unit 2 morality flashcards
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Symbol
An object of action that points us to another reality
-something that shows something else (:
EX: Heart=love
Ritual
set of words and actions in a ceremony, often with symbolic meaning.
Sacrament
visible sign of God’s grace, set by the Church, that gives us Divine life.
Sacraments of initiation
1. Communion (Eucharist)
2. Baptism
3. Confirmation
Sacraments of healing
4. Anointing of the sick
5. Reconciliation
Sacraments of Service (vocation)
6. Holy matrimony
7. Holy orders
Sacramentality
The sacredness or holiness of important stages of life
Paschal Mystery theology def
The salvation Jesus brought through his life, death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
Paschal Mystery General def
The experience that death is not the end; hope and growth can come through suffering.
Ex opere operato
"By the work worked" means sacraments give God’s grace through the ritual, not the person. Even if the person is corrupt, the sacrament still works.
Efficacious sign
effective; it does what it represents
Redemption
the restoration of man from the bondage of sin to the liberty of the children of God through the satisfactions and merits of Christ.
Sanctifying Grace
God's gifts of life, received in baptism, orient us toward Him.
Actual Grace
• God's interventions in our lives
• Helps us respond to god's love
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Sacrament of Baptism
ritual that involves the use of water and the Trinitarian invocation
Rituals of Baptism
- sprinkles water as the priest (or submerges) as the priest says: "I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen"
- Priest anoints the newly baptized 'Priest, prophet, king'
Priest
joining in worship
Prophet
listening to and living in God's word
King
responsible to serve
Symbols of Baptism
Water, Oil of catechumens & Sacred Chrism, White garment, Paschal Candle, Octagon
Water
- Inner transformation and renewal due to the Holy Spirit's
work.
- Purification, renewal, and spiritual cleansing.
- Death of the old, sinful self and emergence into a new life
in Christ.
Oil of catechumens & Sacred Chrism
Represents salvation as well as the strength and power that comes from Christ our savior
White garment
clothed in Christ
Paschal Candle
the light of Christ and our faith burning
Octagon
Jesus is the eighth day, center in the notion that Jesus is creating a new space and time for us
Indelible
(permanent) mark on the soul and there is no way nor any reason that one could be re-baptized.
Godparents
people who aren't the parents who have been recognized by the church.
Original Sin
sin that you are born with
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
What is RICA
a restoration of an ancient process for incorporating unbaptized persons into Jesus Christ through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
Grace 1- Received through Baptism
Removes blemish of Original Sin
Grace 2- Received through Baptism
Forgives all sins that were committed prior
Grace 3- Received through Baptism
New identity as adopted son or daughter of God & member
Grace 4- Received through Baptism
Brings them to share in realities of priest, prophet, & king
Grace 5- received through Baptism
Leaves a spiritual mark (or character) of belonging to Christ on the soul of the baptized that cannot be undone (indelible/permanent)
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Mass
one of the names used for the sacrament of the Eucharist
-From the Latin word implying "mission"
Liturgy
The churches official, public common prayer
Roman Missal
liturgical book that contains all the texts and rubrics that are necessary for the celebration of the Holy Mass in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church throughout the year.
Introductory Rites- Penitential Act
Asking for forgiveness
- Lord have mercy
- Christ have mercy
Introductory rites - Gloria and Collect
• Gloria: yeah, God is good!
• Collect: opening prayer
Liturgy of the Word- 1
1. First reading
- Psalm- old testimate reading
Liturgy of the Word- 2
Responsorial Psalm
Liturgy of the Word- 3
Second reading
Liturgy of the Word- 4
4. Alleluia
- not during lent
Liturgy of the Word- 5
5. Gospel
- we stand and the priest reads the Deacan
Liturgy of the Word- 6
Homily
Liturgy of the Word- 7
7. Profession of Faith
- Nicene Creed or Apostles Creed
- Creed: Statement of Beliefs
Liturgy of the Word- 8
8. Prayers of the faithful
- start universal then get more specific
Lectionary
all the biblical readings used at the Eucharist
Creed
statement of Beliefs
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 1
Presentation of the Gifts
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 2
Preface and Sanctus
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 3
3. Epiclesis
- High point of mass
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 4
4. Institution Narrative and Consecration
- High point of mass
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 5
Anamnesis, Offering, Intercessions
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 7
The Great Amen
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 6
Doxology
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 8
Our Father
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 9
Sign of Peace
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 10
Lamb of God
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 11
Communion Rite
Liturgy of the Eucharist- 12
Prayer after Communion
Consecration
The part of the Eucharistic Prayer where the priest asks the Holy Spirit to make the gifts holy.
