Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments (Second Edition)
Chapter 2: Introduction to the Sacraments
Introduction to the Sacraments (USCCB)
Film Focus: This video, created by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, unpacks the definition of a sacrament and gives a very brief introduction to the form and matter of each of the Seven Sacraments.
Text Focus: Pages 41–42, 50–53
Discussion Questions:
- Why are sacraments unique signs?
- Who is the sacrament of all sacraments?
- How does this video define the term “grace”?
- What are the form and the matter of each of the Seven Sacraments?
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- Chapter 1: The Sacramental Economy
- Chapter 1: Pope Francis: The sacraments will make you strong!
- Chapter 2: The Liturgical Year
- Chapter 2: The Purpose of the Sacraments
- Chapter 3: Bishop Barron on the Sacrament of Baptism
- Chapter 3: Pope Francis on the Meaning of Baptism
- Chapter 3: How Does Someone Become Catholic?
- Chapter 4: Ignite Your Catholic Faith -- Why Is Confirmation Important?
- Chapter 5: History of the Eucharist
- Chapter 5: Bishop Barron on the Sacrament of the Eucharist as a Sacrifice
- Chapter 5: Sacraments 201: Eucharist (what we believe)
- Chapter 6: How Do I Go to Confession?
- Chapter 7: Sacraments 101: Anointing of the Sick (who is it for)
- Chapter 7: The Sacraments: Anointing of the Sick
- Chapter 8: Why Are Catholic Priests Male? The Sacrament of Holy Orders
- Chapter 8: Priests Discuss Celibacy
- Chapter 8: Sacraments 101: Holy Orders (what ordination means)
- Chapter 9: The Sacrament of Marriage
- Chapter 9: The Domestic Church
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