The Sacraments
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What is a Sacrament?Definitions:
• Rites/rituals performed in/by the Church, to convey God’s “____________” to believers
•Latin: sacramentum; Greek: mysterion
Number of Sacraments?
•Catholics & Orthodox Christians: __________
•Most Protestants: only two (Baptism and Eucharist)
Aspects of each Sacrament:
•__________________ and Ministers
•Biblical Basis•Central Words and _________
Types of SacramentsSacraments of ______________
•Baptism•Confirmation•Eucharist
Sacraments of _______________•Penance /Reconciliation•Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of _______________•Marriage / Matrimony
•Holy Orders
BaptismEffects
•Gk. baptizo = “dipped/immersed” in water.•Becoming a member of Christ’s Church.•Having one's sins forgiven.
Ministers•Bishops•Priests•Deacons•________________
(in case of ____________ need)
-______________ sin and personal sin.
Central Words & ActionsBaptism
Words"I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Actions•Full __________________ in water or pouring of water over head
•Other symbols: anointing, candles, white garment
Movie Clip – Jesus of Nazareth
Biblical Basis: Baptism•Jesus’ Commands:
Matt 28:19
•Evangelists’ Theology: John 3:22; 4:1-2
•Early Church Practice: Acts 2:38-41; 10:47-48 Etc.
EucharistEffects
•Spiritually ____________________by body and blood of Christ.•United "in communion" with Christ and community.
•Gk. Eucharistia = “thanksgiving” prayer
Ministers
•Bishops
•Priests
Central Words & ActionsEucharist
Words•Long prayer of “Thanksgiving”
•Especially the Words of Institution
“This is my body…”
“This is my blood…”
Actions
•Bread and wine blessed by minister
•Received/shared by communicants.
• Gospel Theology:
John 6:25-58
• Jesus’ Last Supper:
Mark 14:22-2 Matt 26: 26-30;
Luke 22: 14-20;
1 Cor 11:23-29 Clip-Jesus of Nazareth
• Early Practice:
Luke 24:35
Acts 2:42; etc. Emmaus Clip
Biblical Basis: Eucharist
ConfirmationEffects
•__________________ by the Holy Spirit
•“Confirmed” in the fullness of Christian Faith
Ministers•Bishops
•Priests (in some cases)
Central Words & ActionsConfirmation
Words•“(Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Actions
•Bishop ____________ hands on the head of the confirmed
Penance/Reconciliation
Effects•Forgiven of one’s sins•_____________to God
•Reconciled to _________
Ministers•Bishops
•Priests
Central Words & Actions
Penance/ReconciliationWords• “I forgive you of all your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Actions• _____________ his/her sins
• expresses ______________
• proposes amendment
• Jesus: Forgive!John 20:23Matt 16:19; 18:18
• James: Confess!James 5:16
Biblical BasisPenance/Reconciliation
Anointing of the SickEffects• Being strengthened in times of _____________
Ministers• Bishops
• Priests
• United in ______________ with the community
Central Words & Actions
Anointing of the SickWords• "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up."
Actions• Anointing the sick person’s forehead and ____________ with blessed oil
• Disciples anoint the sick:Mark 6:7-13
• Call elders to pray/anointJames 5:14-16
Biblical BasisAnointing of the
Sick
Matrimony/MarriageEffects• United in the eyes of God and the ___________
Ministers
• The _________ themselves!
• Clergy are witnesses
• Legally recognized as a couple
Central Words & ActionsMatrimony/Marriage
Words• "I, (name), take you, (name), to be my husband/wife. I promise to be true to you…”
Actions
• Husband and wife publicly promise _______________ and love.• Optional: exchange of rings, lighting of candles, etc.
• God creates Male and FemaleGen 2:24
• Jesus versus DivorceMark 10:2-12; Matt
19:1-9• Paul on spousal unity
Eph 5:22-33; 1 Cor 7:10-16
Biblical BasisMatrimony/Marriage
Holy OrdersEffects• Being “_______________” clergy in leadership “orders:”
Ministers• Bishops (only)
• Priests
• Bishops
• Deacons
Central Words & ActionsHoly Orders
Words• “Prayer of Consecration”
Actions• _______________ hands of ordained’s head.
• Anointing hands with holy oil
• Several other symbolic gestures
• Jesus chooses Apostles:
Mark 3:13-19; etc.
• The role of the Apostles
Mark 10: 43-45
• Laying on of Hands:
Acts 6:6
1 Tim 4:14; 5:22
2 Tim 1:6
Biblical BasisHoly Orders
Summary
– Matrimony/Marriage– Holy Orders
• Two Sacraments (Prot.):– Baptism– Eucharist
The Seven SacramentsSacraments of Initiation__________________________________________________________________
Sacraments of Healing____________________________________________Sacraments of Vocation
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