Lesson02/11

Signs, grace, and celebrations

Understanding how the sacraments use visible signs to impart grace and build up the life of the Church.

Estimated time: 10 min
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The Seven Sacraments of Christ

The sacraments, stemming from the life and Paschal mystery of Christ, are entrusted to the Church for celebration. They nourish, heal, and send the faithful forth to serve.

Key point

The sacrament truly bestows grace because Christ himself is at work. The recipient needs to have the right attitude so that grace is not hindered and bears fruit.

Signs speak through the whole person.

Water, oil, light, color, music, words, gestures, and the liturgical space help the body participate in prayer. The liturgical year unfolds the entire mystery of Christ according to the rhythm of time.

There is legitimate diversity among liturgical traditions, but this diversity must preserve unity in faith, the sacraments, and ecclesial communion.

Reflection

What liturgical signs help me better understand what God is doing?

Practice

During a celebration, choose one sign to observe closely: how is it used, how does it relate to Scripture, and what response does it invite me to?

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