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1.7 - The Significance of the Paschal Mystery (Essential info: (Catholics…
1.7 - The Significance of the Paschal Mystery
Essential info:
Catholics today continue to participate in the Paschal mystery through the life of the Church.
The Eucharist is the most important expression of the Paschal Mystery in the Church today.
Catholics believe humans cannot save themselves from sin, but can choose to accept salvation.
The Holy Spirit as God's grace
Peter understood Jesus and the Paschal Mystery fat better in Acts than he did in the Gospel. The Holy Spirit gives wisdom to and understanding to both the early Christians and Christians today.
Understanding the Holy Spirit and its role is vital to understanding the Trinity.
The Holy Spirit empowered the apostles for their mission (Acts 2) when the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost. This is seen as the beginning of the Christian Church. It is an expression of God's grace and helped Christians live out the salvation brought about by the Paschal Mystery.
Choosing to accept salvation
The Catholic Church teaches that humans cannot save themselves from sin. However, they can choose to accept salvation; it is offered to everyone by God.
If individuals accept the offer of salvation, this does not mean they have saved themselves; they have accepted that Jesus has saved them from sin through his sacrifice.
The significance of salvation and grace
The sacramental life of the Church is the source for experiencing and receiving the grace necessary to continue Jesus' saving mission today:
Matrimony
Graces provided for loving relationship and procreation.
Holy Orders
Graces provided for ordained ministers of the Church.
Eucharist
Catholics believe Christ's body and blood, just as at the last supper.
Confirmation
Humans receive fresh outpouring of grace through the Holy Spirit to strengthen them.
Reconciliation
Repentance of sins restores the relationship with God.
Baptism
Humans are freed from sin and become children of God.
Anointing of the sick
God's healing grace unites the person suffering person with Jesus' passion.
The Eucharist is the most important expression of the Paschal Mystery in the Church today. Participation in the Eucharist is a sign of accepting God's offer of salvation. It offers strength to the individual in their life of faith and love.