Sacramental Theology May 14 Lex orandi, part I

What we will do this week We will review the last week. We will take your questions. We will look at the Catechism and the rituals themselves for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

Review of Last Week The Liturgy Lived Liturgy and Life: Do we become what we celebrate? The threefold dynamism (Liturgy of the Word, Anaphora, Communion), The unity between ethics and cult. The Liturgy of the Heart: The altar of the heart, the epiclesis of the heart, total abandonment through perseverance in prayer.

Review of last week (cont.) The divinization of man: more than moral union, but instead transformation Liturgy in work and culture: liturgy is a form of work, two kinds of cultures (open to the logos or closed), restoration of the divine image. Liturgy in the Human Community: is God or man the measure of all things, Christian community is given, not made.

Review of last week (cont.) The liturgy and the poor: Jesus the truly poor man, poverty as a shared human condition, the altar of the poor, the liturgy as God’s com-passion with the suffering Mission and liturgy: mission should overflow from the liturgy, the magnetism of the Ascension experienced in the liturgy is the source of missionary dynamism, the role of monasticism. Liturgy as tradition: not a lifeless handing on, but a dynamic passing on of a living thing

The Catechism on Baptism : Baptism as the door to the Christian life in the New Testament Church, Pauline doctrine of our mystical participation in Christ’s passion, death and resurrection, baptism has a spiritual effect : stages in the catechumenate (proclamation of the Word, acceptance of the Gospel entailing conversion, profession of faith, Baptism itself), infant baptism, RCIA, administration of all three sacraments together

The Catechism on baptism (cont.) The Mystagogy of the (infant )celebration The sign of the cross Liturgy of the Word Exorcism (the child of wrath), anointing with oil of catechumens Epiclesis over baptismal water Essential rite: immersion vs efusion Post-baptismal anointing with Chrism White garment and candle Our Father and final blessing.

The Rites of the Latin Church on Baptism Rite of Acceptance (Questions, sign of the Cross) Exorcisms Anointing Election Scrutinies (Samaritan woman, man born blind, Lazarus) Presentation of the Creed (after first scrutiny) Presentation of the Lord’s Prayer (after third) Recitation of the Creed (Holy Saturday) Easter initiation

The Catechism on Confirmation There is an essential unity between baptism and confirmation (Baptism in the Economy) The Baptism in the Jordan as pradigmatic of confirmation Laying on of hands ask the primitive practice (Heb. 6) The Holy Spirit is given to all people, not just Christ Eventually, this rite developed into the use of perfumed oil Latin tradition and Greek tradition

The Catechism on Confirmation (cont.) (The signs and rites of confirmation) Anointing: consecrated for mission Seal: symbol of a person, mark of authority, proof of ownership (Jn. 6:27, 1 Cor 1:21-22) Three points of seal: we belong to Christ, we server Christ, we are protected by Christ (Rev 7:2-3, 9:4)

The Catechism on Confirmation (cont.) The importance of the consecration of the chrism at the Chrism Mass (as in an Eastern liturgy) “[Father... send your Holy Spirit] on us and on this oil which is before us and consecrate it, so that it may be for all who are anointed and marked with it holy myron, priestly myron, royal myron, anointing with gladness, clothing with light, a cloak of salvation, a spiritual gift, the sanctification of souls and bodies, imperishable happiness, the indelible seal, a buckler of faith, and a fearsome helmet against all the works of the adversary.”

The Catechism on Confirmation (cont.) Even when baptism and confirmation are separated, there is always a link Renewal of Baptismal vows The laying on of hands All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your sons and daughters from sin and gave them new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their helper and guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence. Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

The Catechism on Confirmation (cont.) “the sacrament of Confirmation is conferred through the anointing with chrism on the forehead, which is done by the laying on of the hand, and through the words: ‘Accipe signaculum doni Spiritus Sancti’ [Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.].” It is followed by a kiss of peace.

The Rites of the Church on the Double Sacrament Baptism Litany of Saints Epiclesis over the Water Profession of faith Baptism itself Baptismal garment Candle Laying of Hands with Prayer Anointing with Chrism and essential form of words Kiss of peace

The Catechism on the Eucharist Different names for it: Thanksgiving Lord’s Supper The Breaking of Bread Eucharistic assembly (synaxis) Memorial of the Lord’s Passion and Resurrection Holy Sacrifice Divine Liturgy Sacred Mysteries Holy Communion Holy Mass

The Catechism on the Eucharist (cont.) Bread and wine Signs of the circle of life Linked to Melchizedek’s sacrifice (Gen. 14:18) Sacrifice of first fruits, Passover, manna In Jesus’ ministry: the multiplication of the loaves and the miracle at Cana The Eucharistic faith is the point on which our faith and stands and falls.

The Catechism on the Eucharist (cont.) The institution is recorded in 1 Cor and the Synoptics Lk.: “This is my body which is given for you, Do this in remembrance of me….This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.” Mt.: “this is my body… for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Mk.: “this is my body…This is my blood of covenant which is poured out for many.” 1 Cor.: “This is my body for which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me….This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

The Catechism on the Eucharist (cont.) The early Church celebrated the Eucharist Acts 2:42, 20:7 The Testimony of Saint Justin Martyr (155): On the day we call the day of the sun, all who dwell in the city or country gather in the same place. The memoirs of the apostles and the writings of the prophets are read, as much as time permits. When the reader has finished, he who presides over those gathered admonishes and challenges them to imitate these beautiful things. Then we all rise together and offer prayers* for ourselves... and for all others, wherever they may be, so that we may be found righteous by our life and actions, and faithful to the commandments, so as to obtain eternal salvation. When the prayers are concluded we exchange the kiss.

The Catechism on the Eucharist (cont.) Then someone brings bread and a cup of water and wine mixed together to him who presides over the brethren. He takes them and offers praise and glory to the Father of the universe, through the name of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and for a considerable time he gives thanks (in Greek: eucharistian) that we have been judged worthy of these gifts. When he has concluded the prayers and thanksgivings, all present give voice to an acclamation by saying: ‘Amen.’ When he who presides has given thanks and the people have responded, those whom we call deacons give to those present the “eucharisted” bread, wine and water and take them to those who are absent.

The Catechism on the Eucharist (cont.) Liturgy of the Word: Gathering, Readings, homily, Intercessions Liturgy of the Eucharist: offertory, consecratory thanksgiving, communion The anaphora is divided as follows Preface Epiclesis Institution narrative Anamnesis Intercessions

The Missal of Bl. Paul VI Gathering (Introit, Sign of the Cross, Greeting, Penitential Rite, Gloria, Collect) Liturgy of the Word (Prophecy, Psalm, Epistle, Alleluia, Gospel) Homily, Creed, intercessions Offertory (chant, collection, preparation of altar, prayer over gifts) Anaphora

Eucharistic Prayer II Preface-Sanctus Epiclesis: “You are indeed Holy, O Lord, the fount of all holiness. Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray, by sending down your Spirit upon them like the dewfall, so that they may become for us the Body and ✠ Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Institution

EP II (cont.) Anamnesis: Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we offer you, Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you. Humbly we pray that, partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit. Petitions: Remember, Lord, your Church, spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity, together with N. our Pope and N. our Bishop and all the clergy.

Communion Our Father Peace Angus Dei Communion Chant Holy Communion Collect Dismissal and Blessing