Sacraments are classified as Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist), Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick), and Sacraments of Commitment (Matrimony and Holy Orders). As I mentioned in class today, the closer the husband and wife get to God and include Him in their lives, the closer the two of them get as well. Since the sacraments of commitment, also called the sacraments of service, include Matrimony and Holy Orders, both clips discuss the benefits of putting God before others and serving Him. Great insight!!!! Out of all the placing why an airport? So, your friend/sibling/roommate has asked you to be a godparent. They promise to be true to each other, called to the unity that their love leads them into, and to procreate, to be open to children as a gift from God. This quote from Sr.Allison proves that God can speak to us at any place or time. The life of the Church revolves around the sacraments. That is a perfect way to describe marriage! It’s better to get married to one of yours closes friends then some guy you think you love, because then you can communicate which is one of the most important things in a strong marriage. I actually had to watch the video a second time just to hear what else she had to say! It’s basically saying that anyone can get married. I like how she saw it from a different view in the end. Better or bitter…. Today in our world we put other things before God. ” I was walking through the airport one time and i heard an interior voice say you will be the bride of Christ”. Marriage as a Sacrament Sacramental Celebration of Marriage ”to be of one heart and one soul, from this day forward. It shows that it doesn’t matter how old you are when God can say he wants you to be with Him. Remember, we must step it up! To obey him, please him, serve him. To consider ourselves as Christ’s spouse. “If your marriage rests on anything but Jesus, its resting on something broken.” This quote stood out to me the most. Most Christian denominations practice three separate sacraments or rites of initiation into the church. It means trusting them to hold your hand to go up to God’s throne together. “Some spouses barely even like each other, and the marriage seems like a dead end. The number of the sacraments in the early church was variable and undefined; Peter Damian for example had listed eleven, including the ordination of kings. Sacrament of Commitment Date & Time: December 6, 2020 11:00 AM ET | 10:00 AM CT (The call opens at 10:55 AM ET | 9:55 AM CT)Join Zoom Meeting us02web.zoom.us/j/ 85096674461 Phone: 312 626 6799 To me this meant why would you get married if you are going to divorce because you lost feelings for each other. They are signs and instruments of God’s grace. “They have distorted our reality because we forget they are actually fiction.”. Treating your spouse unfairly and doing what you hate doing is making your a bad person. In short, we can’t act too fast when it comes to commitments. “You will be Christ’s Bride.” I thought it was beautiful and inspiring when she heard the internal voice saying this to her and so she decided to devote her life to Christ. This line stuck with me the entire video. It’s not even one if you don’t mean anything you say! “It was an invitation from God, it was not something i could choose.” All of the sacraments were instituted by Christ Himself, and each is an outward sign of an inward grace. I was walking through the airport when suddeltly a voice in my head said you will be Christ’s bride. The Sacrament of Matrimony is a beautiful Commitment to your spouse and to your Lord! Have a great night and feel free to share these videos with your families and discuss them. The ordination to the priesthood or diaconate commits a person for life to their calling to the people of God as a servant in both cases, but also as the “Alter Christus” (another Christ), who offers the sacrifice at mass on our behalf, in the case of the priesthood. My parents fight a lot and it’s hard and I feel like their marriage isn’t a marriage. Baptism is the beginning of the sacramental life for Christians. Latest News SACRAMENT OF COMMITMENT. THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION . Married people have to remember that their marriage is not only a commitment to each other but also a promise to God. We act all holy and perfect and we say we are “catholic”, but do we really mean it? Like he was saying, if you want to get married, don’t rush! Just look at Jesus if you want someone perfect! This may very well be your last blog response for this year! “In marriage we either get better or bitter.” Its better being friends for years and making sure “he’s the one”, because if you just rush to get married and you were never just friends, you might have been in “love” but how do you know its not just temporarily? Sunday: 8.00am Sunday (followed by morning tea 5.30pm Reconciliation Saturday from 4.15pm. Saturday 4.30pm. THEN you’ll have a commitment! We should be more like her.”. For anyone who grew up wearing a Catholic school uniform, today’s lesson on the seven sacraments will definitely bring back some memories.For those who didn’t, it’ll be a brief introduction to these seven religious ceremonies, which the Catholic faith regards as a visible sign of the divine. How could reconcile that?” As we finish us the last chapter for the year, The Sacraments of Commitment, I’d like you to reflect on the two videos below. Hugh of Saint Victor enumerated nearly thirty, although he put Baptism and Holy Communion first with special relevance. So true! Being married means loving the person for who they are, not what they give you. Otherwise, it looks like you personally said these things. if you commit yourself to your spouse you will become closer to God, but if you don’t you become farther away from him. They can be easily divided up into three categories: Sacraments of Initiation, Vocation, and Healing. You don’t become the mother of children but the mother of any catholic who comes to you for help. If they are sincere in their promise to God, they will also respect each other, and be able to talk to each other and work out their problems, like best friends. Nuns guide people to a better faith with God, just like all other mothers guide us in our daily lives. “I was walking through the airport one time and I heard an interior voice say you will be the bride of Christ.”