Christian Life Education

2. “The Sign”

3. Adapted from Luke
2:8-12
When Jesus was born, there were shepherds in the
fields and were keeping the night watch over their flock.
The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of
the Lord shone around them. They became afraid but
the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I
proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all
the people.

4. Adapted from Luke
2:8-12
For today in the city of David a savior has been
born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a
sign from you: you will find an infant wrapped in
swaddling clothes and lying in a
manger.

5. Guide
Questions:

8. The Sacraments
– Signs of God’s Love
God sent Jesus to earth to save us. Jesus is
no longer physically with us, but God
continues to show His love through other
signs. One of these signs is the Church.

9. The Church
is called the sacrament of Christ
because it is the sign
of Jesus’ presence on earth. Through the
Seven Sacraments, the
Church makes us feel the presence of
Jesus.

10. The Sacraments
–are signs established by Jesus to give grace.
The word sacrament came from the Latin word
“sacramentum”, which means “a sign
of sacred”.
Sacraments are symbols of God’s
love.

11. The Sacraments
Sacraments are symbols of God’s love. God is a
loving God. He cares for each one of us. He is
constant in His love for all of us. God continues to
give us the graces and the blessings we need to
live a good spiritual life. Jesus is the ultimate sign
of God’s love.

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statements.

13. The SevenSacraments
Sacraments can be divided into three
groups
Sacraments of Initiation •
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation •
Considered “initiation rituals” because
they make us full members of the
Church community • At Easter Vigil, new
adult members of the Church receive all

14. The SevenSacraments
Sacraments can be divided into three
groups
Sacraments of Healing •
Reconciliation • Heals our
relationships with God and each
other • Anointing of the Sick • Heals
our body, mind or soul

15. The SevenSacraments
Sacraments can be divided into three groups
Sacraments of Vocation • Vocation
means “calling” • These sacraments affirm
the life to which God has called us •
Matrimony • Called to share our life with
another person • Holy Orders • Called to
dedicate our life in service to Christ and the
community as a priest • Also called the

18. The Baptism of Jesus

20. Guide
Questions:

21. something called original sin. It
was the effect the sin
committed by Adam and Eve.
When baptized, we are
washed of that sin and of all
those committed before
receiving it. We’re made sons
and daughters of God and we
officially become a part of the

23. The Sacrament of Baptism:
The word "baptism" comes from the
Greek word to "plunge" or "immerse."
As Christ plunged into death for our
sake and rose again, so too are we
plunged into the waters for rebirth.

24. The Sacrament of Baptism:
The Sacrament which
gives us new life,
forgives all sin and
makes us adopted
children of God.

25. Water is an important symbol in Baptism. It
means cleansing from original sin.
In Baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit and
have a new life in Christ. When we were
baptized, we also become part of God's
family,
the Church.

26. What are the things or symbols used during
the celebration?
easter
candle
chrism
oil
holy
water white
garment

27. Symbols Used in Baptism
1. Sign of the cross
shows that we are joyfully accepted by God
into His community of believers.

28. Symbols Used in Baptism
2. White cloth
– shows that our hearts are made
clean.

29. Symbols Used in Baptism
3. Lighted candle
shows that Jesus is our light to
guide us as we grow.

30. Symbols Used in Baptism
4. Anointing of the holy chrism
(oil)
 shows that we are chosen and
made special by God.

31. Symbols Used in Baptism
5. Pouring of the holy water
 reminds us that Baptism washes
away our sins

32. On the day we were born, we
became members of our families.
On the day we were baptized, we
became children of God. We
were welcomed into the Church,
the family of God

33. Effects of Baptism
1. Washes away original sin and any other sins.
2. Makes us children of God and temples of the Holy
Spirit.
3. Welcomes us as members of the Church, the Body of
Christ.
4. Makes us shares in the mission of Jesus.

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39. The story takes place in a meal called the
Last Supper of Jesus with His apostles.
It is a sign both of thanksgiving and
sacrifice.

40. A sign of thanksgiving as this recalls one of
the most important feast of the Jews, the
Passover. The Passover was the time
when they were freed from slavery in Egypt.

41. Jesus celebrates the Passover in Jerusalem
with His disciples. Jesus was born and
brought up Jewish, so it is natural that He
should want to remember this festival with
His disciples

42. Jesus began the Passover in the usual way,
but during the meal He made some
important changes

43. He broke the bread and passed it to his
disciples saying,
“Take and eat, this is my
body.”

44. He offered them the cup of wine, saying
“Drink from it, all of you. This is my
blood, which seals God's covenant,
my blood poured out for many for
the forgiveness of sins.”

45. The bread is the body of Jesus. He is
offering Himself as a sacrifice for the many

46. HOLY WEEK

49. It recounts the final days of Christ’s
life, as well as his death, burial, and
resurrection. During this week,
Christians remember the important
events of Christ’s final days, His death
and resurrection.

51. Holy Week begins with
Palm Sunday. It is a
celebration of Jesus
fulfilling the prophecy
from Zechariah with His
triumphant entry into
Jerusalem. We celebrate
Christ as King on Palm
Sunday.

52. It is properly called
“Thursday of the Lord’s
Supper,”. This day
commemorates the
institution of the
Eucharist during the
Last Supper.

53. Formally known as the
“Friday of the passion
and death of the Lord,”
this day marks the
crucifixion of Jesus
Christ. It is a day of
sorrow and mourning.

54. Today, Christians
observe Good Friday
with services
that reflect on Christ’s
final hours and the
Stations
of the Cross. On this
day, Catholics often veil
the
cross in purple.

55. a celebration that awaits Jesus’
resurrection. It starts at evening
of Holy Saturday/Black Saturday.
The celebration starts with the
darkened Church, which
represents sin. Fire is lit outside
the Church to represent how light
dispels the darkness. The fire is
blessed and then priest lights
the Paschal Candle. The Paschal
Candle represent Jesus as the
Light of the Word.

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58. cross Crown of
thorns
palm leaves
Last Supper Crucifixion