Sophomores Sacraments Chapter 1 Introduction Sacraments How we
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Sophomores Sacraments – Chapter 1 *** Introduction *** Sacraments – How we encounter the sacred Reflect Grace as God’s Loving Presence in the World Receiving God’s Offer of Friendship
• Definition: “Sacraments are outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ for our sanctification” (Catholic Encyclopedia) • The Greek word for sacrament is “mystery” • St. Thomas Aquinas: “A sacrament is a sign of a sacred thing in so far as it sanctifies men. ” • In other words, sacraments make men holy. • The symbols we use in sacraments are doorways to the sacred
• The rituals themselves convey meaning through actions The Sacraments q Baptism q Confirmation q The Eucharist q Reconciliation q Anointing of the Sick q Matrimony q Holy Orders
• Read pages 9 -11 together in class • Watch “The Seven Sacraments” • Read pages 13 -14 in class together • Watch “Nonverbal communication, Body Language” • Read together “God’s Body Language” up to top of page 15 in class
• Read together “Receiving God’s Offer of Friendship” on pages 15 -16 • Skills necessary for real communication: listening and responding • Listening is affirming and nonjudgmental • Listening can be uncomfortable and painful • Responding shows that we have been listening • Responses can be verbal or body language
• Read in class “Sacramental Moments in Daily Life” on pages 19 -20 • Watch videos “Listening” and “Responding” • The same principles conversations with God apply in • Page 21: “Sacraments Reveal god’s Love” our
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