Sacraments: Celebration and Symbols

The structure of authority and leadership within the Church, including clergy.

The role of ordained ministers as leaders who support and guide the community.

The sacrament that empowers Christ's apostles to spread the Gospel.

The Christian sacrament that mirrors the relationship between Christ and the Church, based on love.

Priests who connect people with God through sacrifice and thanksgiving.

Describes a priest acting as a representative of Christ.

Describes a priest acting as Christ Himself.

The Church, while holy, is also made up of sinners who need constant conversion.

A sacrament in the Christian faith for those who feel unwell.

A part of the Anointing of the Sick ceremony where the priest places their hands on the sick.

A Christian sacrament establishing the ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons.

The act of integrating someone into the roles of bishop, priest, or deacon.

The highest degree of Holy Orders, encompassing bishops.

One of the degrees of Holy Orders, involving priests.

The lowest degree of Holy Orders, involving deacons.

The guidance and direction of Christian communities towards their goals.

A sacred rite, or ceremony, in the Christian faith.

The active work to serve others in the Christian faith.

The sequence in which the seven sacraments are generally practiced, emphasizing preparation and spiritual growth. Reconciliation precedes Holy Eucharist.

A sacrament for confession of sins, repentance, and reconciliation with God and the Church.

A sacrament commemorating Jesus's sacrifice, providing spiritual nourishment.

A sacrament welcoming individuals into the family of God.

A sacrament strengthening spiritual life and connection amongst believers.

A sacrament for those ready to raise a family.

Different phases an individual progresses through from birth to death (infancy, young adulthood, parenthood, old age) that each corresponds to specific sacraments.

Sacraments are special moments to celebrate life's events, like health, healing, forgiveness, and blessings.

Sacraments remind us of shared stories and experiences that strengthen our bonds.

Sacraments use signs and symbols to reveal the hidden actions of the holy spirit.

Sacraments inspire us to act in ways aligning with our beliefs. Our celebrations lead to daily action.

The Eucharist, a concrete example of a sacrament, is a ceremony commemorating the life of Jesus.

Baptism celebrates the life of a child.

Humans are rational with intelligence but also interpret the world symbolically

A ritual is a ceremony or action performed repeatedly in a specific way.

Sharing during sacraments is a symbolic act of joining together; it's not just eating and drinking.

Sacraments help us remember our faith and our journey with God.

These are gifts given by the Holy Spirit to strengthen and guide believers in their Christian life.

A central Christian sacrament where bread and wine are consecrated to represent the body and blood of Jesus Christ, symbolizing the sacrifice of Christ and communion with him.

An early Christian practice of a shared meal, often accompanied by prayer and spiritual reflection, that prefigured the development of the Eucharist.

A Jewish festival that commemorates God's deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, symbolized by the eating of unleavened bread.

These sacraments, practiced by Jesus himself, focus on spiritual and physical healing, forgiveness, and restoration of broken relationships with God and others.