Sacraments of ChristSacraments of Christ
Chapter 5Chapter 5
Sign, Symbol, SacramentSign, Symbol, Sacrament
Why 7 SacramentsWhy 7 Sacraments Thomas Aquinas – like human developmentThomas Aquinas – like human development
Born-BaptismBorn-Baptism
Grow-ConfirmationGrow-Confirmation
Are fed – EucharistAre fed – Eucharist
Healed- PenanceHealed- Penance
Recover or die- AnointingRecover or die- Anointing
Family – MatrimonyFamily – Matrimony
Need leaders – Holy OrdersNeed leaders – Holy Orders
Signs and SymbolsSigns and Symbols
St. Paul – sacrament is a mystery – God’s St. Paul – sacrament is a mystery – God’s hidden plan of wanting to save renew, unite in hidden plan of wanting to save renew, unite in ChristChrist
St. Augustine- sign & symbol – something St. Augustine- sign & symbol – something concrete that points to something elseconcrete that points to something else
Flag, stop signFlag, stop sign
Sign of sacred realitySign of sacred reality
Holy sign – symbol which believers perceive and Holy sign – symbol which believers perceive and receive an invisible grace (Baptism-rebirth)receive an invisible grace (Baptism-rebirth)
Efficacious symbol – Thomas Aquinas – they ARE Efficacious symbol – Thomas Aquinas – they ARE what they point to – Eucharist not only points to what they point to – Eucharist not only points to Christ – it IS ChristChrist – it IS Christ
Sacraments ARE what they Sacraments ARE what they symbolizesymbolize
To be a sacrament, a sign or symbol must To be a sacrament, a sign or symbol must do the following:do the following: Lead us to GodLead us to God Come from GodCome from God Be an action of GodBe an action of God
The best example The best example
of a sacrament is of a sacrament is
Jesus Christ himself.Jesus Christ himself.
Sacramental Nature of Christ and Sacramental Nature of Christ and the Churchthe Church
SignsSigns Not all signs are sacraments – must lead us to Not all signs are sacraments – must lead us to
God but also must come from GodGod but also must come from God Jesus Jesus
original sign & prime sacramentoriginal sign & prime sacrament
Not only a sign but is God - efficaciousNot only a sign but is God - efficacious
The Primordial SacramentThe Primordial Sacrament
Jesus is the starting Jesus is the starting point of all point of all sacraments.sacraments.
Jesus is the perfect Jesus is the perfect sign of God’s great sign of God’s great love for us.love for us.
The fundamental The fundamental nature of a nature of a sacrament is sacrament is revealed in Jesus.revealed in Jesus.
Jesus as SacramentJesus as Sacrament God in fleshGod in flesh Really happened at definite time & locationReally happened at definite time & location Paschal MysteryPaschal Mystery
For all generationsFor all generations
Able to destroy death & bring about salvationAble to destroy death & bring about salvation
Present for every generation sincePresent for every generation since
Made known to us in LITURGY – work of the Made known to us in LITURGY – work of the people- work of the Trinitypeople- work of the Trinity
Father- CreatorFather- Creator Son- redeemerSon- redeemer Holy Spirit- teacher & guideHoly Spirit- teacher & guide
Real Presence of ChristReal Presence of Christ Present in PriestPresent in Priest
Commissioned- Holy OrdersCommissioned- Holy Orders
Baptizes, hears confession, etcBaptizes, hears confession, etc
Christ is the true ministerChrist is the true minister
Priest- representative who stands in for others ex. Priest- representative who stands in for others ex. babysitter, substitute teacherbabysitter, substitute teacher
Present when Scripture is read- word of God Present when Scripture is read- word of God inspired by the Holy Spiritinspired by the Holy Spirit
Present in community pray and sing togetherPresent in community pray and sing together
Present in Eucharist – transubstantiation – earthly Present in Eucharist – transubstantiation – earthly liturgy is a foretaste of heavenly liturgy – saints liturgy is a foretaste of heavenly liturgy – saints and angels togetherand angels together
Church as SacramentChurch as Sacrament Sign of unity of God and each otherSign of unity of God and each other All races and cultures- catholicAll races and cultures- catholic No longer physically present – Church is No longer physically present – Church is
Christ’s instrumentChrist’s instrument7 sacraments7 sacraments
Mystery Mystery Eastern Churches – sacraments called mysteriesEastern Churches – sacraments called mysteries Visible sign of invisible graceVisible sign of invisible grace
Not just a symbol like peace sign – efficacious Not just a symbol like peace sign – efficacious symbolsymbol
7 Sacraments instituted by Christ7 Sacraments instituted by Christ First Christians baptizedFirst Christians baptized Healed the sickHealed the sick Breaking of the breadBreaking of the bread 11stst 2 centuries – no one term to describe 2 centuries – no one term to describe
sacraments- just practiced what Christ had sacraments- just practiced what Christ had donedone
3 groups3 groupsChristian Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, Christian Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, EucharistEucharistHealing- Penance, Anointing of the SickHealing- Penance, Anointing of the SickService- Holy Orders, MatrimonyService- Holy Orders, Matrimony
Council of Florence (1439)Council of Florence (1439)
Council of FlorenceCouncil of Florence
Proper matter – the prescribed Proper matter – the prescribed materials.materials.
