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SACRAMENTS: INTRODUCTION
The book is a complete explanation of
the Seven Sacraments.

INTRODUCTION
To purchase the Book, or for theological
inquiries (e-mails only), contact the author:
AUTHOR Rev. Fr. Paolo O. Pirlo, SHMI
EDITION 1st Edition, Manila, 15 August 2018
Solemnity of the Assumption
PUBLISHER Sons of Holy Mary Immaculate
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 2. A CATECHIST’S PRAYER
Loving Father, giver of all that is,
help me to remember that every
gift I have comes from you. Expand
my vision so that I can appreciate
your goodness in the world around
me.
Jesus, our Redeemer, you are
the path to the treasures of my
heart and soul. Strengthen my
commitment to be a catechist and
deepen my capacity to share your
truth with those in my care.
Holy Spirit, Love Divine, all
life and energy flows from you.
Illuminate my thoughts and
intensify my desire to grow ever
deeper in my faith.
I lift up my prayer to you, God
the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit, in humility and hope. Amen.

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 3. INTRODUCTION: THE SACRAMENTS IN GENERAL
What are the Seven Sacraments?

 The Seven Sacraments are, “Efficient Signs of God’s Grace,

instituted by Christ for Man’s Sanctification and Salvation.”

1) SIGNS: The Sacraments are Signs because they are sensible

symbols of God’s Grace; for instance, in Baptism, the visible sign is
Water, the spiritual Grace is the pouring of the Holy Spirit.

2) EFFICIENT: They are Efficient, as opposite to “Ineffective,”

because they actualize the spiritual reality they represent.
Confirmation, actually imparts the Holy Spirit; and Penance, really
forgives sins.

3) OF GRACE: They transmit the Divine Grace: the Sanctifying

Grace, which is the Communion with God, is conferred by Baptism
and Penance; the Sacramental Grace, which is the Divine
Assistance in performing our duties, is bestowed by all Sacraments
in accordance with their specific purpose.

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BAPTISM: Before the Ascension, when He commanded to his Apostles: "Go, therefore, and make
INTRODUCTION: THE SACRAMENTS IN GENERAL
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
When Did Jesus Institute the Sacraments?
Spirit" (Matthew 28:19).

2. CONFIRMATION: After the Resurrection, when He breathed on the disciples gathered in the Cenacle
and said: "As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit" (John 20:21-22).

3. EUCHARIST: During the Last Supper, when He took bread and wine and proclaimed: "This is my
Body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me ... This chalice is the new covenant in my

Blood, which will be shed for you” (Luke 22:18-19).

4. PENANCE: After the Resurrection, when He declared to his Apostles: "Whose sins you forgive are
forgiven, and whose sins you retain are retained” (John 20:23).

5. ORDINATION: During the Last Supper, when He, having consecrated the Bread and Wine, appointed
his Apostles in these words: "Do this in memory of me" (Luke 22:19).

6. MATRIMONY: During the public ministry, when He declared: "A man shall leave his father and
mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. Therefore what God has joined

together, no human being must separate” (Mark 10:7-9).

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 5. INTRODUCTION: THE SACRAMENTS IN GENERAL
What Are the Two Basic Purposes of the Sacraments?

1) SANCTIFICATION: 2) SALVATION:

The Sacraments augment Man’s Each Sacrament, in its specific manner,

Sanctification, which is the process of aims for the Salvation of Man, which is

becoming closer to God, by conferring the the act of entering Paradise. Anointing of

Divine Grace. Penance, for instance, the Sick, for instance, prepares us for a

restores the State of Grace lost by Mortal Holy Death.

Sin.

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 6. INTRODUCTION: THE SACRAMENTS IN GENERAL
What Are the Three Essential Elements of Each Sacrament?
 Each Sacrament requires Three Essential Elements, without
which it is null and void.

MINISTER: MATTER: FORM:

He is the Person It is the Sensible Element It is the Formula used in

administering the used for the Sacrament; for the celebration, such as in

Sacrament; for instance, example, in the Eucharist it the Eucharist: “This is my

the Minister of the Eucharist is the Bread and Wine. Body, this is my Blood.“

is the Priest.

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What Are the Three Sacraments of Christian Initiation?
 Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are called the Sacraments of
Christian Initiation because they lay the foundations of Christian life.
 In the early centuries, these were received simultaneously;
nowadays, Baptism is celebrated as soon as possible after birth; the
Eucharist, at the age of reason; and the Confirmation after twelve.

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What Is the Difference Between Sacraments and Sacramentals?

THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS THE SACRAMENTALS

are the Seven Channels of Grace
instituted by Christ for Man's
sanctification and salvation, and
cannot be changed by human
authority.
are Sacred Rites established by the
Church to sanctify the different
circumstances, like Blessings and
Rosaries, and may be changed or
updated.

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 10. INTRODUCTION: THE SACRAMENTS IN GENERAL
What is the Etymology of the Word, “Sacrament”?

 The Word “Sacrament”

derives from the Latin
word Sacramentum,
meaning, “Consecrated;”
since these consecrated
the faithful to Christ.

 The Greek translation

of Sacrament is
“Mystery,” intended as,
“Sacred Rite.” Thus, the
Seven Sacraments, or the
Seven Mysteries, are,
“Sacred Rites that
Consecrate to Christ.”

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