Catholic Tool #4:

The Sacraments

Herramienta Católica Numero Cuatro:

Los Sacramentos

See the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Section Two (paragraphs 1210-1690...yep, Sacraments are a key part of Catholic life, so the Catechism spends a LOT of time on them!)

What are the Sacraments?

What are some common myths and misconceptions about the Seven Sacraments?

The PDF below includes some of the MANY myths and misconceptions people have about the Catholic Sacraments:

Sacrament Myths.pdf

Baptism

Confirmation

Eucharist (Communion)

Reconciliation (Penance)

Anointing of the Sick (formerly "Extreme Unction")

Matrimony (Marriage)

More information about Matrimony will be shared in our next session, on Vocation and chastity!

Holy Orders (Ordination - to the Priesthood and/or Diaconate)

More information about Holy Orders will be shared in our next session, on Vocation and chastity!

Recursos en Español sobre los Sacramentos

Una lista de vídeos entretenidos e informativos sobre los Sacramentos, en español: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzobuxT2-j9_y3NA8aJ3XR1RqXQKnRKFT

Por Tu Matrimonio: https://www.portumatrimonio.org/

Recursos adicionales de nuestra Arquidiócesis sobre los Sacramentos: https://www.archbalt.org/marriage-family-life/pastoral-familiar/

In your own words: Make Up for Session #4

If you missed this session, complete the following and submit to the Sacramental Coordinator and/or the Director of Youth Ministry as your makeup assignment for this session. Please send a separate email for each missed session (you may combine your answers for each of the three resources into one email.)

  • Address an email with the subject line "Makeup Work: Session #4" and your full name in the body of the email.

  • Select THREE videos (or other resources) from the above to explore deeply.

  • Identify the three resources you chose in your email, and answer the following questions about each resource:

    1. How did this resource change, clarify, or solidify your previous understanding of the topic of the Sacraments?

    2. How did this resource display the Catholic both/and" rule? (Remember that the "Catholic both/and rule" refers to the principles that the "Catholic answer" on almost every question involves a deep and complex "both this AND that" answer rather than a simplified, surface "either this or that" answer.

    3. How will your new or renewed understanding of this aspect of the Sacraments impact your daily life? In other words: So what?