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The Seven Catholic Sacraments
Prefinal- ReEd 3 Notes
The Latin word sacramentum means "a sign of the sacred."

The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and important for
Christians.
They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence.
That's what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are at the same time signs and
instruments of God's grace.
THE TWO SACRAMENTS OF HEALING

4. Penance and Reconciliation
5. Anointing of the Sick
a. Christ’s love is shown in the fact that He seeks the lost and heals the sick.
b. That is why he gave us the Sacrament of healing and restoration, in which we are freed from
Sin and strengthened in our physical and spiritual weakness.
4. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance) has three elements: conversion,
confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called
to forgive others. The symbol “ CROSS”.
SYMBOLS
5. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
The Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme
Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual
sickness. The symbol “ Holy Chrism” ( oil ).
-It can be received by any Catholic whose health is in critical state.

-One can received the Anointing of the Sick several times in one’s life. Therefore, it makes sense for
young people to ask for this sacrament also, if for example, they are about to undergo a serious
operation. On such occasions may Catholics combine Anointing of the Sick with a (general )
confession; in case the opeartion fails,they want to go to meet God with a clear conscience.
WHAT IS “ VIATICUM” ?
- VIATICUM – means the last
HOLY COMMUNION that a person receives before dying.
- Rarely is Communion so vitally necessary as in the moment when a person sets out on the
path that completes his earthly life.
- In the future he will have only as much life as he has in union ( communion) with God.
Symbols
1. Candles are often lit at the priest’s arrival. It is Christ who is the Light of the World and by
lighting the candles it shows Christ is present.
2. A cross or crucifix are present at the time of anointing, so the sick can feel at one with God.
Both the crucifix and candles are part of the “Sick Call Set”.
3. A stole is worn by the priest as he administers of the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
4. Oil is used in this sacrament to represent Jesus’ healing grace. The Twelve Apostles, used oil
to anoint the sick and many were cured (Mark 6:13).
5. An olive branch is a symbol of the consolation of the Holy Spirit. The olive branch is often
shown carried by a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit who brings comfort
and peace. “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven; if you
retain anyone’s sins, they are retained.” (John 20:22-23)
6. The laying of human hands on the sick symbolizes comfort and the power of God entering
the sick person through the meditation of the priest.
7. The Eucharist symbolizes the eternal life and the Body of Christ and is sometimes given
when the sick is anointed.
THE TWO SACRAMENTS OF COMMUNION AND MISSION
6. Matrimony or Marriage
7. Holy Orders
Why is it called communion?
The term Communion is derived from Latin communio ("sharing in common"), which translates
Greek κοινωνία (koinōnía). In 1 Corinthians 10:16: The cup of blessing which we bless, it is not the
communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body
of Christ?
Why is it called Mission?
It is called the term calling to call is derived from the Latin “VOCARE”…( to call ). The Vocation or
calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its
faith.
"the Christian mission"
Similar:…vocation…calling…pursuit
…goal…aim…quest…undertaking.
6. Marriage/ Holy Matrimony
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself
totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband
and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.
How does the Sacrament of Marriage come about?

- The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony or Marriage comes about through a promise made by a man
and a woman before God and the Church, which is accepted and confirmed by God and
consummated by the bodily union of the couple. Because God himself forms the bond of
sacramental marriage, it is binding until the death of one of the partners.
God dispose man and woman for each other, why?
- God disposed man and woman for each other so that they might be “no longer two but one “ ( Mt.
19:6 ). In this way they are to live in love, be fruitful, and thus become a sign of God Himself, who is
nothing but overflowing love.
Marriage is indissoluble, why?

- Marriage is triply indissoluble:
1st – because the essence of love is Mutual self – giving without reservation;
2nd – because it is an image of God’s unconditional faithfulness to his creation;
3rd – because it represents Christ’s devotion to his Church , even unto death on the Cross.
The symbols that are used during weddings are:
Rings: The rings symbolize God's not finishing love, just as the circle has no start or
finish.
Veils: The veil symbolizes the love to his/her wife/husband
Coins/Arrhae: The coins are used to symbolize wealth and blessing for the
couple.
Bible: The bible symbolizes the husband’s acceptance of the role being the
spiritual leader of the family. In the bible it is said that the fathers
(husbands) should lead the family spiritually means to go to church and
serving in the church and many more.
Unity candle: The unity candle symbolizes their marriage and their
Christians home will now serve as light. The light implies as each one's life and
as a light to the people around.
7. Holy Orders
In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other
Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel,
and by providing other means to holiness.
The man who is ordained receives a gift of the Holy Spirit that gives him a sacred authority that is
conferred upon him by Christ through the BISHOP. Being a PRIEST does not mean just assuming
an office or a ministry. Through Holy Orders a priest receives as a gift a definite power and a
mission for his brothers and sisters in faith.
Ordination
In Catholicism, holy order is the sacrament by which men are ordained as priests or deacons. It is a
sacrament carried out by a bishop, who must lay his hands on the candidate.
Taking holy orders is a commitment for life both to God and to the Catholic Church, as the man is
given certain powers, including passing on God’s forgiveness of sins.
The following is a prayer said at the ordination of a priest:

Lord, holy Father, … when you had appointed high priests to rule your people, you chose other men
next to them in rank and dignity to be with them and to help them in their task… you extended the
spirit of Moses to seventy wise men. … You shared among the sons of Aaron the fullness of their
father’s power. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1542
Holy Orders differ from other sacraments as it has three separate stages. It can only be given by a
man who has himself undertaken all three rites and has therefore become a bishop.
The three stages of Holy Orders:
Being ordained a deacon - a deacon may baptize, preach and distribute Holy Communion (but not
to transubstantiate it).
Being ordained a priest - a priest is believed to have the power to change bread and wine into the
Body and Blood of Christ- (transubstantiation) and to forgive sins.
Being ordained a bishop - only a bishop has the complete fullness of the priesthood, with the
power to confirm and to ordain deacons, priests and other bishops through the sacrament of Holy
Orders.
Symbols of the Holy Orders are the following:
1. Stole
2. Ring
3. Mitre
4. Crosier/staff
5. Chair (cathedral)
6. Laying of Hands
7. The Chrism
8. The Chalice

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Prefinal- ReEd 3 Notes

The Latin word sacramentum means "a sign of the sacred."

THE TWO SACRAMENTS OF HEALING

4. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

-It can be received by any Catholic whose health is in critical state.

Why is it called communion?

Why is it called Mission?

"the Christian mission"

6. Marriage/ Holy Matrimony

How does the Sacrament of Marriage come about?

God dispose man and woman for each other, why?

Marriage is indissoluble, why?

Veils: The veil symbolizes the love to his/her wife/husband

The following is a prayer said at the ordination of a priest:

Symbols of the Holy Orders are the following:

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