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(4) THE SANCTIFYING OFFICE OF THE CHURCH (Means of Sanctification (Liturgy…
(4) THE SANCTIFYING OFFICE OF THE CHURCH
Means of Sanctification
Sacraments
prayer
Liturgy
The Church fulfills her sanctifying function through the liturgy
not just sacraments but wider sense
clerical vs. liety
Sacred ministers
strengthen the faith;
Litugical
a rite approved in a liturgical book & conducted by persons legitimately designated
limits
“takes place when it is carried out in the name of the Church by persons legitimately designated and through acts approved by the authority of the Church.”
place
“the sanctification of humanity is signified through sensible signs and effected in a manner proper to each sign.” Liturgy is also the place where “the whole public worship of God is carried out by the Head and members of the mystical Body of Jesus Christ.”
works of penance & charity
Active Subjects of the Office of Sanctification
Common Priesthood (All baptized)
full and active participation; first and foremost
Sanctifying Office
Parents
baptize & officiate weddings
Liturgical Office
can lead and assist certain roles
cantor
extra-ordinary minister
lector
Sacred Ministers
strengthen and enrich the faith of those entrusted to them
Bishops
principle dispensers of the mysteries of God and are responsible for directing, promoting, and guarding the entire liturgical life which is entrusted to them
Priests
share in the munus in dependence of the bishop
Deacons
no specific role in the sanctifying office
Assist in liturgical life
local mission, and not universal
Liturgical Action
Public
action of the Church
"where possible"
belong to the whole body of the Church
not our actions, but actions entrusted to us
Direction of Liturgical Action
Holy See
overall direction for the liturgy
develops and approved liturgical rites for the Church
Diocesan Bishops
can issue laws governing certain aspects of the exercise of Liturgy so long as it falls within norms and his competence.
Local ordinaries
have direction over all non-liturgical worship within the diocese.
Sacraments
5.1 Definition of Sacraments
"an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace" BC
"were instituted by Christ the Lord and entrusted to the Church" CCL
4 effects
they render worship to God
they effect the sanctification of humanity
they are signs and means which express and strengthen the faith
they contribute in the greatest way to establish, strengthen, and manifest ecclesiastical communion
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5.2 Matters affecting the Validity and Liceity of the Sacraments
Supreme Authority of the Church
responsible for defining what affects the validity of the sacraments
general
falls to the supreme authority
specific
allowed by law to the Episcopal Conference and Diocesan Bishops
Diocesan Bishops
can effect liciety through the issuing of Diocesan Norms within their competence.
Validity vs. Liciety
Validity is affected only if the code states that
other rites
Laity participating :check:
Ministers celebrating :green_cross:
Easter Churches code allows them to con-celebrate in different rites
must follow liturgical books of the celebrant
use their own vestments if available
they can use our bread if theirs isn't available
The oils
3 kinds
OI (Oil of the Sick)
Olive Oil
used for anointing of the sick
OC/OS Oil of the Catechumenate
Olive Oil
used for Baptism and the Catechumenal Process
SC (Sacred Chrism)
Olive Oil and Balsam
used for Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders and dedication of Churches
Must be oil from olive ((((or other plants))))
Must be consecrated or blessed by a bishop recently
UNLESS in case of emergency, priest can bless oil used for anointing of the sick. Blessed turning the right and not used again.
OI
OS/OC for adult baptisms
Preserved diligently with proper care.
not specified in the code
should not be carried regularly unless they are needed for use
EXCEPT OI
Baptism first in order for other sacraments to be valid
If doubt: Conditionally baptize
5.3 Rights of the Faithful to Receive the Sacraments
3 conditions in order to rightfully receive the sacraments
properly disposed
objective element
must have received all of the preparation required by law
subjective element
must have an internal disposition of faith which is ready to receive the sacrament
not prohibited by law
baptism, etc.
appropriate time
must be physical or moral impossiblity
Freely given
no "administration costs/fees"
no restriction of the sacraments to those who cannot afford
Penalties for the priest if not followed
5.4 Sacramental Sharing
only applies to sacraments of
Penance
,
Eucharist
and
Anointing of the Sick
Generally, Catholic ministers may only licitly administer the sacraments to Catholics and Catholics may only licitly receive the sacraments from Catholic ministers.
3 conditions for a Catholic to validly and licitly receive the sacraments from a non-Catholic Minister
Danger of Error or indifferentism is avoided
refers to the erroneous and indifferent attitude that believes that there is no real difference between the churches and that it doens't matter which one you belong to
Physical/Morally Impossibility
No Catholic Church nearby, or only one catholic priest is available to whom you cannot go to (sin against 6th commandment)
Necessity or Spiritual advantage
of course, the non-catholic ministers have to have valid sacraments
Orthodox, Polish National, Old Roman, Old Catholic, etc
2 conditions for a Catholic minister to administer the sacraments of members of Eastern Churches without full communion
seek such on their own accord
don't proselytize
are properly disposed
we can assume
5 conditions must be met for a Catholic minister to administer the sacraments to separated brethren without valid sacraments.
inability to approach their own minister
a request from the person of their own free will
Serious need/ danger of death
manifestation of Catholic faith concerning the sacrament being requested
a proper disposition regarding the sacrament
Eucharist
: is true Body and Blood of Jesus, not a mere symbol
Anointing of the Sick
: a spiritual means bringing healing and comfort and forgiveness of. sins
Penance
: absolves sins and brings about reconciliation with both God and the Church