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Explore the profound meaning of sacraments as efficacious signs of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church. Learn how sacraments, rooted in Jesus, make divine life present through visible rites and commemorate the Paschal Mystery.
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MEETING JESUS IN THE SACRAMENTS UNIT 1 THE SACRAMENTAL NATURE OF THE CHURCH
What Is the Meaning of the Sacraments? Sacrament: an outward sign of an invisible grace This terms applies to Christ Jesus, to the Church, and to the Seven Sacraments.
What Is the Meaning of the Sacraments? The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. The visible rites by which the sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required dispositions (CCC 1131).
Efficacious Signs of Grace Efficacious: capable of producing a desired effect Grace: a participation in the life of God THE SACRAMENTS REALLY WORK!
Instituted by Christ The sacraments are rooted in Jesus and traceable to him. The same Jesus who ministered to people on earth 2000 years ago is present today in the sacraments.
Commemorations of the Paschal Mystery Sacramental economy: the communication or dispensation of the fruits of Christ’s Paschal Mystery through the celebration of the sacramental liturgy Even though the Paschal Mystery only happened once, the Holy Spirit makes it present to us in the liturgy
Sacraments Are the Masterworks of God Since sacraments involve a relationship with God, we can say that they “point to and make real God’s presence.” Every sacrament has four aspects: MEMORIAL CELEBRATION COMMUNION TRANSFORMATION