Spiritual Things in Material Things: 5 Quotes from St. John Chyrsostom on the Sacraments
Listers, the sacraments are an essential element to the birth, growth, and transformation of every Catholic believer. We are in some way affected by each of these sacraments every day of our lives. We are reborn in baptism, we are overshadowed by the Holy Spirit at confirmation, we are fed by our Lord in the...
46 Questions and Answers to Help You Understand the Sacraments
Listers, the following lesson is taken from the Baltimore Catechism. The Baltimore Catechism was the standard catechism of teaching the faith and catechizing children from 1885 to Vatican II. Its basic question-and-answer approach is the most natural learning style for the human mind and simplifies even the most complex theological questions.
The Character Imprinted on the Soul: 12 More Questions About the Sacraments
"This character remains in the soul even after death; for the honor and glory of those who are saved; for the shame and punishment of those who are lost."
Sacraments of the Dead: 12 Questions on Sacrilege and Grace
"Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony are called Sacraments of the living because those who receive them worthily are already living the life of grace."
What Grace Is Given in the Sacraments? – And 10 Other Questions
"There is a great likeness between the thing used in the outward sign and the grace given in each Sacrament; thus water is used for cleansing; Baptism cleanses the soul; Oil gives strength and light; Confirmation strengthens and enlightens the soul; Bread and wine nourish; the Holy Eucharist nourishes the soul."
11 Basic Questions Over the Sacraments
"A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."
4 Questions that Help Explain “What is a Sacrament?”
The Sacraments of Holy Mother Church are visible signs of invisible grace.
3 Basic Biblical Questions About the Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation confers a Messianic maturity on the individual, a particular maturation that is not present in the baptized individual.
Confirmation in the Extraordinary Form: 11 Questions and 8 Photos from Holy Innocents, NYC
"The bishop gives the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek to remind him that he must be ready to suffer everything, even death, for the sake of Christ."
