the name of theFather, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.You respond: “Amen..
  1107. Holy Spirit.You respond: “Amen..
  1108. Holy Spiritat Pentecost.Third, at the time of her death, Mary was assumedbody and soul into Heaven..
  1109. Holy Spirit. Rather,the Church is devoted to Mary as her first disciple, theQueen of all saints, and her own Mother..
  1110. Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary mostholy..
  1111. Holy Spirit. Amen..
  1112. Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning,is now,and ever shall be,world without end. Amen..
  1113. Holy Spirit.Hail Mary ..
  1114. Holy Spirit. The Advocate is the “Paraclete” or “helper” who will live in us and guide usto truth..
  1115. Holy Spirit to transform the bread and wine offered at theEucharistic liturgy into the Body and Blood of JesusChrist. This term also applies to the prayer said in every sacrament that asks for the sanctifying power ofthe Holy Spirit..
  1116. Holy Spirit.episcopal collegeThe unity of all ordained bishops in the worldwideChurch, in both the East and the West..
  1117. Holy Spirit.General IntercessionsAlso called the Prayers of the Faithful, these areprayers of petition for the sake of others..
  1118. Holy SpiritOutpourings of God’s gifts to help us live a Christianlife. The traditional seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit arewisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord..
  1119. Holy Spirit arewisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.exorcismsPrayerful rites in preparation for Baptism that invokeGod’s help in overcoming the power of Satan and thespirit of evil..
  1120. Holy Spirit.fidelityAn attribute of God that describes his eternal faithfulness to his promises..
  1121. Holy Spirit when St. Paul laid hands onthem..
  1122. Holy Spirit that means advocate, defender, or consoler.parishA diocesan subdivision headed by a pastor..
  1123. Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles. It is often called the“birthday of the Church..
  1124. Holy Spirit.Sacred TraditionThe living transmission of the Church’s Gospel message found in the Church’s teaching, life, and worship..
  1125.  
  1126. Matter
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  1128. MatterBaptism“I baptize you in the name of the Father, Element: immersion in water or water Gesand of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” ture: threefold pouring of water over one’sheadConfirmation (orChrismation)“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Element: oil (Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit..
  1129.  
  1130. Easter Triduum
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  1132. Easter TriduumThe three-day liturgy thatis the Church’s most solemncelebration of the PaschalMystery. It begins with theMass of the Lord’s Supperon Holy Thursday, continues through the Good Friday service, and concludeswith the evening prayer onEaster Sunday..
  1133. Easter Triduum, the threemost sacred days in the Church Year,which include Good Friday and HolySaturday and conclude with the Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday.On Good Friday, the Church hasa solemn service recalling the Passionand Death of Jesus..
  1134. Easter TriduumThe three-day liturgy that is the Church’s most solemn celebration of the Paschal Mystery. It beginswith the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday,continues through the Good Friday service, and concludes with the evening prayer on Easter Sunday..
  1135.  
  1136. Pentecost
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  1138. Pentecost. Onthat day, the Paraclete that Jesus had promised cameto them:When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they wereall in one place together..
  1139. Pentecost was fulfilled, they wereall in one place together. And suddenly there camefrom the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and itfilled the entire house in which they were..
  1140. Pentecost, theywere lost, despondent, and afraid. After the Holy Spirit came to them,they became enlivened, rejuvenated,and filled with courage..
  1141. Pentecost—occurred only once. Butby the power of the Holy Spirit, theliturgy makes these events present andreal for us today..
  1142. PentecostA Greek word that means“fiftieth day.” On this day,the Church celebrates thedescent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles..
  1143. Pentecost, the Church returns to Ordinary Time. The seasongets its name from the word ordinal,meaning “numbered,” as all the Sundays of Ordinary Time are designated numerically..
  1144. Pentecost and Advent.Prior, those timeswere called “SeasonAfterEpiphany”and “Season After Pentecost..
  1145. Pentecost.” Today, Ordinary Timecontinues to consist of two separateperiods..
  1146. Pentecost and Advent.A purpose of Ordinary Time isto teach Christians how to follow Jesus in everyday, ordinary life..
  1147. Pentecost, Baptismhas been the way to membership in theChurch. St..
  1148. Pentecost. Once theSpirit filled them, the effect waspermanent..
  1149. Pentecost; and green for Ordinary Time.dalmaticThe outer liturgical vestment of a deacon..
  1150. Pentecost; green for Ordinary Time.Then the bishop anoints the newpriest’s hands with chrism..
  1151. Pentecost.Third, at the time of her death, Mary was assumedbody and soul into Heaven..
  1152. Pentecost.Many novenas are dedicated to Mary or to a saintwith the faith and hope that she or he will intercedefor the one making the novena..
  1153. Pentecost; and greenfor Ordinary Time.confessionAcknowledging and telling one’s sins to a priest..
  1154. PentecostA Greek word that means “fiftieth day.” On this day,the Church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles..
  1155.  
  1156. Advocate
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  1158. Advocate,” “Helper,”“Benefactress,” and “Mediatrix.” It isimportant to realize, however, that “this..
  1159. AdvocateA name for the Holy Spirit.The Advocate is the “Paraclete” or “helper” who willlive in us and guide us totruth..
  1160. Advocate is the “Paraclete” or “helper” who willlive in us and guide us totruth.laying on of handsA gesture that is a mainrite and origin of the Sacrament of Confirmation..
  1161. Advocate, afterhe returned to the Father. “If Ido not go, the Advocate will notcome to you..
  1162. AdvocateA name for the Holy Spirit. The Advocate is the “Paraclete” or “helper” who will live in us and guide usto truth..
  1163. Advocate is the “Paraclete” or “helper” who will live in us and guide usto truth.Baptism of desireThe belief that catechumens who die before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism receive forgiveness fortheir sins and experience God’s saving mercy..
  1164.  
  1165. Assumption
  1166. ___________________________________________________
  1167. Assumption of Mary into Heaven after herdeath.One way individual bishops exercise their teaching role in the Churchis by establishing catechetical guidelines for their dioceses, including thereview of catechetical books used inCatholic schools and parish religiouseducation programs..
  1168. Assumption,St. Joan of Arc,St..
  1169. AssumptionSt. Patrick,St..
  1170. Assumption.Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother..
  1171.  
  1172. Apostolic Succession
  1173. ___________________________________________________
  1174.  
  1175. Real Presence
  1176. ___________________________________________________
  1177. Real Presence of Christ. It is used for Communion that is brought to the sick and dying..
  1178. Real Presenceof Jesus.Real PresenceThe doctrine that JesusChrist is truly present in hisBody and Blood under theform of bread and wine inthe Eucharist..
  1179. Real PresenceThe Church uses two traditional prayers to honor the Real Presence of Jesus during Eucharistic processionson the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), on Holy Thursday, and during theRite of The Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction. St..
  1180. Real Presence of Jesus during Eucharistic processionson the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), on Holy Thursday, and during theRite of The Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction. St..
  1181. Real Presence of Jesus in the species of consecrated bread and wine. Beprepared to share what you have written at the prayer service at the end of this chapter..
  1182. Real Presence in theEucharist had never been. On many nights,after everyone was asleep, Katharine wouldsit before the Blessed Sacrament, kneelingwith her arms outstretched..
  1183. Real Presence” activityConcluding Prayer: Heavenly Father, transform us into your sons and daughters through thesacraments. Help us see all of creation as a visible sign of your presence..
  1184. Real Presence” because, through the consecration at Mass, the reality (substance) of the wheatbread and grape wine changes into the reality of Jesus—his risen, glorified Body and Blood. Also, the Eucharistis the sacrament of communion with the Church..
  1185. Real Presence,” not because the other ways Jesus is present in the world are not real, butbecause it is his presence in the fullest sense.How this presence occurs has been termed transubstantiation to express how the reality (substance) ofbread and wine changes into the reality of Jesus—his risen, glorified Body and Blood..
  1186. Real Presence of Christ in the EucharistLeader: Lord, you know the various hungerswe have in our hearts. Above all, you knowhow we yearn to see you and be with you..
  1187. Real Presence of Jesus.blessingsDivine life-giving actions that originate from God theFather..
  1188.  
  1189. Paraclete
  1190. ___________________________________________________
  1191. Paraclete that Jesus had promised cameto them:When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they wereall in one place together. And suddenly there camefrom the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and itfilled the entire house in which they were..
  1192. ParacleteAnother name for the HolySpirit that means advocate,defender, or consoler.apostolic successionAn unbroken chain of power and authority connecting the pope and bishopsto St..
  1193. Paraclete” or “helper” who willlive in us and guide us totruth.laying on of handsA gesture that is a mainrite and origin of the Sacrament of Confirmation..
  1194. Paraclete.Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary mostholy..
  1195. Paraclete” or “helper” who will live in us and guide usto truth.Baptism of desireThe belief that catechumens who die before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism receive forgiveness fortheir sins and experience God’s saving mercy..
  1196. ParacleteAnother name for the Holy Spirit that means advocate, defender, or consoler.parishA diocesan subdivision headed by a pastor..
  1197.  
  1198. Original Sin
  1199. ___________________________________________________
  1200. Original SinThe fallen state of humannature into which all generations of people are born.Christ Jesus came to saveus from Original Sin..
  1201. Original Sin.Rite of Baptism of Children(RBC)The process by which infants are initiated into theChurch and after which catechesis takes place gradually as the person grows..
  1202. Original Sin became more clearly understood throughthe writings of St. Augustine and other theologians..
  1203. Original Sin—thesin of Adam and Eve, our first parents.While it is indeed true that Baptismtakes away Original Sin and all previous personal sins, people began to emphasize this aspect of the sacrament andthe importance of baptizing infants because many children of this era neverlived to adulthood because of diseaseand illness..
  1204. Original Sin and all previous personal sins, people began to emphasize this aspect of the sacrament andthe importance of baptizing infants because many children of this era neverlived to adulthood because of diseaseand illness.Entry into Christian life gives access to true freedom..
  1205. Original Sin be fulThis action symbolizes both death to ly understood. As the Catthe old way of sin as well as a new birth echism teaches, “We mustin the Holy Spirit..
  1206. Original Sin and also leading to the proliferation of sinthroughout the world and in all thepersonal sins.Our understanding of God’s plan generations that have followed..
  1207. Original Sin, it is not a sinthat each one of us committed personally. While wehave lost the gift of original holiness and justice, ourentire human nature has not been corrupted..
  1208. Original Sin, Satan acquired a certaindomination over us. Life, complicated and filled with theconsequences of Original Sin and all the personal sins ofpeople who have lived ever since, is a constant battle withSatan and evil..
  1209. Original Sin and all the personal sins ofpeople who have lived ever since, is a constant battle withSatan and evil. Thankfully the doctrine of Original Sin isclosely connected with the Redemption of Christ..
  1210. Original Sin isclosely connected with the Redemption of Christ.After the Fall of humankind, God did not abandonthe human race..
  1211. Original Sin and personalsin. Confirmation, on the other hand,strengthens, intensifies, deepens, orbuilds on the graces we were given atBaptism..
  1212. Original Sin.personal sinsAny sins committed by anindividual..
  1213. Original Sin and our weakened human nature, wetend to hate, not love, those who wrong us and are opposed to us. That is why the following saying of Jesusis very difficult: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Youshall love your neighbor and hate your enemy..
  1214. Original Sin, human nature is weakened and inclinedto sin. We are subject to ignorance,suffering, and death..
  1215. Original Sin, is given newmeaning when we share in the saving work of Jesus. Thesacrament gives us the strength and fitness of uniting toChrist more closely in illness and approaching death..
  1216. Original Sin was the rupture of theoriginal communion between man and woman.The Sacrament of Matrimony gives men and women the grace they need to overcome divisions betweenthe sexes (which is a result of sin) so that they may beone again, as God intended them to be..
  1217. Original Sin.chasubleThe outer vestment worn by a priest at liturgy..
  1218. Original SinThe fallen state of human nature into which all generations of people are born. Christ Jesus came to saveus from Original Sin..