Correct words or form – the prescribed Correct words or form – the prescribed words and gestures.words and gestures.
Designated minister – the prescribed Designated minister – the prescribed minister.minister.
Sacraments of InitiationSacraments of Initiation
Baptism – brings new Baptism – brings new life in Christ.life in Christ.
Confirmation – Confirmation – strengthens our new life strengthens our new life with the gifts of the Holy with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Spirit.
Eucharist – nourishes Eucharist – nourishes us with the Body and us with the Body and Blood of Christ.Blood of Christ.
Sacraments of InitiationSacraments of Initiation
IntroductionIntroduction The New WayThe New Way
Thought at first to be an extension of JudaismThought at first to be an extension of JudaismThen Gentiles- exceptions madeThen Gentiles- exceptions madeCatechumenate- 3 year processCatechumenate- 3 year process
Sponsored by baptized ChristianSponsored by baptized Christian Studied, prayed, fastedStudied, prayed, fasted InitiationInitiation
Hearing and acceptance of Good NewsHearing and acceptance of Good NewsProfession of faithProfession of faithEaster Vigil- Baptism, Confirmation, EucharistEaster Vigil- Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
Process changedProcess changed Original sinOriginal sin High infant mortalityHigh infant mortality
Children had been baptized from early timesChildren had been baptized from early times
Vatican II restored catechumenateVatican II restored catechumenate
Four Steps of RCIAFour Steps of RCIA
EvangelizationEvangelization – a person hears the word of – a person hears the word of God and responds to it. It is followed by a rite of God and responds to it. It is followed by a rite of acceptanceacceptance
CatechumenateCatechumenate – over the course of a year, – over the course of a year, catechumens study the faith in special parish catechumens study the faith in special parish classes, are mentored by a sponsor, do classes, are mentored by a sponsor, do service, and participate in the Liturgy of the service, and participate in the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. On the first Sunday of Lent, Word at Mass. On the first Sunday of Lent, candidates are enrolled in the Book of the Elect candidates are enrolled in the Book of the Elect by the bishop. by the bishop.
Four Steps of RCIAFour Steps of RCIA
Purification and EnlightenmentPurification and Enlightenment – During Lent, – During Lent, catechumens scrutinize their lives and do penance. catechumens scrutinize their lives and do penance. They receive the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed on They receive the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed on which to center their lives. At the end of this period which to center their lives. At the end of this period they receive the three sacraments of initiation at they receive the three sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass.the Easter Vigil Mass.
MystagogiaMystagogia – The newly baptized neophytes – The newly baptized neophytes continue to meet with one another after Easter until continue to meet with one another after Easter until Pentecost, gradually taking their place in the Pentecost, gradually taking their place in the Church.Church.
