The document discusses sacraments in Christianity. It defines sacraments as visible signs instituted by Christ that impart divine grace. There are seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Marriage. Each sacrament uses signs and symbols to convey what occurs during the celebration, such as water and candles in Baptism or bread and wine in Eucharist.

3. SACRAMENTS

4. • Sacraments Definitions:
• Latin: sacramentum; Greek:
mysterion
• Rites/rituals performed in/by the
Church, to convey God’s “grace” to
believers
• Number of Sacraments?
• Aspects of each Sacrament:
What is a Sacrament?

5. Sacraments are instituted by Christ
Visible and tangible signs instituted by
Christ which impart divine grace.
Special celebrations that help us
become better Christians and move
us closer to Jesus
The 7 Sacraments

6. The 7 Sacraments
3 KINDS
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
– BAPTISM
– EUCHARIST
– CONFIRMATION
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
– RECONCILIATION
– ANOINTING OF THE SICK
SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE
– HOLY ORDERS
– MARRIAGE

7. Each sacrament uses signs and symbols
to explain what happens when it is
celebrated
The 7 Sacraments
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

8. The 7 Sacraments
BAPTISM
We become God’s Children
- part of God’s family:
Christians
We receive the Holy Spirit
Our sin is forgiven
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Water, Easter Candle,
White Garment, Oil

9. The 7 Sacraments
EUCHARIST
We receive
the Body of Christ
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Bread and wine

10. The 7 Sacraments
CONFIRMATION
We receive the
Holy Spirit
We become
adult Christians
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Laying of Hands, Oil of chrism
SYMBOL of the HOLY SPIRIT: Flame

11. The 7 Sacraments
RECONCILIATION
CONFESSION
PENANCE
God forgives us
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Confessing sins
Express our sorrow
Contrition; Absolution

12. The 7 Sacraments
ANOINTING
OF THE
SICK
Jesus helps people who are ill.
The priest prays for them
and anoints them.
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Oil of anointing; Laying of Hands; Sign of the Cross

13. The 7 Sacraments
HOLY ORDERS
A man is Ordained
to Serve in the Church
as a priest
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Laying of hands
Anointing with oil

14. The 7 Sacraments
MARRIAGE
Man and woman become One
to form a family.
They are united in Love
for each other and
for children they may have.
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Rings; Consent

15. CONCLUDING PRAYER
People preparing
for baptism People preparing
for confirmation
First
Communion
Children
People who want
to celebrate
Reconciliation Married People
Priests
Sick
people