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A State of Grace

A State of Grace. Our Relationship with God. Grace. The 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.

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A State of Grace

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  1. A State of Grace Our Relationship with God

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

  3. 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?!?

  4. 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?

  5. 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

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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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