  1219. Original Sin.ParacleteAnother name for the Holy Spirit that means advocate, defender, or consoler..
  1220.  
  1221. Baptism of Blood
  1222. ___________________________________________________
  1223.  
  1224. Baptism of Desire
  1225. ___________________________________________________
  1226.  
  1227. Martyr’s
  1228. ___________________________________________________
  1229.  
  1230. Matter
  1231. ___________________________________________________
  1232. MatterBaptism“I baptize you in the name of the Father, Element: immersion in water or water Gesand of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” ture: threefold pouring of water over one’sheadConfirmation (orChrismation)“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Element: oil (Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit..
  1233.  
  1234. Elements of Baptism
  1235. ___________________________________________________
  1236.  
  1237. Form of Baptism
  1238. ___________________________________________________
  1239.  
  1240. Baptistery
  1241. ___________________________________________________
  1242.  
  1243. Sacred Chrism
  1244. ___________________________________________________
  1245. Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit.”anointing with oilEucharist“This is my Body..
  1246. Sacred Chrism. If the celebration ofConfirmation does not follow immediately (as ininfant Baptism), the celebrant anoints each newly baptized (neophyte) on the crown of the headwith consecrated oil known as Sacred Chrism..
  1247. Sacred ChrismBlessed by a bishop, thisperfumed oil is used foranointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  1248. Sacred Chrism,and the words “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”The Grace of ConfirmationThe grace, or effect, of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit; thesacrament is intimately connected with Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace..
  1249. Sacred Chrism, and the words “Be sealedwith the Gift of the Holy Spirit”—he faces the candidates and the rest of the gathered faithful and prays:My dear friends:in Baptism God our Father gave the new birth ofeternal lifeto his chosen sons and daughters.Let us pray to our Fatherthat he will pour out the Holy Spiritto strengthen his sons and daughters with his giftsand anoint them to be more like Christ the Son ofGod..
  1250. Sacred Chrism, theoil used in Confirmation,takes its name from Christ.Chrism is traditionally amixture of olive oil (whichby its rich and abundantnature symbolizes the Spirit’s overflowing outpouringof grace) and balsam (a fragrant perfume—sometimesreferred to as “the balm ofGilead”—used in healingand preservation from corruption)..
  1251. Sacred Chrism have anew identity—that of Christians. Allanointed followers of Jesus share in hismission and have the special duty ofproclaiming his Gospel to the world..
  1252. Sacred Chrism was begun. The priestat Baptism gives the first anointingwith Sacred Chrism..
  1253. Sacred Chrism. Thus, whenever it isused in a sacrament (Baptism, Confirmation, or Holy Orders), the chrism re-minds us of the authority and approvalof the bishop as the official successor ofthe Apostles and as the representativeof the wider Church, and the connection of the bishop to the Sacrament ofConfirmation..
  1254. Sacred Chrismthat will be used in the diocese throughout the year.balsamAn oily, resinous substance that flows from certain plants, like pine, andwhich the Church usuallymixes with olive oil for useas chrism..
  1255. Sacred Chrism to the bishop as each candidate comes forwardwith his or her sponsor. The sponsorgives the candidate’s name to the bishop and places his or her hand on thecandidate’s shoulder..
  1256. Sacred Chrismconsecrated by the bishop). Also, if aperson is in danger of death, a priestcan give him or her Confirmation..
  1257. Sacred Chrism, saying, “N., be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit..
  1258. Sacred Chrism, and Oil of Catechumens. The bishopblesses the oils, saying over the Oil of the Sick:My brothers and sisters, with faith let us askthe Lord to hear our prayers for our brother(sister) N..
  1259. Sacred Chrism consecrated us as God’s children. Itbound us to him in a covenant relationship that sickness and death cannot destroy..
  1260. Sacred ChrismPresentation of Bookof the GospelsLiturgy of the Eucharist(new priest concelebrates withbishop and other priests)Liturgy of the EucharistExamination ofthe CandidateAnointing of the Bishop’sHead with Sacred ChrismSeating of the new bishopLiturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  1261. Sacred ChrismSeating of the new bishopLiturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  1262. Sacred Chrism.This is the fourth anointing the bishop has received in his lifetime (the firstat Baptism, the second at Confirmation, and the third at ordination to thepriesthood), which signifies the bishop’s role as the Head of Christ’s Bodyin his diocese..
  1263. Sacred Chrism at ordination offers the priest the grace of theHoly Spirit to make his future ministry fruitful. According to the Code ofCanon Law, only ordained priests (andbishops) may validly consecrate thebread and wine at Mass..
  1264. Sacred Chrism that will be used in the diocese throughout the year.ChrismationThe name in the Eastern rites for the Sacrament ofConfirmation..
  1265. Sacred ChrismBlessed by a bishop, this perfumed oil is used foranointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  1266.  
  1267. Baptism
  1268. ___________________________________________________
  1269. Baptism. Our faith and participation in this sacrament make us members of the Church andthe People of God..
  1270. Baptism transforms us into a spiritual house and aholy priesthood. This common priesthood differs fromthe hierarchical priesthood of bishops and priests..
  1271. Baptism that relate us to God:faith (belief in and personal knowledge of God), hope(trust in God’s Salvationand his bestowal of gracesneeded to attain it), andcharity (love of God andlove of neighbor).laityAll the members of theChurch who have beeninitiated into the Churchthrough Baptism and whoare not ordained (the clergy) or in consecrated life..
  1272. Baptism and whoare not ordained (the clergy) or in consecrated life.The laity participate in Jesus’ prophetic, priestly, andkingly ministries..
  1273. Baptism tery in the Eucharistic Prayer.was prefigured by the flood and Noah’s ark and by theThe liturgy, of course, is more than just remembercrossing of the Red Sea..
  1274. Baptism, for example.Also, the Holy Spirit serves as the “living memory”The epiclesis is also the prayer for the full effect ofof the Church, helping us understand the words of the the Church’s communion with the mystery of Christ..
  1275. Baptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), Eucharist,Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick,Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Several doctrinal elements are common to the Seven Sacraments..
  1276. Baptism andConfirmation.Before his Ascension, Christ entrusted his Apostles, and hence, hisChurch, with the power of the HolySpirit..
  1277. Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders—confer anindelible sacramental character bywhich a Christian shares in the priesthood of Christ according to differentstates and functions.The Sacraments of FaithChrist gave the Church the mission to evangelize others..
  1278. Baptism, Confirmation, andHoly Orders. The mark is apermanent configuration toJesus Christ and a specificstanding in the Church..
  1279. Baptism“I baptize you in the name of the Father, Element: immersion in water or water Gesand of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” ture: threefold pouring of water over one’sheadConfirmation (orChrismation)“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Element: oil (Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit..
  1280. Baptismof the Lord in January.The word advent means “coming..
  1281. Baptism ofthe Lord. These days are joyous feastsfor Christians as we thank God for thegift of his own Son..
  1282. Baptism, Confirmation,and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigilservice. Over the centuries, Lent wasextended to the forty days before Easter (excluding Sundays) as a period ofpenance, fasting, and prayer..
  1283. Baptism—praying, fasting, and being tempted—in preparation for hispublic ministry.Like Jesus, who is the New Adamwho does not give in to temptation, weare called throughout Lent to conquerour own temptations and disciplineourselves spiritually in preparation forEaster..
  1284. Baptism,Confirmation, and First Eucharist.And we rejoice in the central proclamation of faith: Christ is indeed risenfrom the dead!The Easter Vigil is the first celebration of Easter, a word that means“passover..
  1285. Baptism ofadults. During this time,the newly baptized are toopen themselves more fully to the graces received inBaptism..
  1286. Baptism.neophytesThose newly received intothe Church through theSacraments of Initiation atthe Easter Vigil..
  1287. Baptism of theLord and Lent,and between Pentecost and Advent.Prior, those timeswere called “SeasonAfterEpiphany”and “Season After Pentecost..
  1288. Baptism IncorporatesUs into ChristThrough Baptism, we are formedinto God’s People. We obtain forgiveness for all of our sins..
  1289. Baptism, we are formedinto God’s People. We obtain forgiveness for all of our sins..
  1290. Baptism isthe sacrament of regeneration throughwater and in the word.”Confirmation Fills Uswith the Holy SpiritThe General Introduction says:“Signed with the gift of the Spirit inConfirmation, Christians more perfectly become the image of their Lordand are filled with the Holy Spirit..
  1291. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist initiate us intoJesus and into the Church. The Sacraments of Initiation make us the adopted sons and daughters of Godthe Father..
  1292. Baptism, Confirmation,and Eucharist as Sacraments of Initiation and celebrating these sacraments on the evening of the EasterVigil. This process of complete initiation is for adultsand children of catechetical age—the Rite of ChristianInitiation of Adults (RCIA)..
  1293. Baptism for younger children inwhich catechesis for the sacraments and usually reception of Confirmation and Eucharist take place at timesseparate from Baptism.This unit provides an overview of the Sacramentsof Christian Initiation, focusing particularly on an understanding of the sacraments, ways the sacraments arecelebrated, the graces of the sacraments, and several waysthe sacraments empower us to lead lives in unity withChrist and his Church..
  1294. Baptism.This unit provides an overview of the Sacramentsof Christian Initiation, focusing particularly on an understanding of the sacraments, ways the sacraments arecelebrated, the graces of the sacraments, and several waysthe sacraments empower us to lead lives in unity withChrist and his Church..
  1295. Baptism, we begin to live a new life—the life of the Risen Jesus.”Wearing crisp white shirts, the elect were then called forward to be baptized andconfirmed..
  1296. Baptism, our triple “no” to sin is followed with our affirmativebelief in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.Understanding the Sacrament of BaptismBaptism is prefigured in the Old Testament and clarified by its connection with the PaschalMystery of Jesus Christ; it has always been the way to membership in the Church..
  1297. BaptismBaptism is prefigured in the Old Testament and clarified by its connection with the PaschalMystery of Jesus Christ; it has always been the way to membership in the Church.Celebrating the Sacrament of BaptismThere are separate rites for the initiation of adults and children; however, the essentialrite of Baptism for each is the same and involves an immersion in or pouring of water andthe pronouncement of words in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit..
  1298. Baptism is prefigured in the Old Testament and clarified by its connection with the PaschalMystery of Jesus Christ; it has always been the way to membership in the Church.Celebrating the Sacrament of BaptismThere are separate rites for the initiation of adults and children; however, the essentialrite of Baptism for each is the same and involves an immersion in or pouring of water andthe pronouncement of words in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit..
  1299. BaptismThere are separate rites for the initiation of adults and children; however, the essentialrite of Baptism for each is the same and involves an immersion in or pouring of water andthe pronouncement of words in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.The Grace of BaptismTwo primary graces or effects of the sacrament are forgiveness of sins and a rebirth tonew life..
  1300. Baptism for each is the same and involves an immersion in or pouring of water andthe pronouncement of words in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.The Grace of BaptismTwo primary graces or effects of the sacrament are forgiveness of sins and a rebirth tonew life..
  1301. BaptismTwo primary graces or effects of the sacrament are forgiveness of sins and a rebirth tonew life.Loving God More DeeplyThe sanctifying grace of justification given at Baptism helps us live a virtuous life; thetheological virtues of faith, hope, and charity are infused into our souls..
  1302. Baptism helps us live a virtuous life; thetheological virtues of faith, hope, and charity are infused into our souls.Pompa DiaboliIn the Sacrament of Baptism, aseries of six questions is asked of theparents and godparents, or in the caseof adults, the catechumens..
  1303. Baptism, aseries of six questions is asked of theparents and godparents, or in the caseof adults, the catechumens. Three ofthe questions really require “no” for answers; they involve things to reject: sin,evil, and Satan, the “father of sin andprince of darkness..
  1304. Baptism makes real thenew life that Christ wonfor us. In Baptism, wejoin with Christ in saying“no” to sin and “yes” tomoral goodness..
