THE SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH

SACRAMENTS IN GENERAL

. "A sacrament is a visible sign of invisible grace." Explain these words 

of St. Thomas and give some Sacraments as examples (see footnote ).

. One Sacrament pertains to society, another to the entire Church, and 

five Sacraments perfect the individual. Explain this.

. Discuss the parallels between the physical and the spiritual life.

. Discuss the three elements that go to make up a Sacrament: () certain 

things as the matter; () certain words as the form; () a minister.

. What is common to all the Sacraments?

. What is characteristic of each individual Sacrament?