Introduction to the Sacraments

Rev. Paul R. FisherPastor, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Harrisburg

Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONOF THE SACRAMENTS

• INTRODUCTORY RITES• LITURGY OF THE WORD• IMMEDIATE PREPARATION• SACRAMENTAL RITE• EXPLANATORY RITES

• LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

INTRODUCTORY RITESBAPTISM

Giving of the NameSign of the Cross

MARRIAGEWelcome of the Couple

ALL OTHERSSign of the Cross

Greeting

•Penitential ActHymns of Praise

Collect

LITURGY OF THE WORDProphecy/Acts of the Apostles

PsalmEpistleGospelHomily

IMMEDIATE PREPRATIONBAPTISM

Litany of the SaintsOil of CatechumensEpiclesis Over WaterRenunciation of SinProfession of Faith

CONFIRMATIONPresentation of the Candidates

IntercessionsRenunciation of SinProfession of Faith

Epiclesis Over Candidates

EUCHARISTProfession of Faith

Intercessions

ORDERSCall of the Candidate

ExaminationPromise of Obedience

Litany of the Saints

MARRIAGEStatement of Intention

PENANCEExamination of Conscience

ANOINTINGIntercessions

Epiclesis/Thanksgiving over Oil

LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT

EXPLANATORY RITESBAPTISMChrism

White GarmentCandle

Ephphatha rite

CONFIRMATIONSign of Peace

ORDERSVesting

Anointing (Bishop/Presbyter)

Tradito InstrumentorumSign of Peace

MARRIAGERings

EUCHARISTPENANCE

ANOINTING

None

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTPreparation of Altar and Gifts

Eucharistic PrayerCommunion Rite

When Sacrament is celebrated outside of MassThe Lord’s Prayer

CONCLUDING RITESBlessing

Dismissal

SACRAMENTS AND THE EUCHARIST

The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the

apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the

whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch

(Presbyteriorum Ordinis)

TRANSUBSTANTIATIONEucharist as the Most Blessed Sacrament

All the other sacraments are ordered to it as to their end(Summa Theologica)

BAPTISMMakes one fit to actively participate in the Eucharist

CONFIRMATIONMakes one fit to take on ministerial roles at the Eucharist

COMMUNIONThe consummation of the Eucharistic Sacrifice

ORDERSProvides ministers for the Altar

MARRIAGEEucharist as the spiritual “consummation” of the Marriage

PENANCERestoration to Eucharistic Communion

ANOINTINGRestoration to Eucharistic participation

SACRAMENTALS

SACRAMENTAL:•Rites, Sign, Symbol, or Action•Instituted by the Church•Regulated by the Church•That opens one to grace

SACRAMENTALS – RITES• Dedication of Churches

Patterned after the Sacraments of Initiation• Blessings

Of PersonsOf Buildings

Of Liturgical ObjectsOf Objects of Devotion

Related to Feasts and Seasons• Religious Profession

TemporaryPerpetual

SimpleSolemn

• ExorcismsSimpleSolemn

• Christian Burial

SACRAMENTALS – SIGNS• Related to the Sacraments

Oil of CatechumensBaptismal Water

Sacred ChrismSacred Vessels for the Eucharist

Wedding RingsLiturgical Vestments

Oil of the Sick• Related to the Liturgical Year

Blessed Candles (February 2)Blessed Ashes (Ash Wednesday)

Blessed Palms (Palm Sunday)Holy Fire (Easter Vigil)

Paschal Candle (Easter Vigil)

• Related to the Consecration of PersonsCassock

Religious HabitProfession Ring

Sacred Relics

SACRAMENTALS – OBJECTS• Objects used in the Liturgy• The Sacred Scriptures

• The Cross• Holy Water• Blessed Salt• Sacred Images• Medals

• Rosaries/Chaplets• Scapulars

• “Lourdes Water”• Any object of devotion that has been blessed

SACRAMENTALS – ACTIONS•Sign of the Cross

•Devotions and acts of popular piety• Indulgences