1. The Church Celebrates the Sacraments Mr. Lowry

2. Vocabulary Words Sacrament- an effective sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God’s life. Sacrament- an effective sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God’s life. Sanctifying Grace- the gift of sharing in Gods life that receive in the sacraments. Sanctifying Grace- the gift of sharing in Gods life that receive in the sacraments. Christian Initiation- the process of becoming a member of the church though the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Christian Initiation- the process of becoming a member of the church though the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

3. Vocabulary Common Vocation- the call to holiness and evangelization that all Christians share. Common Vocation- the call to holiness and evangelization that all Christians share. Holiness- sharing in God’s goodness and responding to his love by the way we live our holiness come through grace. Holiness- sharing in God’s goodness and responding to his love by the way we live our holiness come through grace.

4. The Sacraments of Initiation Baptism Baptism Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Confirmation Confirmation

5. Sacraments of Healing Reconciliation Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Anointing of the Sick

6. Sacraments of Service Holy Orders Holy Orders Matrimony Matrimony

7. Sacraments that uses Holy Oil Baptism Baptism Confirmation Confirmation Holy Orders Holy Orders Anointing of the Sick Anointing of the Sick

8. Important Facts Jesus Christ is the greatest sign of God’s love. Jesus Christ is the greatest sign of God’s love. God sent his only son to save us and to show us how to live in his way of love. God sent his only son to save us and to show us how to live in his way of love. By continuing Jesus’ work, the Church itself is a sign of God’s love and care. By continuing Jesus’ work, the Church itself is a sign of God’s love and care.

9. Important Facts All seven sacraments are signs of Gods present in our lives. All seven sacraments are signs of Gods present in our lives. The sacraments are the most important celebrations of the church. The sacraments are the most important celebrations of the church. The priest and other members of the church who participate in the sacraments represent the whole church. The priest and other members of the church who participate in the sacraments represent the whole church. The sacraments joining Catholics all over the world with Jesus and with one another. They unite us the Body of Christ. The sacraments joining Catholics all over the world with Jesus and with one another. They unite us the Body of Christ.

10. Baptism In Baptism we are united to Christ and become part of the Body of Christ and people of God. In Baptism we are united to Christ and become part of the Body of Christ and people of God. We are freed from original sin and all of our personal sins are forgiven. We are freed from original sin and all of our personal sins are forgiven.

11. Confirmation We are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. We are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

12. Eucharist The Eucharist is the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist is the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. As a community of faith we are nourished by the Eucharist, and God’s life in us is strengthened. As a community of faith we are nourished by the Eucharist, and God’s life in us is strengthened.

13. God calls each of us to: 1. Proclaim the good news of Christ to all people by what we say and do. 2. Share and give witness to our faith. 3. Grow in holiness.

14. Reconciliation

15. Anointing of the Sick

16. Holy Orders

17. Matrimony

18. Final Thought We can follow our vocation in the single life, marriage, the religious life, and the priesthood. We can follow our vocation in the single life, marriage, the religious life, and the priesthood.