  1305. Baptism, wejoin with Christ in saying“no” to sin and “yes” tomoral goodness. In otherwords, we say “yes” to theculture of life..
  1306. Baptism the three rejections of sin, evil, and Satan are really acondemnation of the prevalent culturewe live in today and its apparent promises of joy, satisfaction, and happiness.The sinfulness in our own pagan worldrears itself in actions like sexual pro-We hope for a good life, thetrue life ..
  1307. Baptism, this“no” to the popularity of sinful culturerings out loud and clear for all to hear.Concurrently we also respond affirmatively to life when we, or those answering for us, respond “yes” when askedif we believe in God: Father, Son, andHoly Spirit..
  1308. BaptismThe Sacrament of Baptism takes its name from itscentral rite; “to baptize” comes from the Greek wordbaptizein, which means “to plunge” or “immerse.” Theplunging of the catechumens into water represents being buried with Christ; when they emerge they rise upwith Christ as a “new creature..
  1309. Baptism takes its name from itscentral rite; “to baptize” comes from the Greek wordbaptizein, which means “to plunge” or “immerse.” Theplunging of the catechumens into water represents being buried with Christ; when they emerge they rise upwith Christ as a “new creature..
  1310. Baptism’s place in the sacramental economy is remembered in the liturgy of the Easter Vigil, in whichseveral events of the Old Testament prefigure Baptism. Christ’s own baptism reveals more of the sacrament’s meaning..
  1311. Baptism. Christ’s own baptism reveals more of the sacrament’s meaning..
  1312. Baptism reminds us that water is arich symbol of new life. In fact, all created life is believedto have come from the primeval waters..
  1313. Baptism. TheseBaptism Prefigured in theOld TestamentSince the beginning of the world, water has been asource of life..
  1314. Baptism Prefigured in theOld TestamentSince the beginning of the world, water has been asource of life. In the first creation story of the Book ofGenesis, the Spirit of God swept over the waters andbrought forth life from them..
  1315. Baptism enable us to enter theChurch and live as members of the New Covenant, asGod’s own People.Christ’s BaptismIn the time of Jesus, a group of ascetic Jews knownas Essenes preached repentance from sin by baptismof water as a way of showing one’s commitment toGod’s covenant..
  1316. BaptismIn the time of Jesus, a group of ascetic Jews knownas Essenes preached repentance from sin by baptismof water as a way of showing one’s commitment toGod’s covenant. While it is not known for sure if Johnthe Baptist was a member of this sect, we do know hepreached repentance from sin and urged people to become baptized as a way of showing their commitmentto God’s covenant..
  1317. Baptism. Born without sin, Christ did notneed recourse to Baptism as we do, but he submitted toit to show us the value of “self-emptying..
  1318. Baptism also teaches us that thecross of Christ redeemed us and that Baptism is effective only because of Christ’s Death. In all four Gospels, the baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of hispublic ministry, his preaching of the coming of God’sKingdom and the necessity of his own Death and Resurrection for the forgiveness of sins..
  1319. Baptism is effective only because of Christ’s Death. In all four Gospels, the baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of hispublic ministry, his preaching of the coming of God’sKingdom and the necessity of his own Death and Resurrection for the forgiveness of sins..
  1320. Baptism. His Death is not the end, but a new beginning..
  1321. Baptism. This prayer, called the AnimaChristi or “Soul of Christ,” dates fromthe fourteenth century..
  1322. Baptism, werecall the baptism of Jesus as a revelation of his true character. We expressour own faith that he is the Messiah,the Son of God, who has saved us fromsin and brings us to new life..
  1323. Baptismhas been the way to membership in theChurch. St..
  1324. Baptism to anyone who believed in Jesus, whether Jew or Gentile.Baptism was always connected withthe gift of faith in Christ that encompassed all of Salvation History..
  1325. Baptism was always connected withthe gift of faith in Christ that encompassed all of Salvation History.Soul of Christ, sanctify me..
  1326. Baptisms with nine Scripture readings thatencompass all of Salvation History.They recall for us how everything inthe past either prefigured or preparedpeople for the coming of Jesus..
  1327. Baptismand the other Sacraments of Initiation evolved in the early Church. Thiscatechumenate has always been accomplished by a journey and initiationin several stages..
  1328. Baptism. Cite at least onebiblical commentary for eachof the readings..
  1329. Baptism. Next, the Churchcelebrated a rite that admittedthe inquirers into the Order ofCatechumens..
  1330. Baptism,Confirmation, and Eucharist atthe Easter Vigil service. At thisgreat Feast of the Resurrection, thecatechumens joined themselves tothe Paschal Mystery of Jesus andbegan a new life as full Churchmembers..
  1331. Baptism there areyears of preparation preceding reception of the Sacrament of the Eucharist(and the Sacrament of Penance) andoften a few more years of preparationprior to reception of the Sacrament ofConfirmation. MscrutiniesPrayer services in whichthe Church prays for andover the elect..
  1332. Baptism. Thepriest put a small amount ofsalt on the lips of the person to be baptized..
  1333. BaptismEvery nonbaptized person—whether an adult or a child—can bebaptized. As mentioned, since the beginning of the Church, the catechumenate for adults has occupied animportant place..
  1334. Baptisms have taken place.In fact, when Peter spoke out the window of the Upper Room on Pentecost,he said:Repent and be baptized, every oneof you, in the name of Jesus Christfor the forgiveness of your sins; andyou will receive the gift of the holySpirit..
  1335. Baptism and converted toChristianity. It is presumed that children lived in these households..
  1336. Baptism. But this wasn’tthe only reason for the increase in infantBaptisms..
  1337. Baptisms. In the fourth and fifth centuries, the doctrine of Original Sin became more clearly understood throughthe writings of St..
  1338. Baptismtakes away Original Sin and all previous personal sins, people began to emphasize this aspect of the sacrament andthe importance of baptizing infants because many children of this era neverlived to adulthood because of diseaseand illness.Entry into Christian life gives access to true freedom..
  1339. Baptism shows that Salvationis a pure gift of Christ’s grace that extends even to children and does notpresuppose anything a human mustdo to deserve it. As more infants werebaptized, the godparent assisted withthe catechesis of the child..
  1340. Baptism of Children (RBC) is therite in which most Catholics are initiated. The RBC calls for Christianformation and catechesis taking placegradually as the person grows, so thatinfants, grown up, may eventually accept for themselves the faith in whichthey were baptized..
  1341. Baptism . ..
  1342. Baptism of bloodoccurred often in the first three centuries of the Church, when the catechumenate process was often three yearsin length and the Roman governmentpersecuted Christians themselves. Themartyrs received what Church FatherTertullian called “a baptism which takesthe place of the baptism of water whenit has not been received, and which restores it when it has been lost..
  1343. Baptism of desire.Finally is the question of childrenwho have died without Baptism..
  1344. Baptism. TheChurch entrusts them to God’s mercy,knowing that God desires all people tobe saved..
  1345. Baptism.Rite and Symbols of theSacramentThe meaning and the grace of theSacrament of Baptism are revealed inthe essential rite and other words, gestures, and symbols of the sacrament..
  1346. Baptism are revealed inthe essential rite and other words, gestures, and symbols of the sacrament.The Baptism of adults normally takes place during the Easter Vigil in the presence of the assembly of the faithful; it takesplace in the baptistery..
  1347. Baptism of adults normally takes place during the Easter Vigil in the presence of the assembly of the faithful; it takesplace in the baptistery. Likewise, the Baptism of infants istypically celebrated during aSunday Mass to highlight theconnection with both the Eucharist and other members ofthe Church..
  1348. Baptism of infants istypically celebrated during aSunday Mass to highlight theconnection with both the Eucharist and other members ofthe Church. The Catechism ofthe Catholic Church teaches:Baptism is the sacrament offaith..
  1349. Baptism is the sacrament offaith. But faith needs the community of believers..
  1350. Baptism of bloodThe belief that martyrs—people who die for theirfaith in Jesus—receive forgiveness for their sins andexperience God’s savingmercy if they had not yetbeen baptized by water.martyrsLiterally “witnesses..
  1351. Baptism of desireThe belief that catechumens who die before receiving the Sacrament ofBaptism receive forgivenessfor their sins and experience God’s saving mercy.baptisteryA separately planned structure around the Baptismfont..
  1352. Baptism receive forgivenessfor their sins and experience God’s saving mercy.baptisteryA separately planned structure around the Baptismfont..
  1353. Baptismsignifies liberation from sin and from the one whobrings about sin, Satan, one or more exorcisms aresaid over each candidate. The priest asks publiclyand authoritatively in the name of Jesus Christ thateach person be protected against the power of Satan and the lure of sin..
  1354. Baptism. The essential rite of thesacrament is very simple..
  1355. Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  1356. Baptism are bishops andpriests. In the WesternChurch, deacons may alsominister the sacrament..
  1357. Baptism that invokeGod’s help in overcomingthe power of Satan and thespirit of evil.Oil of CatechumensOlive oil or another plantoil that is blessed by a bishop at the Chrism Mass on oraround Holy Thursday..
  1358. Baptism.Priest: Besides the Rite of Acceptance, the initiation process for adults includesseveral other rites and opportunities for prayer, reflection, and study..
  1359. Baptism, bringing them a deeper understanding of theGospel and helping them accept the challenge of Christian living. At theend of the catechumenate, usually on the First Sunday of Lent, the Riteof Election or Enrollment of Names is held for those who will be baptizedat Easter..
  1360. Baptism.Define Baptism of blood and Baptism of desire..
  1361. Baptism of blood and Baptism of desire.What happens at the Rite of Acceptance?What happens at the Rite of Election?Describe the essential rite of Baptism..
  1362. Baptismtheir own will rather thanGod’s will—is an essentialtruth of our faith. However,only through the long jourThe rite of Baptism signifies two ney of Revelation that culprimary graces or effects of the sacra- minates in the Death andment that are both indicated by the Resurrection of Jesus Christimmersion in water of the baptized..
  1363. Baptism signifies two ney of Revelation that culprimary graces or effects of the sacra- minates in the Death andment that are both indicated by the Resurrection of Jesus Christimmersion in water of the baptized. can Original Sin be fulThis action symbolizes both death to ly understood..
  1364. Baptism, sin is overcome. Bap- tion that led to his being scorned whiletism forgives both Original Sin and also leading to the proliferation of sinthroughout the world and in all thepersonal sins..
  1365. Baptism grants the life of Christ’s grace, erases OriginalSin, and turns us back to God, albeit with a weakenednature that is inclined to evil.Through Original Sin, Satan acquired a certaindomination over us..
  1366. Baptism not only offers forgiveness for our sins, butit also makes each of us “a new creature,” one who canshare in the divine life. In the waters of Baptism, ourfundamental identity is changed..
  1367. Baptism, ourfundamental identity is changed. We become members of Christ and co-heirs with him..
  1368. Baptism makesus children of God and temples of the Holy Spirit. TheLetter to the Galatians teaches:But when the fullness of time had come, God sent hisSon, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransomthose under the law, so that we might receive adoption..
  1369. Baptism, God claims us as hisown and makes his dwelling in us. Theintroduction to the Christian Initiationof Adults defines the communion of thebaptized with the Blessed Trinity..
  1370. Baptism reinforce the idea that Baptism forms us in the likeness of Father,Son, and Holy Spirit. For example:Our union with God the Father..
  1371. Baptism makes us members of the Church, the Bodyof Christ. Becoming a member of the Church, we nolonger belong to ourselvesbut to Jesus, who died androse for us..
  1372. Baptism, we share in thepriesthood of Christ and in his prophetic and royal mission. It is throughBaptism that we become members inthe common priesthood of all believers..
  1373. Baptism that we become members inthe common priesthood of all believers. This membership also brings withit responsibilities..
  1374. Baptism strengthens the opportunity for unity among all Christians,including those not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church.Baptism acquires for them a certain,although imperfect, communion withthe Catholic Church..
