Class 6A: The Sacraments of Community

This class explores the Sacraments of Community: Matrimony and Holy Orders. Questions:

1. Why are Matrimony and Holy Orders referred to as "Sacraments of Community"?
2. When did Christ institute the Sacrament of Matrimony?
3. What does it mean that the Sacrament of Matrimony is permanent, faithful, and open to new human life?
4. Who can receive this sacrament?
5. What is the difference between civil divorce and annulment?
6. Explain the conditions in which a baptized non-Catholic can marry a baptized Catholic.
7. What is Natural Family Planning? What is the Catholic Church's teaching regarding contraception?
8. When did Christ institute the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
9. What are the three "degrees" of the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
10. Why is the Sacrament only validly received by men?
11. Can deacons be married? Explain.
12. Who has the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
13. Explain the role of the Bishop.
14. Explain the role of the Priest.
15. Explain the role of the Deacon.
16. In what sense do all the baptized share in the priesthood of Christ?

Catechism Links to Sacraments of Community Catechism Links to Sacrament of Holy Orders Catechism Links to Sacrament of Matrimony