UNIT FIVE Sacraments of Service
I. Matrimony
A. Words to know Vocation- a way of life that God calls us to. I. Matrimony A. Words to know Vocation- a way of life that God calls us to. Married Life Single Life Religious Life Ordained Life
I. Matrimony A. Words to know 2. Marriage covenant- a lifetime commitment between a man and woman to live as faithful and loving partners.
I. Matrimony A. Words to know 3. Fidelity- being faithful to a person and to your duties and promises.
I. Matrimony B. Who receives it 1. An engaged man and woman who have prepared for matrimony through the Church.
C. Unites a husband and wife together in Christ. What it does I. Matrimony C. What it does Unites a husband and wife together in Christ. The two become one.
C. 2. Helps them love one another and lovingly accept children. I. Matrimony C. What it does 2. Helps them love one another and lovingly accept children.
Matrimony often occurs during a Mass. I. Matrimony D. Symbolic actions Matrimony often occurs during a Mass.
D. Exchange of vows Symbolic actions I. Matrimony D. Symbolic actions Exchange of vows Bride and groom pledge their love for one another
D. 2. Exchange of rings Symbolic actions A symbol of love and fidelity I. Matrimony D. Symbolic actions 2. Exchange of rings A symbol of love and fidelity
D. 3. Nuptial Blessing Symbolic actions A special wedding blessing. I. Matrimony D. Symbolic actions 3. Nuptial Blessing A special wedding blessing.
I. Matrimony E. Getting Ready Pre-Cana classes- preparation married couples must complete before matrimony. Can be a variety of things.
E. 2. The husband and wife give each other the Sacrament. I. Matrimony E. Getting Ready 2. The husband and wife give each other the Sacrament. The priest DOES NOT! He is there as a witness.
F. About divorce Divorce- a legal end to a marriage. I. Matrimony F. About divorce Divorce- a legal end to a marriage. You cannot be divorced in the Church. It is against natural law. Very damaging for families
F. 2. Annulment- when the Church cancels a marriage. About divorce I. Matrimony F. About divorce 2. Annulment- when the Church cancels a marriage. Must examine the marriage first. Spiritually, it really never happened.
II. Holy Orders
A. Consecrate- to make something holy. Words to know “Holy-ize” it II. Holy Orders A. Words to know Consecrate- to make something holy. “Holy-ize” it
A. 2. Stole- A cloth that symbolizes authority Words to know II. Holy Orders A. Words to know 2. Stole- A cloth that symbolizes authority Looks like a sash
A. 3. Paten- A plate to serve the Eucharist Words to know II. Holy Orders A. Words to know 3. Paten- A plate to serve the Eucharist
A. 4. Chalice- A cup to serve the Eucharist. Words to know II. Holy Orders A. Words to know 4. Chalice- A cup to serve the Eucharist.
A. 5. Miter- A pointed hat that symbolizes authority. Words to know II. Holy Orders A. Words to know 5. Miter- A pointed hat that symbolizes authority.
II. Holy Orders A. Words to know 6. Staff- A shepherd’s cane.
B. 1. Catholic men that God calls to lead the Church. Who receives it II. Holy Orders B. Who receives it 1. Catholic men that God calls to lead the Church. God must call you.
II. Holy Orders C. What it does Consecrates men to lead the Church as bishops, priests, and deacons. It’s good for the rest of your life!
Holy Orders occurs during a special Mass. II. Holy Orders D. Symbolic actions Holy Orders occurs during a special Mass.
D. The Bishop lays his hands over the man and prays for him. II. Holy Orders D. Symbolic actions The Bishop lays his hands over the man and prays for him. If priests are ordained, other priests do this.
D. The bishop prays a prayer of consecration. Symbolic actions II. Holy Orders D. Symbolic actions The bishop prays a prayer of consecration.
E. You can be ordained a deacon, priest, or a bishop. II. Holy Orders E. Different ordinations You can be ordained a deacon, priest, or a bishop. Each ceremony is different Must go in order.
E. 2. For deacons: Different ordinations Receive a stole II. Holy Orders E. Different ordinations 2. For deacons: Receive a stole Receive the book of Gospels
E. 3. For priests: Different Ordinations II. Holy Orders E. Different Ordinations 3. For priests: His palms are anointed with chrism. Rearrange his stole Receives a paten and chalice
E. 4. For bishops: Different Ordinations His head is anointed II. Holy Orders E. Different Ordinations 4. For bishops: His head is anointed Given a miter, a ring, and a pastoral staff.