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Level 7, Lesson Plan 13, Chapter 16: " The Seven Sacraments"

Dinner (6:00-6:30) Aim: Seven sacraments save souls. Materials: Bibles, rosaries, Music Issue, Prayer handout, evaluations, pencils Key Words (Vocabulary):

sacrament: A visible sign instituted by Christ to give us grace and make us holy.

sign: A symbol that is meant to bring a message to those who see it. A sign can be visible or

verbal.

sacred mysteries: An ancient title for the Holy Eucharist and the Mass.

sacramental grace: The supernatural help we receive from God through the sacraments.

Explanation1. Opening Prayer, Scripture Reading, and Key Words (Matt) (6:30-6:35 PM)

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We thank you for sending your only-begotten Son to

restore grace back to the world. We are grateful for the gift of the seven sacraments as a

means of receiving your grace. We ask that you help us make room in our hearts and be

ready for the fruits you intend for us when receiving the sacraments. We ask this through

Christ our Lord. Amen."

Scripture Reading: Included in tonight's activity.

2. Activity (Lance) (6:35-6:50 PM)

Objective: Teach the youth the scriptural basis for the sacraments. Break the youth into

groups of two. Assign each group a different scripture reading from page 168 (Develop #5)

of the Teacher's Manual. Do not tell the youth which sacrament is depicted in the reading.

Reassemble and have each group read their assigned scripture reading and explain what

sacrament is depicted.

3. "Sacraments" (Matt) (6:50-6:53 PM)

Message: Adam and Eve lost the gift of grace by original sin. Jesus came so that by his life,

death, and Resurrection, he could restore grace for mankind. Jesus entrusted this grace to

the Church he founded and distributes this grace through the seven sacraments. They are

channels of grace whereby we can share in the life of grace won for us by Jesus Christ on the

Cross.

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A sacrament is an outward (visible) sign instituted by Christ to give grace. Sacraments are

not like magic tricks or vending machines. Sacraments are sacred ceremonies through

which Jesus gives us his grace. They enable us to accept Jesus' love and forgiveness and

deepen our relationship with him and with the whole Church.

4. "The Signs of the Sacraments" (Fr. Radloff) (6:53-7:00 PM)

Message: The outward sign of each sacrament has two parts, special words (the form) and

actions or things (the matter). Signs are used because they bear a special message for us.

They help us to see what the sacrament does for our soul. Water, the matter of Baptism,

washes, nourishes, pours, and satisfies; it represents fun, life, and cleansing. Oil used in

Confirmation and Anointing of the Sick nourishes, beautifies, heals, and strengthens. Bread

signifies food and nourishment. Wine signifies drink and merriment. The special words

used in the sacraments convey the works of absolution or vows.

The signs of the sacraments differ from ordinary signs because they do what they tell us.

Imagine a stop sign that physically forces cars to stop when it is seen or a flag that causes us

to say the pledge of allegiance whenever it is raised.

When a priest performs the sign of a sacrament, the message he proclaims is carried out.

When the priest says "This is my Body. . . . This is the cup of my Blood . . . ." over the bread

and wine at Mass, they really do become the Body and Blood of the Lord, because Jesus gave

him the power to do this.

One of the ancient titles for the sacraments is sacred mysteries. We do not know exactly

how they work, but we do know that Christ is the minister of every sacrament. Jesus works

through the sacraments and makes them effective. Although we see a priest consecrate theEucharist, it is Jesus who works through the priest to consecrate the Eucharist, it is Jesus who

works through the priest to consecrate the Eucharist. It is Jesus who baptizes us, absolves

us, confirms us, etc. The power of the sacraments does not depend upon the holiness of

the minister, but upon Jesus who works through the minister to confer grace in the

sacraments.

5. "Sacramental Grace" (Matt) (7:00-7:05 PM)

Message: Through the sacraments, Jesus continue his saving works. He bestows upon the

sacraments his power to confer grace. Every sacrament confers sanctifying grace (the free

and undeserved help that God gives us to help us grow in faith and live holy lives). The

sacraments also give us a special grace for our journey to heaven called sacramental grace.

Sacramental grace helps us in various ways, depending upon from which sacrament it comes.

Baptism: Gives us the grace to live a holy life. We receive the theological virtues of faith,

hope, and charity, and become part of the Church family.

Confirmation: Gives us the grace to be strong in faith and loyal to Jesus as we journey to

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heaven.

Holy Eucharist: Give us the grace to love Jesus with all our hearts and to love our neighbors

as ourselves. We are strengthened and nourished by the Eucharist.

Penance: Gives us the grace to overcome our sinful desires and actions. We are restored

in sanctifying grace.

Anointing: Gives us the grace to accept our sicknesses and to die a good death.

Holy Orders: Gives priests the grace to live good lives dedicated to preaching the Gospel

and administering the sacraments.

Matrimony: Gives a husband and a wife the grace of loving each other until death and of

being good parents.

6. Evaluation (Matt) (7:05-7:10 PM) (Questions from the Diocesan Confirmation Question list

are indicated by (CF#).

1. (CF #62) A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.

2. (CF #63) How many sacraments are there? seven

3. (CF #63) List the sacraments. Circle those that you have received. Baptism,

Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony

Write the name of the sacrament next to the corresponding matter (action) and form

(words).

4. Laying on of hands. "We ask you, all-powerful Father. . ." Holy Orders

5. Laying on of hands; oil. "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit." Confirmation

6. Water. "I Baptize you in the Name of the Father. . ." Baptism

7. Christian man and woman. Exchange of vows. Matrimony

8. Bread and wine. "This is my Body. . . . This is the cup of my blood." Holy Eucharist

9. Verbal confession of sins. "I absolve you of your sins in the Name of the Father. . ."

Penance

10. Oil. "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love. . ." Anointing of the Sick

Write one or more petitions to pray during our Intercessory Prayers. For . . .

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________. . . We pray to the Lord.

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7. Prayer in the Church (Fr. Radloff)(7:10-7:30 pm) (while Father vests)

Exposition

Hymn: Father I adore you

Intercessory Prayers

Divine Mercy Chaplet

Hymn: Sanctuary

Benediction

Divine Praises

Hymn: "Your Grace is Enough" (#632 in Music Issue)

Dessert