Concluding Rites- 1
1. Greeting
-"The Lorde Be With You"
Concluding Rites- 2
Solemn Blessing/Prayer over the People
Concluding Rites- 3
3. Dismissal
- "Go Forth to live the Gospel in your life!"
Concluding Rites- 4
Closing Song
Sanctuary
place where the altar stands, the Word of God is proclaimed, and the Priest, the Deacon, and the other ministers exercise their functions
Altar
table on which the Eucharistic Sacrifice is offered
Tabernacle
sacred object that holds great significance within the faith. It is typically a small, ornate structure where the consecrated Eucharist is kept, symbolizing the presence of Christ
Postures/Gestures of the Mass
standing, kneeling, sitting
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Eucharist
- The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life
Transubstantiation
- Change that happens on an unsensible level, changes the essence not the appearance
- The characteristics/accidents remain the same, but the substance changes
Transubstantiation Example
Belief the that by the way of blessing in mass the bread and wine are changer into Christ's body and blood
- during consecration
Closed communion
- only those who share beliefs about communion receive, members typically do not receive communion at other churches
Catholic, WELS Lutheran,
Open communion
members of other denominations can receive communion
- Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopal
Symbols in the Eucharist
Bread and wine-body and blood of Christ
Rituals in the Eucharist (hint…the Mass)
-the entire mass
Corporal
perfectly square linen that is laid down on the alter before the chalice and paten
Purificator
linin shaped like a rectangle used to clean the chalice
Chalice
Metal cup that is used to hold the blood of christ
Paten
A plate or bowl that the body of Christ
Graces Received through the Eucharist
- deepens our union with Christ
- Strengthens our charity (helps us avoid sin)
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Sacrament of Confirmation
a person receives the Holy Spirit, strengthening their faith and deepening their connection to the Church.
Preparation for Confirmation
- Seek to know the holy spirit's presence in your life
- Attend preparation meetings and/or retreats with others preparing with others preparing for the Sacrament
- Choose a Conformation Sponsor and Saint
NOT A RITUAL!
Rituals of Confirmation
P. Presentation of the candidates
H. Homily or Instruction
R. Renewal of Baptismal Promises
L. The Laying on of Hands
A. The Anointing with Chrism
G. General Intercessions
Pete's History Reveals Little About God
Confirmation Sponsor
- A confirmed Catholic who will help guide a candidate in the process
A guide for life beyond the sacrament
Confirmation Saint
- A Saint that has been recognized by the catholic church that you feel connected to as a model of holiness
Evangelization
Sharing the faith
Graces Received through Confirmation
- Heightens our sight of the Holy Spirit
- Scriptural fruits of the Holy Spirit
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Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
Repentance
Confession
Absolution
Repentance
- Attitude of sorrow for sins committed; demonstrated through the Act of Contrition
• "Perfect"- flows from penitent's love of God
• "Imperfect"- flows from penitent's fear of damnation
Confession
sin must be confessed, formally announced
Absolution
Penitent must freely seek and ask for forgiveness(from God and Self) & must have an honest desire to not commit the sin again. Penance is a sign of the penitent's desire to change
Mortal Sins
Deliberately, knowing, and willing choosing to commit a serious violation of God's Law; destroys the charity (love) within us from God's sanctifying grace
- Murder
Venial Sins
lesser offense
- Robbing
Concupiscence
- Human tendency toward sin; the legacy of Original Sin
- The reason our need for reconciliation is so great
Rituals of Reconciliation
Reciting the act of contrition
Examination of Conscience
Preparation for Receiving reconciliation; reflecting on recent choices/actions to identify sins
The “Sacramental Seal”
The confessor (priest) is bound to secrecy, even if a serious crime is confessed
Graces Received through Reconciliation
- Forgiveness of sin
- Strength to move forward living in greater holiness
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Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick 1
- Entire community asks for God's help for the sick
- Another example of the community, the "body of
Christ" supporting each of its members, especially
the most vulnerable
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick 2
2. Laying on of hands
- Priest or Bishop lays hands on the sick person… he's in direct imitation of Jesus who laid hands on the sick
- Sign of blessing
- Sign of calling on the holy spirit
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick 3
3. Sick person is anointed with oil on forehead and hands
- The priest anoints the forehead and hands of the
sick
- ESSENTIAL part of the Sacrament
- Accompanied by the liturgical prayer of the
celebrant (Priest/Bishop)
- Asking for the special grace of the sacrament
How did Jesus "institute" the Sacrament of Anointing
He took bread, blessed and broke it, and giving it to His Apostles, said: “Take and eat; this is My body”; then He took a cup of wine, blessed it, and giving it to them, said: “All of you drink this; for this is My blood
Oil of the Sick
The oil represents the healing power of God and is a symbol of strength from the Holy Spirit
Extreme Unction
Last Anointing
Viaticum
a sacrament of the Eucharist "with you on the Journey"
Rituals of Anointing of the Sick
Prayer of faith, laying on hands, anointing with oil on forehead and hands
Graces Received through Anointing of the Sick everytime
• Union in his passion
• Strength, Peace, and Courage to endure sufferings of illness or old age
• Ecclesial grace of union with the body of Christ
Graces Received through Anointing of the Sick sometimes
• Restoration of health if it be god's will
• Forgiveness of sins
• Preparation for passing over to eternal life
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Sacrament of Matrimony/
Sacramental Marriage
A lifelong convent in which a baptized man and baptized woman make an exclusive and permeant commitment to faithfully love each other and to cooperate in procreation and education of children.
