The Purpose of the Sacraments

Film Focus: This video explores the sacraments as moments which make present the redeeming work of Christ and bestow grace in the life of the believer.

Text Focus: Pages 37–38

Discussion Questions:

1. Who are you meant to encounter in the Seven Sacraments? How have you experienced this in your own life?
2. What was Christ doing on the Cross in his humanity? Why is this significant?
3. What was Christ doing on the Cross in his divinity? Why is this significant?
4. How do we participate in the work of Christ? In his Paschal Mystery? In our Church life?
5. What do the sacraments do to us in our lives as Christians?

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