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What are all of these a sign of? Which one has “power ” to make a difference?. A baby is lost without the power of love. As Christians, we need to know the power of God’s love. It helps us to grow up in God’s way.
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What are all of these a sign of?Which one has “power” to make a difference? A baby is lost without the power of love. As Christians, we need to know the power of God’s love. It helps us to grow up in God’s way.
A Sacrament is a CEREMONY. It is a visiblesign of God’s invisible loving power. Each Sacrament brings us closer to God in a special way. Write out this definition. Explain why God’s loving power isn’t something you can see by itself. **What difference do you think God’s loving power can make to someone? What are Sacraments ? To define a sacrament To explain how a Sacrament shows God’s love
How many Sacraments are there? • Watch the video and add to your list What sort of signs and symbols are used in these Sacrements to make God’s power visible?
Draw the box in the middle. Around it, write the symbols, adding to each one its meaning. INCENSE – represents the holiness and presence of God • MEANINGS • Jesus’ victory over sin and death • Purity • Descent of Holy Spirit • Washing from sin • Light of truth • Strength & wellbeing SYMBOLS Sign of the Cross Water Flame Oil The colour white Laying on of hands Symbols used in Sacraments: what power do they represent ? ***Which of the symbols do you think represents the greatest power to make a difference?
On the sheet, write down the name of the Sacrament that matches its definition. Draw or write in the symbols you might expect that sacrament to use. **Choose one Sacrament. Explain why someone might want to receive it in a particular situation. • Marriage • Holy Orders • Baptism • Anointing of the Sick/ Last Rites • Reconciliation • Confirmation • Eucharist
Which of these are symbols you would find used in a Sacrament….?