Catholic Practices

Catholic Practices

1. Sacramental nature of reality

   • Sacramental nature of reality means finding the grace of God in the physical world
   • The sacraments of iniation are Baptisms, Confirmation and the Eurcharist
   • Each Sacrament brings people closer to God in different ways

2. Liturgical worship

   • The liturgy is the work done by God, in Jesus, for the good of the people
   • Liturgical worship is the participation of Catholics through the Church in Gods work making people Holy
   • Liturgical worship exists to help Catholics adore God and be given the grace to become more Holy

3. The Funeral right

   • The Funeral right is a ritual where the Catholic church hands back a child to God
   • The rights consist of:
     • The vigil
     • The funeral liturgy
     • The right of Committal
     • Commendation
   • Proclamation of eternal life strengthens faith through the belief in life after death

4. Prayer

   • The Lords prayer is a key prayer for Catholic
   • The five purposes of prayer are:
     • Adoration
     • Repentance
     • Thanks-giving
     • Intercession
     • Petition
   • Prayer is used to communicate with God