These are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us

A ______ is a sacred and visible sign that is instituted by Jesus to give us grace, an undeserved gift from God

_____ was present at the inception of all of the sacraments

Christ was present at the inception of all of the sacraments, which He instituted _____ years ago

_____ is also present every time each sacrament is celebrated.

7 sacraments in the catholic church

3 classifications of sacraments

Into the Catholic Church and the mystical body of Christ

The sacraments of initiation consists of _____, ________, and the ______

The sacraments of healing consists of the _________ and the __________

The sacraments of service consists of ________ and ________

The sacraments we may receive only once

We may receive this Sacraments only _____, because they _____ on our souls an everlasting seal called a ______ - an indelible mark on the soul.

An inedible mark on the soul

The character unites us in a special way with Christ, our ______ and __________.

In order to obtain _____, we should receive the Sacraments ______ and with the _________

Christ instituted the ________ as a way to remain present with his people after his ascension into heaven.

Importance of the sacraments

Sacraments are a way to show what we believe and how we live our faith.

Sacraments are a way to give praise and worship to God.

Sacraments are a way to become more holy and build up the body of Christ.

Sacraments are a way to prepare for what we will experience in the eternal Kingdom.

Sacraments are a way to relate to God throughout life's transitions.

______ is a sacrament that can only be received once because the grace of baptism is _______.

The inherited sinfulness of adam

Catholic baptize babies because they believe that through baptism, infants are cleansed of ______

Key points about catholic infant baptism

The Catholic Church teaches that all humans are born with _________, which is why even infants need to be baptized to be cleansed of it.

When a baby is baptized, it is understood that the parents are acting on their faith to bring their child into the Church.

While not explicitly stated, Catholics interpret passages like Acts 2:38-39, which says "the promise is to you and to your children," as supporting infant baptism.

"The promise is to you and to your children"

According to the teaching of ______, which draws an analogy with the death and Resurrection of Jesus, baptism is death to a former life and the emergence of a new person, which is signified by the outward sign of water

Catholic baptism involves _______ or _________ water over the candidate’s head

Baptism is understood, therefore, as the total _____________ of one’s past and the emergence of a totally innocent person.

The newly baptized person becomes a member of the church and is incorporated into the ________, thus becoming empowered to lead the life of Christ.

In the Christian church, ______, ______, and ________ are the ordinary ministers of baptism.

Bishops, priests, and deacons are the ___________ of baptism.

Anyone can baptize in an emergency if they have the intention of doing what the church does. This includes non-Christians and atheists.

The person performing the baptism must intend to do what the church does when it baptizes.

In the Roman Catholic Church, baptism is usually performed by a priest. However, the church accepts baptisms performed in an emergency by anyone, Catholic or non-Catholic.

Baptism is given by ______ ordinary water on the forehead of the person to be baptized while ______ the formula: “I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

When it is impossible to be baptized, a person can be saved by _______

2 baptisms through martyrdom

Symbols of baptism

White garment symbolizes the following:

White represents innocence and ______, and symbolizes that the baptized person has been washed of their sins and is now clean in the eyes of God

_____ is a color that represents innocence and purity

The white garment is a sign of _______ into the Christian community and belonging to the household of God

The white garment symbolizes that the baptized person has put on Christ and risen with him, and has begun a ________

The white garment symbolizes that the baptized person is clothed in Christ's protective love and mantle of God

It is a symbol of the Holy Spirit and the gifts of God in baptism.

It represents the fullness of God's blessings and the strength to live out the Christian faith.

It is a symbol of new life, purification, and rebirth in baptism.

It represents the washing away of sins and the infusing of Christ's life into the baptized person.

Water symbolizes the following:

Water is a sign of life, and baptism symbolizes the new spiritual life that the baptized person enters.

Water symbolizes the washing away of sins and original sin.

Water symbolizes ______, as the baptized person rises from the water as a new creation.

Water symbolizes the _______, which fills the baptized person.

The water symbolizes the _____________ of Jesus Christ, and the journey from death to life.

Candle symbolizes the following:

The candle represents the _____, which is a symbol of guidance, love, and presence.

Light of Christ is the symbol of _____, _____, and _____

The candle represents the _______ that comes with baptism, cleansing from original sin, and welcoming into the Christian faith.

The flame of the candle represents the hope that the child will grow in faith and be illuminated by Christ's teachings.

The ______ of the candle represents the hope that the child will grow in faith and be illuminated by Christ's teachings.

The candle is often kept as a keepsake and lit again during important milestones in the child's life.

How it's used - The candle is often lit from the ______ (Easter) candle.  - The ______ of the child or a _____ usually holds the candle.  - The candle is a symbol of the child's _______

In the Catholic Church, an infant's name at baptism can be the _____ or a ______.

The name should be ______ and not offensive

The name given at baptism is a _______ of the person.

The name is linked to ________, and the child is sanctified by the _________.

The name can be a saint's name, which can reflect a _______ or _______.

The name can also express a ________

Parents can choose a name from the _____ or a _________.

_______ is present to represent the Christian community and act as a spiritual guide for the newly baptized child, assisting the parents in raising them in the Catholic faith by providing support, guidance, and a positive example of Christian living throughout their life; essentially acting as a sponsor who helps the child grow within the church community.

Godparent roles

Godparents represent the church community that the child is now a part of.

Godparents are expected to help the parents teach the child about Catholic beliefs and practices.

They should serve as a positive example of Christian living for the child to emulate.

During the ceremony, the godparent makes promises to support the child's faith journey.

Responsibilities of baptized christians

_____ to God and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit

Participate in church meetings and the sacraments

Learn God's will and avoid error

_______ of sins and ask for forgiveness

Serve the poor and marginalized, and be a healing presence

Be a witness to God's love and compassion

Take on missionary responsibility in your family, community, workplace, and society

Remember Jesus Christ and serve Him