Study guide for Sacraments Test Review notes and handouts, including Catechism and Scripture references I.

Sacramental view of reality -What it is, why its important -2 Kings 5 - the scandal of the sacraments - NT miracles of healing (4 important points) -CCC 1145-48 II. Sacraments restore communion with God -What is the purpose of a sacrament when viewed in terms of relationship? -How is Christ the sacrament of the Father, the Church the sacrament of Christ, and the Sacraments a sacrament of the Paschal Mystery. - Explain the relationship between the Liturgy and the Sacraments (diamond ring analogy).

Include why this analogy is especially appropriate. - What is Anamnesis? How do the sacraments relate time and eternity, restoring us to God the Father? -What are the primary and secondary purposes of Sacraments? III. Sacraments chart from St. Thomas- know the analogy and which Sacraments correspond to which physical need. Also CCC 1210. IV. Sacraments of Initiation - What is the effect of Baptism? (Gives something and takes something away.) What does it heal, and what still remains? - What is similar about baptism and confirmation? What is different? What analogy is used by the early church?

- What is the Eucharist? Where in Scripture do we see this teaching? How is the Eucharist prefigured in the OT? - What are several effects of receiving Our Lord in the Eucharist? V. Sacraments of Healing - Why do we confess sins to a priest? -What are the four elements of our part in Confession? What is Gods Part? -Why is frequent confession recommended by the Church? -What scripture do we point to as the establishment of the Sacrament of the Sick? -In the NT we that see healing and __________ are always connected. -Why does God permit suffering? Why doesnt he miraculously cure everyone? What is this mystery called? VI. Sacraments at the service of Communion

-Who administers the sacrament of matrimony? What four elements are necessary for a valid marriage? Why is marriage a sacrament? - What are the two ends of marriage (2 purposes)? - The family is called the domestic church. Why is this particularly fitting phrase to describe the family? - Sacrament of Holy Orders confers an indelible mark (character, seal) on the soul of the priest. A priest forever Ordination causes a permanent change in the soul. - 3 degrees of Holy Orders-diaconate (deacon), presbyterate (priest), and episcopate (bishop). -Prefigured in the Old Testament- Levites are priests who offer sacrifice to God on behalf of the people.

-Fulfilled in the New Testament- Christ is the eternal High Priest, the one mediator between God and Man. Entrusting His mission to the Apostles, Jesus commanded them to go forth and baptize all nations, and gave them authority to forgive sins and celebrate the mystery of the Eucharist. -The priest is conformed to Christ, so that Christ may act in Him for the good of His people. The priest, in celebrating the Sacraments, act in persona Christi.

The priest continues the work of redemption on earth If we really understood the priest on earth we would die, not of fright but of lovethe Priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. (St. John Vianney)