  1375. Baptism acquires for them a certain,although imperfect, communion withthe Catholic Church.The Catholic Church recognizes most Christian Baptisms as valid..
  1376. Baptisms as valid.When a member of a mainline Christian denomination becomes Catholic,he or she is not baptized again..
  1377. Baptism is to be given only once. Catholic creeds state this: “We believe in onebaptism for the forgiveness of sins..
  1378. Baptism seals Christians with anindelible spiritual mark or characterthat cannot be repealed. Even sin cannot erase the mark, though sin can prevent a baptized person from gainingthe rewards of Salvation..
  1379. Baptism readies Christians for religiousworship. It requires us to participate inthe liturgy and to live out our baptismal priesthood through the witness ofliving a holy life and loving others..
  1380. Baptism ispermanent. Explain your answer..
  1381. Baptism. When they are asked whatthey want from the Church and respond “faith,” they expect that to meanthat their child will gain eternal lifethrough the sacrament..
  1382. Baptism, is rootedcompletely in our love for God and neighbor. The Popealso wrote:No longer is it a question, then, of a “commandment”imposed from without and calling for the impossible,but rather of a freely-bestowed experience of lovefrom within, a love which by its very nature must thenbe shared with others..
  1383. BaptismThe graces or effects of Baptism remain stagnantunless we put them to use. In the Letter to the Ephesians, St..
  1384. Baptism remain stagnantunless we put them to use. In the Letter to the Ephesians, St..
  1385. Baptism bothin its liturgies and in its practices. As Catholics, we arealso called to prayerful reflection on the meaning ofBaptism..
  1386. Baptism.Some of the reminders occur in the Church’s liturgy, even as a person enters the church..
  1387. Baptism. The Church remembers the events of Salvation History that prefigure the mysteryof Baptism..
  1388. Baptism. The celebrant prays:Father, you give us grace throughsacramental signs,which tell us of the wonders ofyour unseen power..
  1389. Baptism.For this reason the Church celebrates each year at the EasterVigil the renewal of the baptismal promises..
  1390. Baptism in our personal prayerlife. Contemplative prayer is a “gazeof faith” on Jesus..
  1391. Baptism, especially as it helps us follow Christ and growcloser to him. Through the power ofthe Holy Spirit and with our participation in the sacraments, we take partin Christ’s Passion and in his Resurrection by being born to a new life..
  1392. Baptism confers sanctifying grace,the grace of justification. This grace hasthe power to cleanse us from our sinsand to grow in holiness and goodness..
  1393. Baptism is our first step on the way ofthe cross. This course, taken by Christ,is our way to perfection..
  1394. Baptism. Write or share one or your reflections..
  1395. Baptism. Also ask why they decided to have youbaptized..
  1396. Baptism took place, who the minister was, and who was present atyour Baptism. Write a one-page report summarizing your findings..
  1397. Baptism. Write a one-page report summarizing your findings..
  1398. Baptism. Bring your picture or painting to share with the class..
  1399. Baptism in your parish church. Then write a poem or a short report about your impressions of theritual..
  1400. Baptism registers found in churches.If you know the date and place of Baptism for one of your ancestors, write to the church via the Internet andask for a duplicate baptismal certificate..
  1401. Baptism for one of your ancestors, write to the church via the Internet andask for a duplicate baptismal certificate. (Offer to pay for postage and any other expenses..
  1402. Baptism for someone in your family, arrange with your parish to see the Baptism register.Alternative: Find the baptismal date and record of an important person in your town or city..
  1403. Baptismal PromisesLeader: Dear friends, through the Paschal Mystery we have been buried with Christ inBaptism, so that we may rise with him to a new life. Now let us renew the promises we madein Baptism, when we rejected Satan and his works, and promised to serve God faithfully inhis holy Catholic Church..
  1404. Baptism, so that we may rise with him to a new life. Now let us renew the promises we madein Baptism, when we rejected Satan and his works, and promised to serve God faithfully inhis holy Catholic Church..
  1405. Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace.Confirmation Confers a New CharacterThe indelible character we receive at Confirmation helps us spread and defend the faithas witnesses of Christ..
  1406. Baptism God our Father gave the new birth ofeternal lifeto his chosen sons and daughters.Let us pray to our Fatherthat he will pour out the Holy Spiritto strengthen his sons and daughters with his giftsand anoint them to be more like Christ the Son ofGod..
  1407. Baptism, we are reborn as sonsand daughters of God and called topublicly profess the faith we have received from the Church. At Confirmation we aremore perfectly bound to the Churchand are endowed with the specialstrength of the holy Spirit..
  1408. Baptism, the Holy Spirit perfects our mission to share the GoodNews of Jesus with all.The Book of Isaiah foretold thatthe Spirit would rest on the Messiah..
  1409. Baptism. St..
  1410. Baptisms, the increase in rural parishes, and the growth of dioceses prevented bishops from being at eachcelebration of the sacrament. Becausethe dioceses covered vast geographicareas and transportation was primitive,it was impossible for a bishop to attendall the Baptisms in his diocese..
  1411. Baptisms in his diocese. His visits to the parishes became infrequent..
  1412. Baptism and Confirmation by several years. In the East,Baptism and Confirmation are celebrated together, with the priest doingthe anointing..
  1413. Baptism and Confirmation are celebrated together, with the priest doingthe anointing. To maintain connectionwith the bishop, the priest anoints onlywith myron (chrism) consecrated bythe bishop..
  1414. Baptism had beenweakened by overemphasizing the laying on of hands and anointing. It wasthen common for a person to be confirmed sometime between the age ofdiscretion and about age fourteen..
  1415. Baptism, includes a public renewal ofbaptismal promises by the confirmandi.In Confirmation, we remember who we are—Christ’s own possessions..
  1416. Baptism, Confirmation, or Holy Orders), the chrism re-minds us of the authority and approvalof the bishop as the official successor ofthe Apostles and as the representativeof the wider Church, and the connection of the bishop to the Sacrament ofConfirmation.The celebration of Confirmationitself ordinarily takes place at Massafter the Liturgy of the Word, in thepresence of the Christian assembly..
  1417. Baptism.The actual anointing with oil takesplace next..
  1418. Baptism.Our Christian discipleship is truly authentic; we bear the Church’s official“stamp of approval..
  1419. Baptism iscertainly valid and efficacious, but nevertheless Christian initiationremains incomplete.Sometimes,because Confirmation iscalled the “sacramentof Christian maturity” the reception ofthe sacrament is erroneously connectedwith achieving an adult level of faithand an adult level of growth..
  1420. Baptism doesnot need ratification to be effective, itis possible for a child to have reachedspiritual maturity:Age of body does not determine ageof soul. Even in childhood man canattain spiritual maturity: as the bookof Wisdom says: “For old age is nothonored for length of time, or measured by number of years..
  1421. Baptism, the sponsorshould ideally be one of the baptismalgodparents.The Minister of theSacramentThe “original minister” of the Sacrament of Confirmation is a bishop..
  1422. Baptism and Confirmation are intimately linked. Confirmation flowsfrom Baptism..
  1423. Baptism. This is an essentialteaching about these sacraments..
  1424. Baptismbegins. Baptism gives us new life inChrist and new identity as members ofhis Body, the Church..
  1425. Baptism gives us new life inChrist and new identity as members ofhis Body, the Church. Baptism forgivessin—both Original Sin and personalsin..
  1426. Baptism forgivessin—both Original Sin and personalsin. Confirmation, on the other hand,strengthens, intensifies, deepens, orbuilds on the graces we were given atBaptism..
  1427. Baptism. It intensifies our relationshipwith the Holy Spirit, who lives withinus..
  1428. Baptism.Confirmation completes Baptismand perfects Baptismal grace..
  1429. Baptismand perfects Baptismal grace. It helpsus become more complete and perfectimages of Christ and members of hisBody..
  1430. Baptismal grace. It helpsus become more complete and perfectimages of Christ and members of hisBody..
  1431. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. ThroughBaptism, we die to sin and rise to newlife with the Holy Trinity..
  1432. Baptism, we die to sin and rise to newlife with the Holy Trinity. We becomeGod’s adopted children..
  1433. Baptism, Confirmation is given only once, since ittoo imprints on our soul an indelible spiritual mark, the character that allows us to testifyto our faith in Christ. As Jesushimself promised before he ascended to Heaven,And (behold) I am sending thepromise of my Father upon you;but stay in the city until you areclothed with power from onhigh..
  1434. Baptism helps us experience what being a son or daughterof God means. The Letter to theRomans teaches:Those who are led by the Spiritof God are children of God..
  1435. Baptism.This character helps us spread and defend the faith as witnesses of Christand to never be ashamed of the cross..
  1436. Baptism and Confirmationconfer a spiritual identity or character, we may receivethese sacraments only once. Eucharist, on the otherhand, is like the daily food the physical body needs tomaintain its strength and health..
  1437. Baptism. We are to continue his work in today’s world..
  1438. Baptism. Be prepared to share (and explain ifnecessary) your creation with the class..
  1439. Baptism. The Sacrament of Penance makessacramentally present Jesus’ call to conversion, a sinner’s first step in returning to the Father after strayingthrough sin..
  1440. Baptism. Instead,as the Catechism explains, “Christ’s callto conversion continues to resound inthe lives of Christians..
  1441. Baptism (such as idolatry, murder,or adultery) were admitted into theOrder of Penitents. Once enrolled inthis order, the sinners had to undergo very rigorous penitential discipline,sometimes for years..
  1442. Baptism, the original sacrament offorgiveness.Like the rites for all the Church’s sacraments, theRite of Penance includes one or more readings fromScripture..
  1443. Baptism, we all have an inclinationto sin, called concupiscence. Concupiscence is with us from the time ofour birth to the hour of our death..
  1444. Baptism? How does contrition of the penitent begin prior to his or her coming to the sacrament? Explain the difference between mortal sin, venial sin, and social sin. Define perfect contrition and imperfect contrition..
  1445. Baptism and Confirmation. In both Baptism and Confirmation, we were alsoanointed with oil..
  1446. Baptism. Married couples serve the Church byproducing new generations of Catholics, by educatingthese new members in faith and morals, and by workingto bring Christ to all aspects of modern society..
  1447. Baptism. Both types of priesthood are directed toward loving service and Salvation of others; both areneeded for the Church’s existence..
  1448. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are Sacraments of Christian Initiation. They form the commonvocation of all Catholics—a vocation to holiness andto the mission of evangelizing the world..
  1449. Baptismthat the entire community of believersis priestly. Through Baptism and Confirmation, we share in the common priesthood..
  1450. Baptism, the second at Confirmation, and the third at ordination to thepriesthood), which signifies the bishop’s role as the Head of Christ’s Bodyin his diocese. Next, the new bishop isgiven a Book of the Gospels as a sign ofhis ministry to proclaim the Word andto witness to the truth..
  1451. Baptism and Confinding God, that is, than fallfirmation, this share in Christ’s officeing in love in a quite absolute,is given once and for all and cannot befinal way. What you are in loverepeated or conferred temporarily..
  1452. Baptism solemnly, to reserve and distributethe Eucharist, to assist at andto bless marriages in the nameof the church, to take Viaticumto the dying . ..
  1453. Baptism.God calls the bride and groom in a special way to sharein Christ’s mission as priest, prophet, and king..
  1454. Baptism consecrates all Christians “to be . ..
  1455. Baptism for the forgiveness of sinsand I look forward to the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come. Amen..
  1456. Baptism, and the Anointing of the Sick. Theymay bless marriages in the name of Christ and, under the authority of the bishop, share in Christ’s ministry of forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance andReconciliation..
  1457. Baptism of bloodThe belief that martyrs—people who die for theirfaith in Jesus—receive forgiveness for their sins andexperience God’s saving mercy if they had not yetbeen baptized by water.AdvocateA name for the Holy Spirit..