BaptismBaptism Immersion or triple pouring of waterImmersion or triple pouring of water ““I baptize you in the name of the…”I baptize you in the name of the…” Priest, Bishop, Deacon- normal ministerPriest, Bishop, Deacon- normal minister Become part of Christ’s body – the ChurchBecome part of Christ’s body – the Church Anointed with sacred chrism – oil consecrated Anointed with sacred chrism – oil consecrated
by the Bishop on Holy Thursdayby the Bishop on Holy Thursday 22ndnd anointing – by Bishop at Confirmation anointing – by Bishop at Confirmation White garment- put on Christ; risen with ChristWhite garment- put on Christ; risen with Christ Can be at MassCan be at Mass Brought forth at Our Father – links to Brought forth at Our Father – links to
EucharistEucharist Adults at Easter VigilAdults at Easter Vigil
The Essential Rite of The Essential Rite of BaptismBaptism
Proper matter: Proper matter: WaterWater
Correct words or form: Correct words or form: Triple pouring of or Triple pouring of or immersion in water with immersion in water with the words, “I baptize the words, “I baptize you in the name of the you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”and of the Holy Spirit.”
Designated minister: Designated minister: bishop, priest, or bishop, priest, or deacondeacon
Effects of BaptismEffects of BaptismWashes away original sin and any other Washes away original sin and any other sins and the punishment due. sins and the punishment due.
Makes us children of God and temples Makes us children of God and temples of the Holy Spirit.of the Holy Spirit.
Welcomes us as members of the Welcomes us as members of the Church, the Body of Christ.Church, the Body of Christ.
Marks us forever as sharers in the Marks us forever as sharers in the common priesthood of all believers, and common priesthood of all believers, and in Christ’s mission of justice and peace.in Christ’s mission of justice and peace.
Celebration of the Sacrament of Celebration of the Sacrament of BaptismBaptism
ConfirmationConfirmation Bishop lays hand on foreheadBishop lays hand on forehead Anoints with chrismAnoints with chrism ““Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” Since the time of the Apostles- laying on of Since the time of the Apostles- laying on of
handshandsGift of the Holy SpiritGift of the Holy Spirit
Completes BaptismCompletes Baptism
Origin of ConfirmationOrigin of Confirmation In the early Church chrism was addedIn the early Church chrism was added Eastern Churches-Chrismation- after BaptismEastern Churches-Chrismation- after Baptism
Originally all 3 at one timeOriginally all 3 at one time Time of Confirmation – adolescence ?Time of Confirmation – adolescence ? Candidate preparedCandidate prepared
State of graceState of graceGiven only once – indelible characterGiven only once – indelible character
EffectsEffectsRoots us more deeply in Christ’s loveRoots us more deeply in Christ’s loveUnites us with firmly with Christ and strengthens Unites us with firmly with Christ and strengthens our bond with His Churchour bond with His ChurchIncreases gifts of the Holy SpiritIncreases gifts of the Holy Spirit
Usually administered at Mass – connect to the Usually administered at Mass – connect to the EucharistEucharist
Renew Baptismal promisesRenew Baptismal promises
Requirements for Reception of the Requirements for Reception of the Sacrament of ConfirmationSacrament of Confirmation
Be prepared to Be prepared to profess the faith.profess the faith.
Be in the state of Be in the state of grace.grace.
Intend to receive Intend to receive the sacrament.the sacrament.
Be prepared to Be prepared to witness to Jesus witness to Jesus Christ.Christ.
The Essential Rite of The Essential Rite of ConfirmationConfirmation
Proper matter: Proper matter: ChrismChrism
Correct words or form: Correct words or form: Laying on of hands and Laying on of hands and anointing with chrism anointing with chrism on the forehead with on the forehead with the words: the words: "(Name),"(Name), be be sealed with the gift of sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit." the Holy Spirit."
Designated minister: Designated minister: BishopBishop
Holy EucharistHoly Eucharist Vatican II – “source and summit of Christian Vatican II – “source and summit of Christian
life”life” United with heavenly liturgyUnited with heavenly liturgy Pius X – encouaged weekly reception – Pius X – encouaged weekly reception –
moved age from 12 to age of reasonmoved age from 12 to age of reason DevelopmentDevelopment
Began at Passover meal- Last SupperBegan at Passover meal- Last Supper
11stst century – gathered in homes – preaching, century – gathered in homes – preaching, prayer, breaking of the breadprayer, breaking of the bread
Development of the Development of the EucharistEucharist
Christ instituted the Eucharist during a Passover meal held at Christ instituted the Eucharist during a Passover meal held at the Last Supper as a memorial of his Death and Resurrection.the Last Supper as a memorial of his Death and Resurrection.At the Council of Trent (1545 – 1563) the doctrine of At the Council of Trent (1545 – 1563) the doctrine of transubstantiation was defined and the Roman Missal was transubstantiation was defined and the Roman Missal was published by Pope Pius V. published by Pope Pius V.
