A STATE OF GRACE

Our Relationship with God

GraceThe word grace simply means “gift.” Grace is a gift to us from God.

Sanctifying Grace To “sanctify”

means to make holy

Sanctifying grace puts us in the right relationship with God and makes us holy in His sight

So, what gifts does God give us to make us holy?!?

The Sacraments A sacrament is an efficacious sign of

grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us through the work of the Holy Spirit

Efficacious?!? Capable of having the desired outcome

or effect What are the seven Sacraments?

The Sacraments Sacraments of

Initiation Baptism Eucharist Confirmation

Receiving all three makes you a fully initiated member of the Church

Sacraments of Healing Reconciliation Anointing of the

Sick Sacraments of

Service Matrimony Holy Orders

BaptismWe first receive sanctifying grace at Baptism. The only way to “fall out of grace” is to have mortal sin on one’s soul.

Increasing Grace We can increase in sanctifying grace

by… Receiving the Sacraments Regular attendance at Mass to receive

the Eucharist Frequently going to Penance Keeping the Commandments Practicing the virtues of Faith, Hope,

Charity, Prudence, Temperance, Justice and Fortitude

Praying Daily

Going to Heaven One must be in a

state of sanctifying grace to go to heaven

Ensured through Last Rites Penance,

Communion, Anointing of the Sick