. We congratulate you and welcome you to start your family here. “Dating feels like a vacation, while marriage feels like a job.” Sacraments in the Catholic Church are defined as both the symbol of the thing and the thing itself. “If you are not committed to your wife your are not committing to God “…… fabulous! Being a mother doesn’t always mean being related by blood, but to help and comfort. All you need to do is accept His calling. People need to realize that mariage will not be perfect and it ill not be like a fairy tale. For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. “To be a woman means to love and to suffer; to be a nun means to love and to suffer more.”. This qoute also got my attention because it brought a new meaning to me about the dream about being a mother. You can get close to marrying someone like Prince Charming, but you will never find him. Married life is a vocation to which many people are called. “To be religious elevates motherhood. Of course you have to answer your call, but we sometimes tend to be very selfish. The Eucharist occupies a unique place as the Sacrament of Sacraments and all the other Sacraments are ordered to it as to their end. make him happy and adore him. He asked us to pray for him as he becomes a priest. St Gerard Majella Mass. This clip provided a good perspective for us to see how much nuns (and priests) give up in their lives to help others get closer to God. It’s so easy to just grab a priest and a good-looking guy from a crowd and get married. I can only imagine how hard it was for her to make that decision. The seven sacraments—Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Confession, Marriage, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick—are the life of the Catholic Church. Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick. You need to make sure you found a person that you not only love but trust. Eucharist This quote caught my attention because I want to be a mother also. I like this quote because it is explaining certain people in a marriage get better as in getting closer to one another. History. A good marriage needs comitment in order to become strong with one another and with God. In them we encounter the Lord Jesus and are enabled to live the life of faith more deeply. Bringing others closer to God is the greatest gift a mother can give. I don’t understand why some people feel that way, if you like dating someone, wouldn’t you like being attatched to them for life? I know if i was put in the positing to give my life up for God and help others get close to him or commit to a woman I would be in a tough position. I am supportive of those in the Church that decide to serve God and not spouses. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. As a woman, I will have many hardships with this. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God. Teacher Background. Since the sacraments of commitment, also called the sacraments of service, include Matrimony and Holy Orders, both clips discuss the benefits of putting God before others and serving Him. The seven sacraments are opportunities that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. When my sister was going to college she had to pick a roomate. You become a mother of souls”. This quote is what touched me most in the video. At the age of 12, we all make fun of what nuns wear! That shows how much God is watching over us. I asked her why not, and she told me. That’s what it means to me. If I had a calling to be a nun, I would be struggling. I loved that line, too! » Baptism. SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT AND SERVICE FOR THE COMMUNITY Nos 1533-1535 . I imagine that once God calls people to serve Him, they must be so happy that they do not even consider saying no. If my parents acted like that with me, I wouldn’t know what to do with myself. He thinks opposite of what society tells us to selfishly do. “I had a desire to be a mother. In the other video, the nun talked about her wanting to be a mother, but she realized she still is one. It must have been hard for her to make such a big decision at such an early age. People think getting married wil be perfect,like a fairy tale, but most people do not realize their vows “In sickness and in health.’ and “Till death do us part.”. She said that being friends was good, but living together was something completely different. Your marriage folders are due Wednesday. This leaves the child wondering if the parents will get a divorce. I’m sure you didn’t realize how hard it wold be to stay committed to your spouse (no matter how difficult) AND starting today, taking care of those crying babies! But, is this really what God means when he gives us the liberty to find a good spouse and have children? A life with God brings complete happiness whether you are a Sister, or a faithful catholic. These Sacraments differ from ministry in that, once received, they. You will have class time tomorrow to organize everything. From that point on, I just kept reapeating that over and over again in my mind. I’m sure that the kids will drive me mad, my husband and I will fight sometimes, and finances and my own parents will all make me frustrated. For one thing, they’re FICTION. This causes arguing and bitterness between the couple. They are: INITIATION Baptism - Having holy water poured over your head. They want to get married because they think they love each other, but once they have kids and live together they can’t handle the pressure. However, and nun devotes her life ENTIRELY to God. When I do something and my parents start screaming at me, I nearly start crying because I feel like I disappointed them and I feel like I’m an unwanted child. – Use proper punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. I’m supposed to love him more than my children, my husband, and my parents. In the Holy Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine, the Lord Christ is contained, offered, and received. Along with the Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the seven Sacraments compose the basic belief structure of the Catholic Church. I’m sure you can’t! For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Instead of having children of your own you become the mother of everyone. 