Civil Marriage
- No Priest necessary
- Authority from government
3 Requirements of Sacramental Marriage
- Unity: united in an unbreakable and exclusive union
- Indissolubility: A commitment to lifelong fidelity
- Openness to Children
Annulment
the declaration by the church that a marriage is NULL AND VOID), that is, it never existed as a sacramental union
3 Forms of Marriage Preparation
- Pre-marital counseling: discuss finances and how they make decisions with a professional counselor
- Engaged Encounter: weekend retreat led by married couples where they discuss and reflect on various topics with your partner
- FOCCUS Test: opinions regarding all aspects of married life and compare responses
Symbols in Matrimony
Rings- no end, strength of love; preciousness of union
Rituals in Matrimony
Blessings-
Exchange of rings : "Name of spouse, take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity. In the name of the Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit"
Graces Received in Matrimony
- Strengthens the marital bond, helping the couple fulfill their responsibilities.
- Highlights the community's blessing and their role in supporting the marriage with prayer and encouragement.
- Provides grace for stability, fostering unconditional love that leads to happiness and closeness to God's kingdom.
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Vocation
- A divine call to God's service
- A function of staation in life to which one is callsed by God
- A strong impulse or inclination to follow a particular activity or career
Sacrament of Holy Orders
- A the sacrament in which baptized men are ordained for permanent ministry in the church as bishops , priests, or decans
- Women can't get ordained
Symbols in Holy Orders
- Prostrating on the ground before the Alter
- Priests anointed with sacred chrism on hands
- Bishop anointed with sacred chrism on head
- Crosier (Shepard's staff)
- Mitre: (pointed Hat)
Prostrating on the ground before the Alter
laying down ones life, sacrifice in service of others
Priests anointed with sacred chrism on hands
less responsibility
Bishop anointed with sacred chrism on head
more responsibility
Crosier (Shepard's staff)
symbol of him shepherding God's people
Mitre: (pointed Hat)
symbol of his authority
Rituals in Holy Orders:
Decan ordination
Ordination Mass
Ordination of bishop
Decan ordination
Soon to be priests are initially ordained as transitional decans for 6-12 month
Ordination mass: litany of saints and prostrating
Prostrating on the ground before the Alter to receive prayers of the community and intersession of saints
Ordination Mass- Laying on of hands
○ Essential to this sacrament
○ Bishop ordains each candidate
○ Invokes the Holy spirit upon the new priest
○ Speaks the prayer of consecration (another
essential ritual)
Ordination Mass- Anointing with oil
○ Priests anointed with sacred chrism on hands- less responsibility
○ Bishop anointed with sacred chrism on head- more responsibility
Ordination of bishop
- Presided on by many other Bishops
- New Bishop receives
○ Crosier (Shepard's staff): symbol of him shepherding God's people
○ Mitre: (pointed Hat): symbol of his authority
Graces Received by Holy Orders- Decans
whole hearted commitment to other people
Graces Received by Holy Orders- Priest
a union with Christ and given a share in his mission as priest teacher and pastor
Bishop
• Articulate the beliefs of the global church:
- Creed/catechism
- Social teachings
- Doctrine/theology
- Write pastoral letters to lead the Church and to
navigate challenges in the modern world
Priest
• Celebrate the mass
• Minister to the community through sacraments
• Lead faith through prayer
• Accessible spiritual guides to the faithful
• Teach and model prayer
Seminary
Men wanting to become priests study theology at seminaries
Deacon
• Called to a ministry of active service(I.E. in prisons, hospitals, tent sities)
• Answer to the needs of the immediate faith community and the broader community
• Work closely with lay people (not ordained)
• Serve a pastoral role
Five Levels of Church Hierarchy
1. Pope
2. Cardinals
3. Bishops/Archbishops
4. Priests
5. Deacans