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Sacraments: Divine Union and Participation in Christ's Redemption

Explore the profound connection between the sacraments and our union with the Blessed Trinity. Discover how Christ and the Holy Spirit are present in the liturgy, and how the sacraments have their roots in the Paschal Mystery. Learn about the seven sacraments, the sacramental character, and the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. Gain a deeper understanding of the Church's liturgical traditions and the importance of participation in the sacraments.

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Sacraments: Divine Union and Participation in Christ's Redemption

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  1. CHAPTER 2

  2. Chapter 2 What Happens in the Sacraments

  3. Divine Current Union with the Blessed Trinity “The event of the Cross and Resurrection abides and draws everything toward life” (CCC, 1085) Misery and Joy Life Participation in the Sacraments Faith Celebrating Redemption

  4. Paraclete: Another name for the Holy Spirit that means “advocate,” “defender,” or “consoler.” Christ Acts Through the Sacraments

  5. Apostolic Succession "[W]hat you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (2 Tim 2:2) Christ Acts through the Sacraments

  6. How Christ Is Present in the Liturgy • in persona Christi capitis, in the person of Christ, Head • in Scripture • when the Church gathers and prays and sings in his name • in the Eucharistic species Christ Acts Through the Sacraments

  7. How the Holy Spirit Is Present in the Liturgy • in the epiclesis or “invocation prayer” (the intercessory prayer the priest makes at Mass in which he asks the Father to send the Spirit so that the gifts of bread and wine can become the Body and Blood of Christ) • in helping you and other participants see Christ in one another and to gather into one Body of Christ. • as the “living memory” of the Church, helping you to understand the words of the liturgy, including the inspired Word of Scripture. Christ Acts Through the Sacraments

  8. Liturgy of the Word The part of the Mass that includes the “writings of the prophets” (the Old Testament reading and psalm), the “memoirs of the Apostles” (the New Testament epistles and the Gospel), the homily, the Profession of Faith, and the intercessions for the world. Christ Acts Through the Sacraments

  9. Sacraments of Christ • The mysteries of Christ’s life are the foundations of what he would henceforth dispense in the sacraments. • Christ is present in all of the sacraments • Christ instituted each sacrament while on earth • Each sacrament is rooted in the Paschal Mystery Introducing the Seven Sacraments

  10. ministerial priesthood. As a representative of Christ, the ordained man is enabled to serve the common priesthood by building up and guiding the Church. common priesthood The priesthood of the faithful. Christ has made the Church a “kingdom of priests” who share in his priesthood through the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. Introducing the Seven Sacraments

  11. Sacramental Character An indelible spiritual mark that is the permanent effect of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. The mark is a permanent configuration to Jesus Christ and a special standing in the Church. Because of their permanent effect, the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders is never repeated. Introducing the Seven Sacraments

  12. Advent - four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Jesus' birth Christmas - recalling the Nativity of Jesus Christ and his manifestation to the peoples of the world Lent - a six-week period of penance before Easter Sacred Paschal Triduum - the holiest "Three Days" of the Church's year, where the Christian people recall the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Easter - 50 days of joyful celebration of the Lord's resurrection from the dead and his sending forth of the Holy Spirit Liturgical Year Ordinary Time - divided into two sections (one span of 4-8 weeks after Christmas Time and another lasting about six months after Easter Time), wherein the faithful consider the fullness of Jesus' teachings and works among his people Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy

  13. Eastern Catholic Churches: • are in communion with the Roman Catholic Church • are faithful to apostolic tradition • are united under the bishop of Rome • celebrate and pass on the sacraments received by the bishops • adhere to their own liturgical traditions and customs • celebrate in their own language Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy

  14. Advent • Advent celebrates the anticipation of the second coming of Christ. • During Advent, the Church remembers the centuries of people who waited with faith and hope that God’s promise to send a Savior would one day be fulfilled. Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy

  15. Christmas Season • The season begins at the Christmas Vigil and ends on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. • The Nativity of our Lord God and Savior, Jesus Christ is celebrated on December 25. • The season includes the Feast of the Holy Family and Feast of the Epiphany. Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy

  16. Lent • In Lent, the baptized are called to renew their baptismal commitment as others prepare to be baptized through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a period of learning and discernment for individuals who have declared their desire to become Catholics. Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy

  17. Catechumens Unbaptized persons who are preparing for full initiation into the Church through the Sacraments of Christian Initiation by engaging in formal study, prayer, and spiritual reflection. Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy

  18. Easter Triduum • One single liturgy that begins at the Holy Thursday liturgy and ends at the Easter Vigil: Holy Thursday to Good Friday to Holy Saturday to Easter Sunday Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy

  19. Easter Season Easter Vigil: Celebrates Jesus’ Resurrection to new life Mystogia: The period when those newly baptized are immersed in the Paschal Mystery Ascension of Jesus: 40 days after Easter Pentecost: celebrates the gifts of the Holy Spirit and recognizes the apostolic mission of the Church to proclaim the Gospel Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy

  20. Ordinary Time • The time between Christmas Season and Lent and the time between Pentecost and Advent • Holy days of obligation: The several days in the Church Year when all Catholics are obliged to participate in Mass. • A season that teaches us how to follow Jesus in the regular, ordinary occurrences of life. Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy

  21. Marian Feasts • Solemnity of Mary (January 1) • Feast of the Assumption (August 15) • Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8) SanctoralCycle • The feasts of saints found throughout the year on the Church’s liturgical calendar. Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy

  22. http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/ • http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/index.cfm

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