2. This response is too short, lacks a deep reflection on both videos, and uses lower grade vocabulary. The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament and a sacrifice. Like he says in the beginning, movies and books are different. Sacraments of Commitment. This quote means that when we get married it can make us better by teaching us how to get along with one another. Great job! Baptism. HOLY ORDERS No 1536, Nos 1537-1538, Nos 1539-1553, Nos 1554-1571 Celebration of This Sacrament Nos 1572-1574, Nos 1575-1576, Nos 1577-1580, Nos 1581-1589 IN BRIEF Nos 1590-1600 . Marriage: A man and a woman consecrate themselves to be committed to one another until parted by death in this sacrament. Weekday Masses Weekday Masses … You wouldn’t be able to tolerate your friend anymore, and by the end of the year, you never talk to each other again. In a regular marriage, you are married to a spouse and have children. This quote moved me because knowing that she did not choose to become a sister of the Church, was very inspirational and brave. In a marriage we should do things that are enjoyable too. Sacraments of Commitment: Engaged couples should contact the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Parable Script Information and Apostle Videos Are Up. ARTICLE 7 THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY. Sacraments. Of course not! There are seven sacraments. Maybe that happens to some people. I cannot say I would become a nun, because that is uncertain. wife your are not committing to God. This qoute caught my attention because this is probably most people’s views of dating and marriage. It just shows that you never know when God will come to you with a message. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Marriage could be “better” if we commit to one another. Three of these sacraments are called Sacraments of Initiation. There will be classes that you … These symbolic actions we know and celebrate publicly as: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist (the sacraments of initiation); Penance/Reconciliation and Anointing (the sacraments of healing); Marriage and Orders/Ordination (the sacraments of commitment). And over all of this, I’m supposed to love Jesus. The better part of marriage is being with someone you love forever and getting to know more of them. Marriage- Part of God’s Plan for Man From the dawn of creation, it has been part of God’s plan for man. Reflect on Sister Allison’s thoughts and remarks. Marriage and dating are two different things, when you are dating you don’t have all these different things to think about like kids and how are you going to pay for all the bills you both now have. I thought this statement was amazing because Sr. Allison contrasted the very common activity of walking through an airport with something miraculous. How could I reconcile that?” This quote stood out for me from the rest because alot of women want to be mothers and hold thier children in thier arms .She was given up her chance to be a mother to become a nun. It has to be someone who will not argue with you but will support you and never betray you. Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. A husband and wife should treat each other fairly. But mostly people get married and are happy and are together for 50-60 years until they die still married. situations. “To be religious elevates motherhood, you become a mother of souls, and Jesus is your spouse.”, I, personally, want to be a mother, but I don’t know whats going to happen in my future. Just having to think about not geting married or having kids frightens me because who will continue the Becerra legacy when I am gone. That is why it is important to take your time before you get married. If you think about it, a good mother devotes her life to her husband, her children, and her God. “To be religious elevates motherhood. I am so proud of all the wonderful work you’ve done! We think being a nun is an easy job, but it really is so hard. I think this quote is very true. Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. The Catholic Church has been entrusted with seven sacraments which are seven unique actions and prayer, signs and means of celebrating Christ's saving power and love for his people. What this quote is saying is that when we get married we either have a good life or a horrible life. All the Sacraments are instruments of faith, because through the sacred words and prayers and ceremonies, people are instructed in spirituality, and are nourished and strengthened to profess and practice their faith as did the apostles and disciples in the original days of the Church. The next video is the remarkable story of a young girl whose calling is to enter the sisterhood. There are five other Sacraments of the Catholic Church. I feel like they were never friends. Anointing of the Sick. In class, we talked about the Church as apostolic, Christ is sent to the world from God, and thus Christ is the first apostle. This reminded me of the deacon in mass this morning. I want to have 4 or 5 kids (at least for now I do, lol) and live with a husband that I know will love me and our family forever. Sacraments Sacraments of Initiation Baptism. where is the reflection for the other video? are for life whereas the call to ministry can change over time and through differing. 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