155- outline155- outline Liturgy of wordLiturgy of word SermonSermon Prayer of the faithfulPrayer of the faithful Sign of peaceSign of peace Communion offeringCommunion offering ConsecrationConsecration Anointing – AmenAnointing – Amen Many of the prayers we still use todayMany of the prayers we still use today
Apostolic Tradition (315) outlined prayers and Apostolic Tradition (315) outlined prayers and order of worship – even closer to ours todayorder of worship – even closer to ours today4th century – preface and Sanctus added4th century – preface and Sanctus addedCharlemagne – tried to unify – prayers differed Charlemagne – tried to unify – prayers differed from region to regionfrom region to regionCouncil of Trent (1545-1563) – transubstantiation Council of Trent (1545-1563) – transubstantiation defineddefined
Pius V – established Roman Missal – used until Pius V – established Roman Missal – used until Vatican IIVatican II
Vatican II – emphasize Lord’s SupperVatican II – emphasize Lord’s Supper CommunityCommunity Call to penance and forgivenessCall to penance and forgiveness Scripture proclaimed by peopleScripture proclaimed by people Reception under both speciesReception under both species Command to go forthCommand to go forth
Translation revised by Benedict XVITranslation revised by Benedict XVI 2 main parts – Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of 2 main parts – Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of
the Eucharistthe EucharistLiturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Word
Introductory rites- gather, sign of the cross, ask for Introductory rites- gather, sign of the cross, ask for forgiveness, Gloria, opening prayerforgiveness, Gloria, opening prayer
Liturgy of the Word – readingsLiturgy of the Word – readings
Liturgy of the EucharistLiturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of altarPreparation of altar Donation & giftDonation & gift Eucharistic Prayer – severalEucharistic Prayer – several
Thanksgiving to FatherThanksgiving to Father
Holy Spirit called down on giftsHoly Spirit called down on gifts
Words of consecrationWords of consecration
Offering of sacrificeOffering of sacrifice
Intercessions-Pope, clergy, living, deadIntercessions-Pope, clergy, living, dead Amen – I agreeAmen – I agree Our FatherOur Father Sign of peaceSign of peace Lamb of God- need for God’s mercyLamb of God- need for God’s mercy Breaking of bread and reception of CommunionBreaking of bread and reception of Communion Conclusion – blessing and go forthConclusion – blessing and go forth
Parts of the Eucharistic Parts of the Eucharistic LiturgyLiturgy
Introductory RitesIntroductory Rites Sign of the CrossSign of the Cross Penitential RitePenitential Rite GloriaGloria Opening PrayerOpening Prayer
Liturgy of the WordLiturgy of the Word First ReadingFirst Reading Psalm ResponsePsalm Response Second ReadingSecond Reading GospelGospel HomilyHomily Creed Creed General IntercessionsGeneral Intercessions
Liturgy of the EucharistLiturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the AltarPreparation of the Altar Presentation of the GiftsPresentation of the Gifts Eucharistic PrayerEucharistic Prayer Great AmenGreat Amen Communion RiteCommunion Rite
Our FatherOur FatherLamb of GodLamb of GodReception of Holy Reception of Holy CommunionCommunionPrayer after CommunionPrayer after Communion
Concluding RiteConcluding Rite
The Essential Rite of The Essential Rite of EucharistEucharist
Proper matterProper matter: : unleavened bread and unleavened bread and winewineCorrect words or form:Correct words or form: Changing bread Changing bread and wine into the Body and Blood of and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ by the words: "Take this, all of you, Christ by the words: "Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you . . . Take this, all of you, given up for you . . . Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood of the new and everlasting blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory ofmemory of me.“me.“Designated minister: Designated minister: Bishop or priestBishop or priest
Sacraments of HealingSacraments of Healing
Our new life in Christ can be weakened by Our new life in Christ can be weakened by suffering, illness, death, and the effects of sin.suffering, illness, death, and the effects of sin.