  1458. Baptism of desireThe belief that catechumens who die before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism receive forgiveness fortheir sins and experience God’s saving mercy.age of discretionAlso called the “age of reason,” it is the age (typically the end of the seventh year) at which a personbecomes capable of moral reasoning..
  1459. Baptism receive forgiveness fortheir sins and experience God’s saving mercy.age of discretionAlso called the “age of reason,” it is the age (typically the end of the seventh year) at which a personbecomes capable of moral reasoning..
  1460. Baptismfont.almsgivingThe act of giving money or material goods to anyonewho is needy..
  1461. Baptism andConfirmation.celibacyThe renunciation of marriage made by those who receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders for more perfectobservance of chastity..
  1462. Baptism that invokeGod’s help in overcoming the power of Satan and thespirit of evil.Great AmenThe affirmation by the faithful to the entire Eucharistic Prayer..
  1463. Baptism and who are notordained (the clergy) or in consecrated life. The laityparticipate in Jesus’ prophetic, priestly, and kinglyministries..
  1464. Baptism ofadults. During this time, the newly baptized are toopen themselves more fully to the graces received inBaptism..
  1465. Baptism.Natural Family PlanningA Church-approved method for regulating births in amarriage that is in accord with God’s will because itis pursued by spouses without external pressure normotives of selfishness and is practiced through natural means of periodic continence and use of infertileperiods..
  1466. Baptism of Children (RBC)The process by which infants are initiated into theChurch and after which catechesis takes place gradually as the person grows.Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)The process by which anyone of catechetical age isinitiated into the Catholic Church..
  1467. Baptism, Confirmation,and Holy Orders. The mark is a permanent configuration to Jesus Christ and a specific standing in theChurch..
  1468. Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  1469. Baptismthat relate us to God: faith (belief in and personalknowledge of God), hope (trust in God’s Salvation andhis bestowal of graces needed to attain it), and charity (love of God and love of neighbor).TransfigurationThe occasion when Jesus revealed his glory beforePeter, James, and John on a high mountain..
  1470.  
  1471. Easter Vigil
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  1473. Easter Vigilservice. Over the centuries, Lent wasextended to the forty days before Easter (excluding Sundays) as a period ofpenance, fasting, and prayer..
  1474. Easter Vigil. We light thenew fire and the Easter Candle..
  1475. Easter Vigil is the first celebration of Easter, a word that means“passover.” On Easter, we celebrate theResurrection of Jesus to new life..
  1476. Easter Vigil.after Easter..
  1477. Easter Vigil, in whichseveral events of the Old Testament prefigure Baptism. Christ’s own baptism reveals more of the sacrament’s meaning..
  1478. Easter Vigil, it precedes these Baptisms with nine Scripture readings thatencompass all of Salvation History.They recall for us how everything inthe past either prefigured or preparedpeople for the coming of Jesus..
  1479. Easter VigilReadingsThe Church has chosennine readings for the EasterVigil—seven from the OldTestament and two fromthe New Testament. A list ofthese readings is given below..
  1480. Easter Vigil service. At thisgreat Feast of the Resurrection, thecatechumens joined themselves tothe Paschal Mystery of Jesus andbegan a new life as full Churchmembers..
  1481. Easter Vigil in the presence of the assembly of the faithful; it takesplace in the baptistery. Likewise, the Baptism of infants istypically celebrated during aSunday Mass to highlight theconnection with both the Eucharist and other members ofthe Church..
  1482. Easter Vigil teach that God always initiates our relationshipwith him. God calls us and invites us to become hissons and daughters..
  1483. Easter Vigil service. The smallcandle has two meanings..
  1484. Easter Vigil usually proceed directlywith the celebration of the Sacramentof Confirmation. This is then followedby the Liturgy of the Eucharist and thereception of First Communion..
  1485. Easter Vigil. After a prayer over the elect, the bishop dismisses them..
  1486. Easter Vigil. The celebrationof new life in Christ begins witha reading from the creation account..
  1487. Easter Vigil. “For allthe baptized, children or adults,faith must grow after Baptism..
  1488. Easter Vigil readings that especially speaks to you about themeaning of Baptism. Bring your picture or painting to share with the class..
  1489. Easter Vigil (using the Sacred Chrismconsecrated by the bishop). Also, if aperson is in danger of death, a priestcan give him or her Confirmation..
  1490. Easter Vigil.Nicene CreedThe formal Profession of Faith recited at Mass..
  1491.  
  1492. Jesus Baptism
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  1494.  
  1495. Gifts of the Holy Spirit
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  1497. Gifts of the Holy Spirit;allows us to grow in goodnessthrough the moral virtues.In Baptism, God claims us as hisown and makes his dwelling in us..
  1498. Gifts of the Holy SpiritOutpourings of God’s giftsto help us live a Christianlife. The traditional sevenGifts of the Holy Spirit arewisdom,understanding,counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of theLord..
  1499. Gifts of the Holy Spirit arewisdom,understanding,counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of theLord.moral virtuesVirtues acquired throughhuman effort and with thehelp of God’s grace..
  1500. Gifts of the Holy Spirit and givewitness to the Gospel of Jesus. The intercessions may include the followingexamples, or something similar..
  1501. Gifts of the Holy Spirit helpus grow in holiness and union withthe Blessed Trinity. They help us listenmore closely to God’s Word and helpus act on that Word in daily life..
  1502. Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Asa child and an adolescent,he grew in wisdom; laterhe expressed that wisdomin his parables..
  1503. Gifts of the Holy SpiritOutpourings of God’s gifts to help us live a Christianlife. The traditional seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit arewisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord..
  1504. Gifts of the Holy Spirit arewisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.exorcismsPrayerful rites in preparation for Baptism that invokeGod’s help in overcoming the power of Satan and thespirit of evil..
  1505.  
  1506. Chrism
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  1508. Chrismation), Eucharist,Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick,Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Several doctrinal elements are common to the Seven Sacraments..
  1509. Chrismation)“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Element: oil (Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit.”anointing with oilEucharist“This is my Body..
  1510. Chrism) Gesture:Spirit.”anointing with oilEucharist“This is my Body..
  1511. Chrism. If the celebration ofConfirmation does not follow immediately (as ininfant Baptism), the celebrant anoints each newly baptized (neophyte) on the crown of the headwith consecrated oil known as Sacred Chrism..
  1512. ChrismBlessed by a bishop, thisperfumed oil is used foranointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  1513. Chrism Mass on oraround Holy Thursday. Thisblessed oil is used to anointcatechumens, giving themwisdom and strength in theirjourney toward Baptism..
  1514. Chrism,and the words “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”The Grace of ConfirmationThe grace, or effect, of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit; thesacrament is intimately connected with Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace..
  1515. Chrism, and the words “Be sealedwith the Gift of the Holy Spirit”—he faces the candidates and the rest of the gathered faithful and prays:My dear friends:in Baptism God our Father gave the new birth ofeternal lifeto his chosen sons and daughters.Let us pray to our Fatherthat he will pour out the Holy Spiritto strengthen his sons and daughters with his giftsand anoint them to be more like Christ the Son ofGod..
  1516. Chrism, theoil used in Confirmation,takes its name from Christ.Chrism is traditionally amixture of olive oil (whichby its rich and abundantnature symbolizes the Spirit’s overflowing outpouringof grace) and balsam (a fragrant perfume—sometimesreferred to as “the balm ofGilead”—used in healingand preservation from corruption)..
  1517. Chrism have anew identity—that of Christians. Allanointed followers of Jesus share in hismission and have the special duty ofproclaiming his Gospel to the world..
  1518. ChrismationThe name in the Easternrites for the Sacramentof Confirmation. It comesfrom the chrism used aspart of the sacrament..
  1519. Chrism was begun. The priestat Baptism gives the first anointingwith Sacred Chrism..
  1520. Chrism, takes place once a year—either on or near Holy Thursday. Representatives from all parishes in a diocesegather for Mass in the diocesan cathedral (church of the bishop) to have thebishop bless the sacred oils that willbe used in each parish throughout theyear..
  1521. Chrism Mass, the bishopmay actually make the chrism by pouring balsam into olive oil. (This mixingmay also have occurred before Mass..
  1522. Chrism, Sacramentary)Only the bishop can consecrate theSacred Chrism. Thus, whenever it isused in a sacrament (Baptism, Confirmation, or Holy Orders), the chrism re-minds us of the authority and approvalof the bishop as the official successor ofthe Apostles and as the representativeof the wider Church, and the connection of the bishop to the Sacrament ofConfirmation..
  1523. Chrism. Thus, whenever it isused in a sacrament (Baptism, Confirmation, or Holy Orders), the chrism re-minds us of the authority and approvalof the bishop as the official successor ofthe Apostles and as the representativeof the wider Church, and the connection of the bishop to the Sacrament ofConfirmation..
  1524. Chrism MassAn annual Mass celebrated in a diocesan cathedralon or near Holy Thursdayin which the bishop consecrates the Sacred Chrismthat will be used in the diocese throughout the year.balsamAn oily, resinous substance that flows from certain plants, like pine, andwhich the Church usuallymixes with olive oil for useas chrism..
  1525. Chrismthat will be used in the diocese throughout the year.balsamAn oily, resinous substance that flows from certain plants, like pine, andwhich the Church usuallymixes with olive oil for useas chrism..
  1526. Chrism to the bishop as each candidate comes forwardwith his or her sponsor. The sponsorgives the candidate’s name to the bishop and places his or her hand on thecandidate’s shoulder..
  1527. Chrismconsecrated by the bishop). Also, if aperson is in danger of death, a priestcan give him or her Confirmation..
  1528. Chrism, saying, “N., be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit..
  1529. Chrism Mass in your diocese or read about the rite of the Chrism Mass in a Sacramentary. Writea report about the Chrism Mass rituals and their meaning..
  1530. Chrism Mass orat the time of anointing.The Oil of the Sick is an efficacious sign of healing andstrength that is part of theSacrament of the Anointingof the Sick..
  1531. Chrism, and Oil of Catechumens. The bishopblesses the oils, saying over the Oil of the Sick:My brothers and sisters, with faith let us askthe Lord to hear our prayers for our brother(sister) N..
  1532. Chrism Mass.Anointing with Oil of the SickIn the Roman Rite, the priest (or bishop) anointsthe forehead of the sick person(s), saying: “Through thisholy anointing, may the Lord in his love and mercy helpyou with the grace of the Holy Spirit..
  1533. Chrism consecrated us as God’s children. Itbound us to him in a covenant relationship that sickness and death cannot destroy..
  1534. ChrismPresentation of Bookof the GospelsLiturgy of the Eucharist(new priest concelebrates withbishop and other priests)Liturgy of the EucharistExamination ofthe CandidateAnointing of the Bishop’sHead with Sacred ChrismSeating of the new bishopLiturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  1535. ChrismSeating of the new bishopLiturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  1536. Chrism.This is the fourth anointing the bishop has received in his lifetime (the firstat Baptism, the second at Confirmation, and the third at ordination to thepriesthood), which signifies the bishop’s role as the Head of Christ’s Bodyin his diocese..
  1537. Chrism at ordination offers the priest the grace of theHoly Spirit to make his future ministry fruitful. According to the Code ofCanon Law, only ordained priests (andbishops) may validly consecrate thebread and wine at Mass..
  1538. Chrism MassAn annual Mass celebrated in a diocesan cathedralon or near Holy Thursday in which the bishop consecrates the Sacred Chrism that will be used in the diocese throughout the year.ChrismationThe name in the Eastern rites for the Sacrament ofConfirmation..
  1539. Chrism that will be used in the diocese throughout the year.ChrismationThe name in the Eastern rites for the Sacrament ofConfirmation..
  1540. ChrismationThe name in the Eastern rites for the Sacrament ofConfirmation. It comes from the chrism used as partof the sacrament..
  1541. Chrism Mass on or around Holy Thursday.This blessed oil is used to anoint catechumens, givingthem wisdom and strength in their journey towardBaptism..
