Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments (Second Edition)
Chapter 2: The Purpose of the Sacraments
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:
- Who are you meant to encounter in the Seven Sacraments? How have you experienced this in your own life?
- What was Christ doing on the Cross in his humanity? Why is this significant?
- What was Christ doing on the Cross in his divinity? Why is this significant?
- How do we participate in the work of Christ? In his Paschal Mystery? In our Church life?
- What do the sacraments do to us in our lives as Christians?
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YouTube Videos
- Chapter 1: The Sacramental Economy
- Chapter 1: Pope Francis: The sacraments will make you strong!
- Chapter 2: The Liturgical Year
- Chapter 2: Introduction to 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
- Chapter 9: Live the Love: Discover Natural Family Planning
