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What do we mean when we talk about Sacraments? A sacrament in the broadest sense can be any person, event or thing through which we encounter or experience God's presence in a new and deeper way. Things such as a sunset, a new born child, an intimate conversation with a close friend all have the potential for revealing God to us in new and deeper ways. The potential of such experiences as sacramental vary from person to person as each responds differently. While one aspect of creation may be 'charged' with God for one person it may not be for others.experiences such as these enable people to enter into the mystery of God through the world of creation.

**//Faith in God is a necessary part of being a sacramental person because it is this that enables people to see God present in everyday events and in the world around us. Sacramental faith looks for God in the familiar patterns of life and nature. It is with eyes of faith that we recognise our lives are "imbued with the hidden presence of God" (Pope Paul VI)//**

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The S acrament of B aptism > Baptism is the very first sacrament that you can receive. This is where it all starts. When we are baptized, we become children of God, members of the church, and are given eternal life. A person is only baptized once. Your Moms and Dads might be interested in this. The word "baptize" comes from the Greek word, baptizein, and means to "plunge" or "immerse." > A priest, a minister, or a layperson can baptize. What you do is to say, "I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." At the same time pouring water over the person that is being baptized. > There are two symbols with baptism. One is water, to symbolize the washing of sins, and the second is light to symbolize Christ Himself. > Baptism washes away Original Sin. Original sin is the sin we inherited from Adam and Eve. They disobeyed God and their sin is handed down to us. > Matt 29:19 Mark 16:16 John 3:5 Acts 2:38-42 Cor 12:12-13 Gal 3:27-28 Col 2:11-14 1Peter 3:18-22

The S acrament of

C onfession

> This sacrament has different names. Sometimes its called, the Sacrament of Penance and sometimes its called, the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I use the name, Sacrament of Confession. No Matter which name you use, its all the same sacrament. This sacrament is confessing your sins to God. > God knows what sins you have committed and will commit but with this sacrament, you are aware of those sins. When we go to confession, we receive graces from God to make it easier not to sin again. > We should receive this sacrament as often as possible. > Matt 16:19; 18-18 John 20:23 2 Cor 5:7-21

The S acrament of C onfirmation The Sacrament of Confirmation is when the Holy Spirit comes to you in a special way making you strong in faith. Those who received this Sacrament, by the power of the Holy Spirit, grow in faith and are ready for adult Christian life. We are Confirmed by the Bishop. He places his hands on us, prays, and blesses us with Holy Oil called chrism. The Holy Spirit has 7 gifts to give us. They are: >> 1. Wisdom 2. Understanding >> 3. Counsel >> 4. Fortitude >> 5. Knowledge >> 6. Piety >> 7. Fear of the Lord. It is up to us to recognize and use these gifts everyday. Acts 19:6; 8:17 Heb 6:2

The S acrament of T he H oly E ucharist > The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is when Jesus is with us in the bread and wine. Through prayers, by asking the Holy Sprit to come upon the gifts, ( the bread and wine), the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus. Only a priest can do this.

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> We believe that God is in the Eucharistic bread and wine so they should be adored and honored. Christ is present in both the bread and wine, so we don't have to have both. Usually we receive the bread. We should receive this sacrament daily. > 1Cor 11:23-34 10-16 Luke 24-30 John 6:59 Acts 2-42; 20-7

The S acrament of H oly M atrimony > The sacrament of Holy Matrimony is when a man a woman get married. They make promises to each other and to God to live together helping each other in good times and bad times, in health and in sickness, forever. > The sacrament of marriage gives grace to the man and woman so they can live together, support each other and raise their children. > > 1Cor 7:10-13

The S acrament of H oly O rders > The Sacrament of Holy Orders, also called the Sacrament of Ordination, is for men to become priests. This sacrament was given to us by Jesus at the Last Supper. The first men who received the power of priesthood were the apostles. The apostles passed on that gift to us. > A man that wants to be a priest has to go to school for many years. After that is done, he has a ceremony where he is ordained and he becomes a priest. > A priest is given special powers through ordination. He then can give us all the sacraments. Priests are called in a special way to help us and to preach the Word of God. > Bishops 1Tim 3:17 Deacons 1Tim 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-4 Elders, Priests Acts 14:23; 20:17,28 1Tim 5:17-22 Titus 1:5-9

The S acrament of A nointing of the S ick > The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, also called Extreme Unction, is when a priest prays and blesses you with Holy Oil when you are in danger of dying. The sacrament gives you a special grace and strength. If you are conscious, you should make a confession before death. If you aren't conscious, this sacrament will gain pardon for you. > You can receive this sacrament more than once. James 5:13-18 Mark 6:12-13

**Scripture Readings for Class Prayer - Term 1 2012**


 * __Week 1__ Gospel readings related to the Charism of St Thomas Aquinas School**


 * __Week 2__ Teaching about Prayer, Matthew 6:5 - 14, Introducing different ways to pray**


 * __Week 3__ Jesus calls 4 fisherman to follow him, Mark:16 - 20**


 * __Week 4__ The Beatitudes, Matthew 5: 1-12**


 * __Week 5__ Jesus Calms the Storm, Mark 4:35 - 41**


 * __Week 6__ The Kingdom of God is like salt and light, Matthew 5:13 - 16**


 * __Week 7__ The Annunciation, Luke 1: 26 - 35, Preparing for the feast this Sunday**


 * __Week 8__ Palm Sunday, Preparing to celebrate Palm Sunday, Mark 11: 1-10**


 * __Week 9__ The Holy Week Stories, Preparing to celebrate Holy Week**
 * Monday - Jesus washes teh feet of teh apostles, John 13:1-15**
 * Tuesday - Jesus has his Last Supper, Mark 14: 12-26**
 * Wednesday - Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane and he is arrested Mark 14: 32-50**
 * Thursday - Jesus is crucified, Mark 15: 16-41**

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A Virtual Tour of Baggot Street, the House Catherine built in Dublin.



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Each classroom held a purple cloth for lent

The day before ash wednesday each classroom got to put a palm on the burning fire.