  1542. Chrism Mass or at the time of anointing.The Oil of the Sick is an efficacious sign of healing andstrength that is part of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick..
  1543. ChrismBlessed by a bishop, this perfumed oil is used foranointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  1544.  
  1545. Chrism Mass
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  1547. Chrism Mass on oraround Holy Thursday. Thisblessed oil is used to anointcatechumens, giving themwisdom and strength in theirjourney toward Baptism..
  1548. Chrism Mass, the bishopmay actually make the chrism by pouring balsam into olive oil. (This mixingmay also have occurred before Mass..
  1549. Chrism MassAn annual Mass celebrated in a diocesan cathedralon or near Holy Thursdayin which the bishop consecrates the Sacred Chrismthat will be used in the diocese throughout the year.balsamAn oily, resinous substance that flows from certain plants, like pine, andwhich the Church usuallymixes with olive oil for useas chrism..
  1550. Chrism Mass in your diocese or read about the rite of the Chrism Mass in a Sacramentary. Writea report about the Chrism Mass rituals and their meaning..
  1551. Chrism Mass orat the time of anointing.The Oil of the Sick is an efficacious sign of healing andstrength that is part of theSacrament of the Anointingof the Sick..
  1552. Chrism Mass.Anointing with Oil of the SickIn the Roman Rite, the priest (or bishop) anointsthe forehead of the sick person(s), saying: “Through thisholy anointing, may the Lord in his love and mercy helpyou with the grace of the Holy Spirit..
  1553. Chrism MassAn annual Mass celebrated in a diocesan cathedralon or near Holy Thursday in which the bishop consecrates the Sacred Chrism that will be used in the diocese throughout the year.ChrismationThe name in the Eastern rites for the Sacrament ofConfirmation..
  1554. Chrism Mass on or around Holy Thursday.This blessed oil is used to anoint catechumens, givingthem wisdom and strength in their journey towardBaptism..
  1555. Chrism Mass or at the time of anointing.The Oil of the Sick is an efficacious sign of healing andstrength that is part of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick..
  1556.  
  1557. Confirmation
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  1559. Confirmation. Our union with Christ and theChurch is strengthened..
  1560. Confirmation (or Chrismation), Eucharist,Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick,Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Several doctrinal elements are common to the Seven Sacraments..
  1561. Confirmation.Before his Ascension, Christ entrusted his Apostles, and hence, hisChurch, with the power of the HolySpirit..
  1562. Confirmation, and Holy Orders—confer anindelible sacramental character bywhich a Christian shares in the priesthood of Christ according to differentstates and functions.The Sacraments of FaithChrist gave the Church the mission to evangelize others..
  1563. Confirmation, andHoly Orders. The mark is apermanent configuration toJesus Christ and a specificstanding in the Church..
  1564. Confirmation (orChrismation)“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Element: oil (Sacred Chrism) Gesture:Spirit.”anointing with oilEucharist“This is my Body..
  1565. Confirmation,and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigilservice. Over the centuries, Lent wasextended to the forty days before Easter (excluding Sundays) as a period ofpenance, fasting, and prayer..
  1566. Confirmation, and First Eucharist.And we rejoice in the central proclamation of faith: Christ is indeed risenfrom the dead!The Easter Vigil is the first celebration of Easter, a word that means“passover..
  1567. Confirmation Fills Uswith the Holy SpiritThe General Introduction says:“Signed with the gift of the Spirit inConfirmation, Christians more perfectly become the image of their Lordand are filled with the Holy Spirit.” TheHoly Spirit brings Confirmation candidates into conformity with Christand enables them to spread Christ’spresence to all..
  1568. Confirmation, Christians more perfectly become the image of their Lordand are filled with the Holy Spirit.” TheHoly Spirit brings Confirmation candidates into conformity with Christand enables them to spread Christ’spresence to all..
  1569. Confirmation candidates into conformity with Christand enables them to spread Christ’spresence to all. The Holy Spirit isthe source of holiness and love in theChurch, and the bond of unity amongall Christians..
  1570. Confirmation, and Eucharist initiate us intoJesus and into the Church. The Sacraments of Initiation make us the adopted sons and daughters of Godthe Father..
  1571. Confirmation,and Eucharist as Sacraments of Initiation and celebrating these sacraments on the evening of the EasterVigil. This process of complete initiation is for adultsand children of catechetical age—the Rite of ChristianInitiation of Adults (RCIA)..
  1572. Confirmation and Eucharist take place at timesseparate from Baptism.This unit provides an overview of the Sacramentsof Christian Initiation, focusing particularly on an understanding of the sacraments, ways the sacraments arecelebrated, the graces of the sacraments, and several waysthe sacraments empower us to lead lives in unity withChrist and his Church..
  1573. Confirmation, and Eucharist atthe Easter Vigil service. At thisgreat Feast of the Resurrection, thecatechumens joined themselves tothe Paschal Mystery of Jesus andbegan a new life as full Churchmembers..
  1574. Confirmation and First Eucharist at the sametime. (Since the babies can’t eat food,the priest puts a small spoonful of theBlood of Christ under the species ofconsecrated wine into their mouths..
  1575. Confirmation. MscrutiniesPrayer services in whichthe Church prays for andover the elect..
  1576. Confirmation. This is then followedby the Liturgy of the Eucharist and thereception of First Communion..
  1577. Confirmation, and Holy Orders.It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  1578. Confirmation—especially the gift of the HolySpirit—is witnessed over time in many visible fruits.Understanding the Sacrament of ConfirmationConfirmation is the “sacrament of the Holy Spirit”; the Spirit’s presence with the ChosenPeople, Jesus Christ, and the Church has been present since the beginning..
  1579. ConfirmationConfirmation is the “sacrament of the Holy Spirit”; the Spirit’s presence with the ChosenPeople, Jesus Christ, and the Church has been present since the beginning.Celebrating the Sacrament of ConfirmationOther prayers and rituals that highlight the meaning of the sacrament surround theessential rite of Confirmation—the laying on of hands, an anointing with Sacred Chrism,and the words “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit..
  1580. Confirmation is the “sacrament of the Holy Spirit”; the Spirit’s presence with the ChosenPeople, Jesus Christ, and the Church has been present since the beginning.Celebrating the Sacrament of ConfirmationOther prayers and rituals that highlight the meaning of the sacrament surround theessential rite of Confirmation—the laying on of hands, an anointing with Sacred Chrism,and the words “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit..
  1581. ConfirmationOther prayers and rituals that highlight the meaning of the sacrament surround theessential rite of Confirmation—the laying on of hands, an anointing with Sacred Chrism,and the words “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”The Grace of ConfirmationThe grace, or effect, of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit; thesacrament is intimately connected with Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace..
  1582. Confirmation—the laying on of hands, an anointing with Sacred Chrism,and the words “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”The Grace of ConfirmationThe grace, or effect, of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit; thesacrament is intimately connected with Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace..
  1583. ConfirmationThe grace, or effect, of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit; thesacrament is intimately connected with Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace.Confirmation Confers a New CharacterThe indelible character we receive at Confirmation helps us spread and defend the faithas witnesses of Christ..
  1584. Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit; thesacrament is intimately connected with Baptism and increases and deepens baptismalgrace.Confirmation Confers a New CharacterThe indelible character we receive at Confirmation helps us spread and defend the faithas witnesses of Christ..
  1585. Confirmation Confers a New CharacterThe indelible character we receive at Confirmation helps us spread and defend the faithas witnesses of Christ.The Gift of SpeechAs a bishop begins the essential rite of the Sacrament of Confirmation—the laying on of hands, theanointing with Sacred Chrism, and the words “Be sealedwith the Gift of the Holy Spirit”—he faces the candidates and the rest of the gathered faithful and prays:My dear friends:in Baptism God our Father gave the new birth ofeternal lifeto his chosen sons and daughters..
  1586. Confirmation helps us spread and defend the faithas witnesses of Christ.The Gift of SpeechAs a bishop begins the essential rite of the Sacrament of Confirmation—the laying on of hands, theanointing with Sacred Chrism, and the words “Be sealedwith the Gift of the Holy Spirit”—he faces the candidates and the rest of the gathered faithful and prays:My dear friends:in Baptism God our Father gave the new birth ofeternal lifeto his chosen sons and daughters..
  1587. Confirmation—the laying on of hands, theanointing with Sacred Chrism, and the words “Be sealedwith the Gift of the Holy Spirit”—he faces the candidates and the rest of the gathered faithful and prays:My dear friends:in Baptism God our Father gave the new birth ofeternal lifeto his chosen sons and daughters.Let us pray to our Fatherthat he will pour out the Holy Spiritto strengthen his sons and daughters with his giftsand anoint them to be more like Christ the Son ofGod..
  1588. Confirmation—especially the gift of theHoly Spirit—is like that. Given time, the evidence ofthe Spirit’s power and gift can be dramatic..
  1589. Confirmation into conformity with Christ and enables them tospread Christ’s presence to all. The Holy Spirit is thesource of holiness and love in the Church, and the bondof unity among all Christians..
  1590. Confirmation has beencalled the “sacrament of the Holy Spirit.” This chapternot only explores more of the effects of the sacrament,but also traces the origins of Confirmation, how it iscelebrated, and ways the gift of the Holy Spirit andthe particular seven Gifts of the Spirit transform thosewho receive it in ways that parallel the experience ofSoeren Palumbo..
  1591. ConfirmationAt Baptism, we are reborn as sonsand daughters of God and called topublicly profess the faith we have received from the Church. At Confirmation we aremore perfectly bound to the Churchand are endowed with the specialstrength of the holy Spirit..
  1592. Confirmation we aremore perfectly bound to the Churchand are endowed with the specialstrength of the holy Spirit. Hence,as true witnesses of Christ, [we] aremore strictly obliged to both spreadand to defend the faith by word anddeed..
  1593. Confirmation that symbolizes the giving of theFather’s own Spirit to the recipient.When the bishop extends his handsover or imposes his hands on candidates for Confirmation, many similar events from Scripture are recalled..
  1594. Confirmation today. We receive the bishop’s confirmation that the Holy Spiritresides in us and acts within us..
  1595. Confirmation,takes its name from Christ.Chrism is traditionally amixture of olive oil (whichby its rich and abundantnature symbolizes the Spirit’s overflowing outpouringof grace) and balsam (a fragrant perfume—sometimesreferred to as “the balm ofGilead”—used in healingand preservation from corruption)..
  1596. Confirmation. It comesfrom the chrism used aspart of the sacrament..
  1597. Confirmation was generally part of one singlecelebration with Baptism. St..
  1598. Confirmation emerged, one in the East andone in the West.In the Roman Church (the West),there was a desire to maintain the bishop’s explicit connection with the sacrament..
  1599. Confirmation expresses theunity of the new Christian with thebishop and those elements.To maintain the connection withthe bishop, double anointing with Sacred Chrism was begun..
  1600. Confirmationconfers the second anointing. However, if an adult is baptized, only onepost-baptismal anointing, confirmation, is administered, and it is done bythe priest..
  1601. Confirmation by several years. In the East,Baptism and Confirmation are celebrated together, with the priest doingthe anointing..
  1602. Confirmation are celebrated together, with the priest doingthe anointing. To maintain connectionwith the bishop, the priest anoints onlywith myron (chrism) consecrated bythe bishop..
  1603. Confirmation for post-baptismal anointings.These councils required bishops to visitrural parts of their dioceses regularly toconfirm the newly baptized..
  1604. Confirmation on an official list ofthe Seven Sacraments.In the sixteenth century, the Council of Trent defended the sacramentalcharacter of Confirmation, which hadbeen challenged by Protestant reformers who felt that Baptism had beenweakened by overemphasizing the laying on of hands and anointing..
  1605. Confirmation, which hadbeen challenged by Protestant reformers who felt that Baptism had beenweakened by overemphasizing the laying on of hands and anointing. It wasthen common for a person to be confirmed sometime between the age ofdiscretion and about age fourteen..
