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Copy of Sacraments
Copy of Sacraments
Copy of Sacraments
Topic 9
Etymology of the Word
Sacrament - derives from the Latin word “Sacramentum”.
● Christian Era: “Sacramentum” was understood as a pledge
in the form of property or money placed in the
temple and used as bond of persons who
entered into partnership or contract.
● Fifth century: St. Augustine of Hippo ,
“Sacramentum” is referred to any person, object,place
or ritual that was sacred.
● VISIBLE (efficient)SIGN,
- The seven ritual sacraments are particular signs that
represent particular actions and values of JESUS.
- The sacraments are always valid (“ex opera operato”), because the
ministers who administer them on behalf of Christ (“in persona
Christi”).
Ex. The EUCHARIST IS A SYMBOLIC (that is, sacramental and real)
re-enactment of the LAST SUPPER.
The seven sacraments reflects JESUS’ basic VALUES
SACRAMENT
● Instituted by Christ
Sacraments are ultimately traceable to
Jesus. In his own ministry, Jesus always
came to people at the time of their
greatest need
SACRAMENT
To confer GRACE (Divine Grace)
● To Confer GRACE
● This also means that any lack of holiness on the part
of the minister does not prevent grace from being
offered.
● Grace is the gift of God’s friendship for us.
It is God’s free invitation to us, to live in
union with Him
SACRAMENT