UNIT FIVE

Sacraments of Service

I. Matrimony

Words to know

1. Vocation- a way of life that God calls us to.

• Married Life

• Single Life

• Religious Life

• Ordained Life

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2. Marriage covenant- a lifetime commitment between a man and woman to live as faithful and loving partners.

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3. Fidelity- being faithful to a person and to your duties and promises.

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Who receives it

1. An engaged man and woman who have prepared for matrimony through the Church.

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What it does

1. Unites a husband and wife together in Christ.

•The two become one.

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What it does

2. Helps them love one another and lovingly accept children.

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Symbolic actions

Matrimony often occurs during a Mass.

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Symbolic actions

1. Exchange of vows

•Bride and groom pledge their love for one another

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Symbolic actions

2. Exchange of rings

•A symbol of love and fidelity

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Symbolic actions

3. Nuptial Blessing

•A special wedding blessing.

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Getting Ready

1. Pre-Cana classes- preparation married couples must complete before matrimony.

•Can be a variety of things.

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Getting Ready

2. The husband and wife give each other the Sacrament.

•The priest DOES NOT! He is there as a witness.

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About divorce

1. Divorce- a legal end to a marriage.

•Done by state, not by the Church

•It is against natural law.

•Very damaging for families

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About divorce

2. Annulment- when the Church cancels a marriage.

•Must examine the marriage first.

•Must have legal divorce first

•Spiritually, it really never happened.

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II. Holy Orders

Words to know

1. Consecrate- to make something holy.•“Holy-ize” it

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2. Stole- A cloth that symbolizes authority•Looks like a sash

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3. Paten- A plate to serve the Eucharist

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4. Chalice- A cup to serve the Eucharist.

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5. Miter- A pointed hat that symbolizes authority.

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6. Staff- A shepherd’s cane.

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Who receives it

1. Catholic men that God calls to lead the Church.• God must call you.

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What it does

1. Consecrates men to lead the Church as bishops, priests, and deacons.

•It’s good for the rest of your life!

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Symbolic actions

Holy Orders occurs during a special Mass.

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Symbolic actions

1. The Bishop lays his hands over the man and prays for him.

•If priests are ordained, other priests do this.

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Symbolic actions

2. The bishop prays a prayer of consecration.

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Different ordinations

1. You can be ordained a deacon, priest, or a bishop.

•Each ceremony is different

•Must go in order.

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Different ordinations

2. For deacons:•Receive a stole

•Receive the book of Gospels

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Different Ordinations

3. For priests:•His palms are anointed with chrism.

•Rearrange his stole

•Receives a paten and chalice

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Different Ordinations

4. For bishops:•His head is anointed with chrism

•Given a miter, a ring, and a pastoral staff.

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