  1606. ConfirmationIn his famous Summa Theologica, St. Thomas Aquinas answered the objections to the idea that Confirmationis in fact a sacrament and that Christ instituted it:Concerning the institution of this sacrament there are three opinions..
  1607. Confirmationis in fact a sacrament and that Christ instituted it:Concerning the institution of this sacrament there are three opinions. Some have maintained that thissacrament was instituted neither by Christ, nor by the Apostles; but later in the course of time by oneof the councils..
  1608. Confirmationwas usually celebrated later, after FirstCommunion, and the traditional orderof the sacraments was not followed.Today this is the order for receivingthe sacraments for most Catholics whoare baptized as infants..
  1609. Confirmation allows for conferences of bishops, usuallyfrom individual nations, to name theappropriate age for Confirmation. Inthe United States, the age of Confirmation ranges from the age of discretion to about age sixteen..
  1610. Confirmation. Inthe United States, the age of Confirmation ranges from the age of discretion to about age sixteen..
  1611. Confirmation ranges from the age of discretion to about age sixteen. The specificrange varies from one diocese to another..
  1612. Confirmation name. This nameoften is that of a canonized saintor Christian hero who inspires theperson to be a good Christian..
  1613. Confirmation, if celebrated separatelyfrom Baptism, includes a public renewal ofbaptismal promises by the confirmandi.In Confirmation, we remember who we are—Christ’s own possessions..
  1614. Confirmation, we remember who we are—Christ’s own possessions. We also remember how theSpirit has been working in us since Baptism to make usstronger and more committed Christians..
  1615. ConfirmationThe celebration of Confirmationactually begins at a solemn ceremonythat precedes the sacrament. This ceremony, the consecration of the SacredChrism, takes place once a year—either on or near Holy Thursday..
  1616. Confirmationactually begins at a solemn ceremonythat precedes the sacrament. This ceremony, the consecration of the SacredChrism, takes place once a year—either on or near Holy Thursday..
  1617. Confirmation, or Holy Orders), the chrism re-minds us of the authority and approvalof the bishop as the official successor ofthe Apostles and as the representativeof the wider Church, and the connection of the bishop to the Sacrament ofConfirmation.The celebration of Confirmationitself ordinarily takes place at Massafter the Liturgy of the Word, in thepresence of the Christian assembly..
  1618. Confirmation.The celebration of Confirmationitself ordinarily takes place at Massafter the Liturgy of the Word, in thepresence of the Christian assembly..
  1619. Confirmationitself ordinarily takes place at Massafter the Liturgy of the Word, in thepresence of the Christian assembly. Asthe bishop is to be present, his specialchair (cathedra) is placed in the sanctuary..
  1620. ConfirmationReadingsRead the passages below,which are often used in theConfirmation liturgy, and select one in each group thatresonates with you and relates to the other readingsyou have chosen about themeaning of this sacrament.Compose a “Confirmationhomily” that incorporatesthe main theme of thesereadings..
  1621. Confirmation liturgy, and select one in each group thatresonates with you and relates to the other readingsyou have chosen about themeaning of this sacrament.Compose a “Confirmationhomily” that incorporatesthe main theme of thesereadings..
  1622. Confirmation.After the Gospel, a catechist, deacon, or priest presents the candidatesfor Confirmation to the bishop..
  1623. Confirmation to the bishop. If possible, each candidate’s name is readaloud and the person comes forwardindividually to meet the bishop..
  1624. Confirmation.After the homily, the candidatespublicly renew their baptismal promises before the bishop..
  1625. ConfirmationAfter the Profession of Faith, thebishop extends his hands over thewhole group, praying for outpouringof the Spirit. He says,All-powerful God, Father of ourLord Jesus Christ,by water and the Holy Spirityou freed your sons and daughters from sinand gave them new life..
  1626. Confirmation,he may appoint a pastor or priest torepresent him if he is unable to attend.In the Eastern Church, the pastor orpriest usually administers Confirmation in the bishop’s name at Baptism..
  1627. Confirmation in the bishop’s name at Baptism.The actual anointing with oil takesplace next..
  1628. Confirmation ends withGeneral Intercessions. These prayersare for the newly confirmed and theirfamilies..
  1629. Confirmation BlessingThe Liturgy of the Eucharist follows the rite of Confirmation. AfterCommunion, the bishop gives all theassembled people a special blessing, reminding them of their own consecration to profess the true faith as God’schildren:Bishop: God our Father, completethe work you have begun and keep the giftsof your Holy Spirit active in the hearts of yourpeople..
  1630. Confirmation. AfterCommunion, the bishop gives all theassembled people a special blessing, reminding them of their own consecration to profess the true faith as God’schildren:Bishop: God our Father, completethe work you have begun and keep the giftsof your Holy Spirit active in the hearts of yourpeople..
  1631. Confirmation called for thebishop to lightly slap eachconfirmand on the cheek.This gesture symbolized thesacrament’s power to imbuethe person with strengthto fight the battle againsttemptation and the enemiesof the faith..
  1632. Confirmation. Without Confirmation andEucharist, Baptism iscertainly valid and efficacious, but nevertheless Christian initiationremains incomplete..
  1633. Confirmation iscalled the “sacramentof Christian maturity” the reception ofthe sacrament is erroneously connectedwith achieving an adult level of faithand an adult level of growth. Preparation for the sacrament in the past hasincluded sharing a lesson that “onceconfirmed, you are an adult in theChurch..
  1634. Confirmation is a bishop.Bishops are successors of the Apostles..
  1635. Confirmation themselves clearly demonstrates that the effect of thesacrament is to unite those who receiveit more closely to the Church, to theApostles, and to the mission of bearingwitness to Christ.There are situations when a priestmay confer Confirmation..
  1636. Confirmation. As mentioned, a priest typically is the ministerof Confirmation to adults who receiveall three Sacraments of Initiation at theEaster Vigil (using the Sacred Chrismconsecrated by the bishop)..
  1637. Confirmation to adults who receiveall three Sacraments of Initiation at theEaster Vigil (using the Sacred Chrismconsecrated by the bishop). Also, if aperson is in danger of death, a priestcan give him or her Confirmation..
  1638. ConfirmationBaptism and Confirmation are intimately linked. Confirmation flowsfrom Baptism..
  1639. Confirmation are intimately linked. Confirmation flowsfrom Baptism..
  1640. Confirmation continues what Baptismbegins. Baptism gives us new life inChrist and new identity as members ofhis Body, the Church..
  1641. Confirmation, on the other hand,strengthens, intensifies, deepens, orbuilds on the graces we were given atBaptism. It intensifies our relationshipwith the Holy Spirit, who lives withinus..
  1642. Confirmation completes Baptismand perfects Baptismal grace. It helpsus become more complete and perfectimages of Christ and members of hisBody..
  1643. Confirmation, and Eucharist. ThroughBaptism, we die to sin and rise to newlife with the Holy Trinity..
  1644. Confirmation keeps us spiritually functioning in a healthyway all throughout life. Confirmation helps us grow and mature in faith..
  1645. Confirmation helps us grow and mature in faith. That is why St..
  1646. Confirmation helps us grow asthe Body of Christ and grow upspiritually.Like Baptism, Confirmation is given only once, since ittoo imprints on our soul an indelible spiritual mark, the character that allows us to testifyto our faith in Christ..
  1647. Confirmation is given only once, since ittoo imprints on our soul an indelible spiritual mark, the character that allows us to testifyto our faith in Christ. As Jesushimself promised before he ascended to Heaven,And (behold) I am sending thepromise of my Father upon you;but stay in the city until you areclothed with power from onhigh..
  1648. Confirmation acts continuallywithin us, providing us with the necessary spiritualgifts needed to grow closer to God. The Sacrament ofthe Eucharist is the daily food our bodies need in orderto continue to grow in the nourishment of faith..
  1649. Confirmation, however, is like good soil. Itnurtures faith..
  1650. Confirmation helps us remain faithfulto Christ. As St..
  1651. Confirmation like our lifeblood?ConfirmationConfers a NewCharacterAnother grace of Confirmationis related to a new, indelible characterwe receive in the sacrament, a different one than we received at Baptism.This character helps us spread and defend the faith as witnesses of Christand to never be ashamed of the cross..
  1652. ConfirmationConfers a NewCharacterAnother grace of Confirmationis related to a new, indelible characterwe receive in the sacrament, a different one than we received at Baptism.This character helps us spread and defend the faith as witnesses of Christand to never be ashamed of the cross..
  1653. Confirmationis related to a new, indelible characterwe receive in the sacrament, a different one than we received at Baptism.This character helps us spread and defend the faith as witnesses of Christand to never be ashamed of the cross..
  1654. Confirmation came tobe viewed in a militaristic way too. St..
  1655. Confirmation strengthens baptized Christians so thatthey might become “soldiers for Christ,” defending thetrue faith against evil.Catholics who have received Confirmation are subsequently required to live “in God’s spirit..
  1656. Confirmation are subsequently required to live “in God’s spirit.” As St..
  1657. Confirmation only once, the effect of Confirmationis continual and ongoing. Recall the story of SoerenPalumbo..
  1658. Confirmation strengthens our faith. Just as the human body grows and develops, so our spiritual life mustalso grow and develop..
  1659. Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christianinitiation remains valid and efficacious but incomplete..
  1660. Confirmation commitment. Give examples of how she allowed the Holy Spiritto work in her and through her to buildup a multicultural Church..
  1661. Confirmation.Ongoing AssignmentsAs you cover the material in this chapter, choose and complete at least three of these assignments..
  1662. Confirmationconfer a spiritual identity or character, we may receivethese sacraments only once. Eucharist, on the otherhand, is like the daily food the physical body needs tomaintain its strength and health..
  1663. Confirmation—a practice that hadbecome popular during the nineteenth century as partof a liturgical movement that viewed Communion as anintegral part of the Mass. Besides obeying the Church’srules regarding the reception of Communion, it is important to desire to be one with God in Jesus and theHoly Spirit..
  1664. Confirmation. In both Baptism and Confirmation, we were alsoanointed with oil..
  1665. Confirmation, and Eucharist are Sacraments of Christian Initiation. They form the commonvocation of all Catholics—a vocation to holiness andto the mission of evangelizing the world..
  1666. Confirmation, and the third at ordination to thepriesthood), which signifies the bishop’s role as the Head of Christ’s Bodyin his diocese. Next, the new bishop isgiven a Book of the Gospels as a sign ofhis ministry to proclaim the Word andto witness to the truth..
  1667. Confirmation. It comes from the chrism used as partof the sacrament..
  1668. Confirmation.celibacyThe renunciation of marriage made by those who receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders for more perfectobservance of chastity..
  1669. Confirmation.ConfiteorA term that means “I confess,” it is used at the beginning of Mass and at other times to prepare to receive grace..
  1670. Confirmation,and Holy Orders. The mark is a permanent configuration to Jesus Christ and a specific standing in theChurch..
  1671. Confirmation, and Holy Orders. It represents the gift of theHoly Spirit..
  1672.  
  1673. Council of Trent
  1674. ___________________________________________________
  1675. Council of Trent defended the sacramentalcharacter of Confirmation, which hadbeen challenged by Protestant reformers who felt that Baptism had beenweakened by overemphasizing the laying on of hands and anointing. It wasthen common for a person to be confirmed sometime between the age ofdiscretion and about age fourteen..
  1676. Council of Trent defined the Eucharist as “an unbloody sacrifice.” What this means is thatthe Eucharist is really the sacrament of the sacrifice of Jesus..
  1677. Council of Trentsummarized Church teaching about this belief:. ..
  1678. Council of Trent.Because bishops increasingly neededpriests who could celebrate Mass (deacons did not have that power), the diaconate as an active ministry declined..
  1679. Council of Trentrequired the seminary training of priests.The council also reaffirmed Holy Orders as a sacrament and emphasized theteaching that Holy Orders gave prieststhe power to celebrate Eucharist andforgive sins in Christ’s name..