Anointing of the Sick Penance / Reconciliation
Sacraments of HealingSacraments of Healing
IntroductionIntroduction Jesus= physician- souls and bodiesJesus= physician- souls and bodies Paralytic- healed & forgave sinsParalytic- healed & forgave sins
Penance – Reconciliation - Penance – Reconciliation - ConfessionConfession
Penance renews, Penance renews, restores, and strengthens restores, and strengthens our relationship with God our relationship with God and the community after it and the community after it has been damaged by has been damaged by sin.sin.
Penance shows that Penance shows that God’s love is without God’s love is without limitslimits
PenancePenance Sacrament of renewed faith- renews, restores, Sacrament of renewed faith- renews, restores,
strengthens relationship with God & strengthens relationship with God & community after damaged by sincommunity after damaged by sin
God’s love without limits- sign of love & God’s love without limits- sign of love & personal forgivenesspersonal forgiveness
Known as Penance, Reconciliation, Known as Penance, Reconciliation, ConfessionConfession
Begins with Jesus- mission was to sinnersBegins with Jesus- mission was to sinners ““Whatever you bind on earth ….”Whatever you bind on earth ….”
Difference in practices – not essentialsDifference in practices – not essentials33rdrd-5-5thth centuries centuries
Forgiveness of venial sin through Eucharist prayers & Forgiveness of venial sin through Eucharist prayers & works of mercyworks of mercy
Mortal sin – long, difficult time of penanceMortal sin – long, difficult time of penance
Once in a lifetimesOnce in a lifetimes
Took place in publicTook place in public
Often put off till near deathOften put off till near death
66thth century- private confession – counsel and offer century- private confession – counsel and offer forgivenessforgiveness
Thomas Aquinas – 13Thomas Aquinas – 13thth c c Contrition sorrow wipes out sinContrition sorrow wipes out sin Confession necessary for forgiveness of mortal sin – Confession necessary for forgiveness of mortal sin –
penance and absolutionpenance and absolution
Recent reforms – face to faceRecent reforms – face to face
Essential Elements of Essential Elements of PenancePenance
The acts of the person The acts of the person who undergoes conversionwho undergoes conversion ContritionContrition ConfessionConfession SatisfactionSatisfaction
The intervention of the The intervention of the Church Church Absolution from the priestAbsolution from the priest
All Catholics are required to go to All Catholics are required to go to confession at least once per year to confession at least once per year to confess serious sinsconfess serious sins
God Alone Forgives SinGod Alone Forgives Sin
Christian life is marked by Christian life is marked by lifelong conversionlifelong conversion
Even though forgiveness is Even though forgiveness is expressed through the expressed through the Church and this Church and this Sacrament, God alone Sacrament, God alone forgives sinforgives sin
Anointing of the SickAnointing of the Sick
The sacrament The sacrament encourages those who encourages those who are sick to overcome are sick to overcome the alienation caused by the alienation caused by illnessillness
Jesus continues to bring Jesus continues to bring healing through the healing through the prayers of the Church, prayers of the Church, and through the and through the sacraments, especially sacraments, especially the Eucharist and the the Eucharist and the Anointing of the SickAnointing of the Sick
Anointing of the sickAnointing of the sick Inevitable weakness and illnessInevitable weakness and illness Rooted in the letter of JamesRooted in the letter of James Middle AgesMiddle Ages
Only to the dying- Extreme UnctionOnly to the dying- Extreme Unction
Penance and Viaticum (last communion)Penance and Viaticum (last communion) Vatican II – for elderly, major surgeryVatican II – for elderly, major surgery Spiritual effectsSpiritual effects
Able to accept trials of illnessAble to accept trials of illness
Forgiveness of sinsForgiveness of sins
GraceGrace
Contribute to the holiness of the ChurchContribute to the holiness of the Church
United to Passion of ChristUnited to Passion of Christ
Possible restoration of healthPossible restoration of health
Supernatural strength for dyingSupernatural strength for dying Minister- priestMinister- priest Celebration of the SacramentCelebration of the Sacrament
Sometimes during MassSometimes during Mass
Laying on of handsLaying on of hands
Prayer for the personPrayer for the person
Anoint forehead and hands with ChrismAnoint forehead and hands with Chrism
Introductory rites and Scripture readingIntroductory rites and Scripture reading
Blessing with holy waterBlessing with holy water
May hear confessionMay hear confession
Essential Elements of Essential Elements of Anointing of the Sick Anointing of the Sick
The priest or bishopThe priest or bishop • lays his hands on the sick personlays his hands on the sick person prays for the person in the faith of the Churchprays for the person in the faith of the Church anoints the forehead and hands of the sick anoints the forehead and hands of the sick
person with oil previously blessed by a bishop person with oil previously blessed by a bishop
Sacraments at the Sacraments at the Service of CommunionService of Communion
These These sacraments sacraments are directed are directed toward the toward the salvation of salvation of others, not others, not toward those toward those receiving the receiving the sacraments.sacraments.