  1680. Council of Trent instructed the bishops in each diocese to set up a seminarycollege to train men for the priesthood.social justiceA form of justice that treats all people fairly andequally, according to their due..
  1681.  
  1682. Pastor’s role in Confirmation
  1683. ___________________________________________________
  1684.  
  1685. Bishops role in Confirmation
  1686. ___________________________________________________
  1687.  
  1688. Age of Discernment
  1689. ___________________________________________________
  1690.  
  1691. Traditional order of Reception
  1692. ___________________________________________________
  1693.  
  1694. Liturgy of the Word
  1695. ___________________________________________________
  1696. Liturgy of the Wordat Sunday Masses usually consists of areading from the Old Testament, a responsorial from the Book of Psalms, aNew Testament reading, and a Gospelreading. During the Easter season thefirst reading comes from the Acts ofthe Apostles, or the Book of Revelation..
  1697. Liturgy of the WordThe part of the Mass that includes the “writings of theprophets” (the Old Testament reading and psalm) andthe “memoirs of the Apostles” (the New TestamentEpistles and the Gospel),the homily, the profession offaith, and the intercessionsfor the world.homilyA reflection given by abishop, priest, or deaconthat reflects on the Scripture readings during Massor the sacraments..
  1698. Liturgy of the Word at Massand attended the celebration ofother liturgical rites of the Church.They became involved in the localChurch’s work of charity andservice..
  1699. Liturgy of the Word. From this time onward, thecatechumens are considered members of the Church..
  1700. Liturgy of the Word. The first reading for this Sunday (Year A) recountsthe sin of Adam and Eve..
  1701. Liturgy of the Word, in thepresence of the Christian assembly. Asthe bishop is to be present, his specialchair (cathedra) is placed in the sanctuary..
  1702. Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.The Graces of Holy CommunionUnity with Christ, forgiveness of venial sins, incorporation into the Church, and being Eucharistfor others, especially the poor, are among the graces we receive from Holy Communion..
  1703. Liturgy of the Wordin the Eucharistic service. Catechumens joined baptized Christians forthis part of the Mass to hear readingsfrom the Apostles and to learn aboutJesus..
  1704. Liturgy of the Wordand Liturgy of the Eucharist form“one single act of worship.” The Catechism asks:Is this not the same movement asthe Paschal meal of the risen Jesuswith his disciples? Walking withthem he explained the Scriptures tothem; sitting with them at table “hetook bread, blessed and broke it, andgave it to them..
  1705. Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.Introductory and concluding rites surround them..
  1706. Liturgy of the WordThe Liturgy of the Word is common with each sacrament. At Mass,there is a first reading, from either theOld Testament, the Acts of the Apostles, or Revelation..
  1707. Liturgy of the Word is common with each sacrament. At Mass,there is a first reading, from either theOld Testament, the Acts of the Apostles, or Revelation..
  1708. Liturgy of the Word isto help us recognize not only our sins but also God’sabundant mercy. No sin is too terrible for God to forgive..
  1709. Liturgy of the Word? How does the Rite of Penance remind us of the sacrament’s connection to Baptism? How does contrition of the penitent begin prior to his or her coming to the sacrament? Explain the difference between mortal sin, venial sin, and social sin. Define perfect contrition and imperfect contrition..
  1710. Liturgy of the WordThe Liturgy of the Word may consist of a first reading (usually from the Old Testament), a ResponsorialPsalm, a second reading (usually from the New Testament), a Gospel acclamation, a Gospel reading, and ahomily given by the presiding priest or bishop. In cases of necessity (such as impending death), the Liturgyof the Word may be shortened considerably..
  1711. Liturgy of the Word may consist of a first reading (usually from the Old Testament), a ResponsorialPsalm, a second reading (usually from the New Testament), a Gospel acclamation, a Gospel reading, and ahomily given by the presiding priest or bishop. In cases of necessity (such as impending death), the Liturgyof the Word may be shortened considerably..
  1712. Liturgy of the Word, representatives from eachparish process to the sanctuary with the Oil of the Sick,Sacred Chrism, and Oil of Catechumens. The bishopblesses the oils, saying over the Oil of the Sick:My brothers and sisters, with faith let us askthe Lord to hear our prayers for our brother(sister) N..
  1713. Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Thecomplete order of Mass:To receive Holy Communion properly, a personmust be in the state of grace (free from mortal sin),have the right intention (only for the purpose of pleasing God), and observe the Communion fast..
  1714. Liturgy of the Word.common priesthoodThe priesthood of the faithful..
  1715. Liturgy of the WordThe part of the Mass that includes the “writings ofthe prophets” (the Old Testament reading and psalm)and the “memoirs of the Apostles” (the New Testament Epistles and the Gospel), the homily, the profession of faith, and the intercessions for the world.liturgyThe official public worship of the Church..
  1716. Liturgy of the Word.MessiahThe long-prophesied Savior that God would send tosave people from their sins..
  1717.  
  1718. Liturgy of the Eucharist
  1719. ___________________________________________________
  1720. Liturgy of the Eucharist and thereception of First Communion. In theWestern Church, the baptismal rite forbabies concludes with a solemn blessing of the newly baptized, along withtheir parents and the entire assembly..
  1721. Liturgy of the Eucharist follows.During Lent, the elect will celebrate three rites known as scrutinies..
  1722. Liturgy of the Eucharist follows the rite of Confirmation. AfterCommunion, the bishop gives all theassembled people a special blessing, reminding them of their own consecration to profess the true faith as God’schildren:Bishop: God our Father, completethe work you have begun and keep the giftsof your Holy Spirit active in the hearts of yourpeople..
  1723. Liturgy of the Eucharist.The Graces of Holy CommunionUnity with Christ, forgiveness of venial sins, incorporation into the Church, and being Eucharistfor others, especially the poor, are among the graces we receive from Holy Communion..
  1724. Liturgy of the Eucharist was held onlyon special occasions. By the beginning of the third century, the meal wasdropped altogether..
  1725. Liturgy of the Eucharist form“one single act of worship.” The Catechism asks:Is this not the same movement asthe Paschal meal of the risen Jesuswith his disciples? Walking withthem he explained the Scriptures tothem; sitting with them at table “hetook bread, blessed and broke it, andgave it to them..
  1726. Liturgy of the Eucharist.Introductory and concluding rites surround them..
  1727. Liturgy of the Eucharist, follows this general structure:People: Amen.People: And with your spirit..
  1728. Liturgy of the Eucharistand of the Mass itself. There are fourmain Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite..
  1729. Liturgy of the Eucharist(new priest concelebrates withbishop and other priests)Liturgy of the EucharistExamination ofthe CandidateAnointing of the Bishop’sHead with Sacred ChrismSeating of the new bishopLiturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  1730. Liturgy of the EucharistExamination ofthe CandidateAnointing of the Bishop’sHead with Sacred ChrismSeating of the new bishopLiturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  1731. Liturgy of the Eucharist(new bishop concelebrateswith other bishops)mandateAn official appointmentfrom the pope that saysa certain priest has beenchosen to be a bishop.nuncioAn archbishop who acts asthe official Vatican delegatefor a nation..
  1732. Liturgy of the Eucharist. Thecomplete order of Mass:To receive Holy Communion properly, a personmust be in the state of grace (free from mortal sin),have the right intention (only for the purpose of pleasing God), and observe the Communion fast..
  1733. Liturgy of the Eucharist. There are four Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite..
  1734.  
  1735. Council of Trent
  1736. ___________________________________________________
  1737. Council of Trent defended the sacramentalcharacter of Confirmation, which hadbeen challenged by Protestant reformers who felt that Baptism had beenweakened by overemphasizing the laying on of hands and anointing. It wasthen common for a person to be confirmed sometime between the age ofdiscretion and about age fourteen..
  1738. Council of Trent defined the Eucharist as “an unbloody sacrifice.” What this means is thatthe Eucharist is really the sacrament of the sacrifice of Jesus..
  1739. Council of Trentsummarized Church teaching about this belief:. ..
  1740. Council of Trent.Because bishops increasingly neededpriests who could celebrate Mass (deacons did not have that power), the diaconate as an active ministry declined..
  1741. Council of Trentrequired the seminary training of priests.The council also reaffirmed Holy Orders as a sacrament and emphasized theteaching that Holy Orders gave prieststhe power to celebrate Eucharist andforgive sins in Christ’s name..
  1742. Council of Trent instructed the bishops in each diocese to set up a seminarycollege to train men for the priesthood.social justiceA form of justice that treats all people fairly andequally, according to their due..
  1743.  
  1744. Eucharistic Prayer
  1745. ___________________________________________________
  1746. Eucharistic Prayer.was prefigured by the flood and Noah’s ark and by theThe liturgy, of course, is more than just remembercrossing of the Red Sea..
  1747. Eucharistic Prayer, the priest prays:Remember, Lord, your Church, spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity,together with N. our Pope and N..
  1748. Eucharistic PrayerThe Church’s great prayerof praise and thanksgiving to God that takes placeduring the Liturgy of theEucharist. There are fourmain Eucharistic Prayers inthe Roman Rite..
  1749. Eucharistic Prayers inthe Roman Rite.EpiclesisThe prayer that petitionsGod to send the Holy Spiritto transform the bread andwine offered at the Eucharistic liturgy into the Bodyand Blood of Jesus Christ..
  1750. Eucharistic PrayerThe Eucharistic Prayer is theChurch’s great prayer of praise andthanksgiving to God. It is the highpoint of the Liturgy of the Eucharistand of the Mass itself..
  1751. Eucharistic Prayer is theChurch’s great prayer of praise andthanksgiving to God. It is the highpoint of the Liturgy of the Eucharistand of the Mass itself..
  1752. Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite. There are also EucharisticPrayers for Masses with Children,for Mass for various Needs and Occasions, and for Masses of Reconciliation..
  1753. Eucharistic Prayer beginswith the Preface, which is a prayerof thanksgiving to the Father. After this, everyone says or sings theSanctus, the “Holy, Holy, Holy..
  1754. Eucharistic Prayer asks the Father to send theHoly Spirit to sanctify the gifts of breadand wine. The bread and wine becomethe Body and Blood of Christ—notthrough the holiness of the priest orthe assembled Church, but through thepower of the Holy Spirit..
  1755. Eucharistic Prayer II).In the Words of Institution, thepriest repeats the words of Jesus at theLast Supper..
  1756. Eucharistic Prayer ends with adoxology, reminding us that every Eucharist strengthens our initiation intothe life of the Trinity. The Church offers every Mass to praise the Trinity..
  1757. Eucharistic Prayer isknown by another namein the Eastern Church. It iscalled the anaphora, meaning “prayer of thanksgivingand celebration..
  1758. Eucharistic Prayer ends in adoxology.The people respond by saying orsinging the Great Amen..
  1759. Eucharistic Prayer. It professes Great Amenour belief that the Risen Jesus is truly The affirmation by thefaithful to the entire Euamong us..
  1760. Eucharistic Prayer or at the endof the Liturgy of the Word, representatives from eachparish process to the sanctuary with the Oil of the Sick,Sacred Chrism, and Oil of Catechumens. The bishopblesses the oils, saying over the Oil of the Sick:My brothers and sisters, with faith let us askthe Lord to hear our prayers for our brother(sister) N..
  1761. Eucharistic Prayer ends in a doxology.Easter TriduumThe three-day liturgy that is the Church’s most solemn celebration of the Paschal Mystery..
  1762. Eucharistic PrayerThe Church’s great prayer of praise and thanksgivingto God that takes place during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. There are four Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite..
  1763. Eucharistic Prayers in the Roman Rite.evangelistsThe writers of the four Gospels in the New Testament..
  1764. Eucharistic Prayer.extreme unctionA term that means “last anointing..
  1765.  
  1766. Source and Summit of Christian Life
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  1768.  
  1769. Invocation
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  1771.  
  1772. Breaking of Bread
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  1775. Acceptable Bread and Wine
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