Matrimony
Holy Orders
Sacraments of ServiceSacraments of Service
Holy OrdersHoly Orders All share in office of priestAll share in office of priest Some with ministerial priesthoodSome with ministerial priesthood
Holy OrdersHoly Orders
The ministerial priesthoodThe ministerial priesthood
Sacramental ordination consecrates Sacramental ordination consecrates certain baptized men to one of three certain baptized men to one of three degrees of a sacred order:degrees of a sacred order: Episcopate – bishopsEpiscopate – bishops Presbyterate – priestsPresbyterate – priests Diaconate – deaconsDiaconate – deacons
TraditionTraditionJesus was a maleJesus was a male
Choose male apostlesChoose male apostles Not something anyone can chooseNot something anyone can choose No one has the right to be ordainedNo one has the right to be ordained Celebration of the sacramentCelebration of the sacrament
Laying on of hands by the bishopLaying on of hands by the bishop
Prayer of consecrationPrayer of consecration
Minister= bishopMinister= bishop Cannot be repeatedCannot be repeated
MatrimonyMatrimony
Marriage is a Marriage is a sacred covenant --sacred covenant --that is an that is an agreement agreement between the between the husband and wife, husband and wife, and between the and between the couple and God.couple and God.
MatrimonyMatrimony Established by GodEstablished by God Modeled after Christ & His ChurchModeled after Christ & His Church St. AugustineSt. Augustine
Procreation of childrenProcreation of children
Chastity & fidelity of spousesChastity & fidelity of spouses
Indissoluble unionIndissoluble union Must be given freelyMust be given freely Mutually confer on each otherMutually confer on each other Gift of unconditional loveGift of unconditional love
EffectsEffectsGrace to love one anotherGrace to love one another
Grace to remain faithfulGrace to remain faithful
Strengthen each other for eternal lifeStrengthen each other for eternal life
Blessed with childrenBlessed with children
Grace to raise children in the faithGrace to raise children in the faith
Called “domestic Church”Called “domestic Church” CelebrationCelebration
Sacred covenantSacred covenant
Liturgy of the Word – importance of marriageLiturgy of the Word – importance of marriage
Special nuptial blessingSpecial nuptial blessing
Holy CommunionHoly Communion
The Essential Rite of The Essential Rite of MatrimonyMatrimony
The essential element of Matrimony isThe essential element of Matrimony is the the mutual consent to marry.mutual consent to marry.
The words of consent must be freely The words of consent must be freely given.given.
Catholics must marry in the presence of a Catholics must marry in the presence of a priest or a deacon, and in the presence of priest or a deacon, and in the presence of two witnesses.two witnesses.
The spouses themselves are the The spouses themselves are the ministers of the sacrament.ministers of the sacrament.
MatrimonyMatrimony
The family is called The family is called “the domestic “the domestic Church.” The family is Church.” The family is a living witness and a living witness and testimony of eternal, testimony of eternal, unbreakable, and unbreakable, and boundless love that boundless love that the couple (and their the couple (and their children) give to one children) give to one another and to the another and to the world.world.
The Seven SacramentsThe Seven Sacraments
The sacraments celebrate Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and The sacraments celebrate Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.the Life.The sacraments are a way for us to live life to the fullest.The sacraments are a way for us to live life to the fullest.The sacraments are the way to allow Jesus to touch our lives.The sacraments are the way to allow Jesus to touch our lives.