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St. Anne Catholic Community • Basilian Fathers • Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
2140 Westheimer • Houston, Texas 77098-1496 • 713.526.3276 • church@saintanne.org
Copyright © 2010-Present •
2140 Westheimer • Houston, Texas 77098-1496 • 713.526.3276 • church@saintanne.org
Copyright © 2010-Present •
“Every high priest is taken from
among men and made their
representative before God, to offer
gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is
able to deal patiently with erring
sinners, for he himself is beset by
weakness and so must make sin
offerings for himself as well as for the
people. One does not take this
honor on his own initiative, but only
when called by God as Aaron was.
Even Christ did not glorify himself
with the office of high priest: he
received it from the One who said to
him: ‘You are a priest forever ...”
Hebrews 5:1-6
While all Christians are initiated into the Church through the same
essential process, not all Christians are called to live the same
manner of commitment. Some are called to live in intimate union
with another through the sacrament of marriage; some are called to
live single lives; some are called to live a life of service that is
directed at the ministry and mission of the Church. Both the
commitment to marriage, (a commitment to human life) and the
commitment to the mission of the Church, (a commitment to the life
of the Church), are seen as fundamental calls to service and love.
These Sacraments consist of Matrimony and Holy Orders.
Holy Orders are the sacrament of service and love which addresses
the “order of the Church.” This sacrament insures that the Church
will act sacramentally, proclaiming the Gospel in word, sacrament,
witness and service.
Second Vatican Council, with its emphasis on the Church as the People of God, reaffirmed that all baptized participate in some way in the priesthood of Christ Jesus. (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, n.11)
While the priesthood of the baptized and the priesthood of the ordained differ in essence both are related to the one priesthood of Christ. Since the ordained priesthood includes prophetic and shepherding as well as cultic functions, it embraces more than sacramental and liturgical responsibilities. (Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, nn2-6)
The Church is the Sacrament of God present in the world. Consequently, the Church must act and be sacrament. This requires that there be persons “ordained” and “appointed” to insure the ordered and proper celebration of the sacraments for the good of the whole Church. Through the exercise of the sacrament of Holy Orders, the entire sacramental reality is expressed: “The good news of the Reign of God is proclaimed, the Eucharist is celebrated, the death and resurrection of Christ are made real and effective for individuals in Baptism, sins are forgiven, the sick are ministered to and healed, human love is sanctified, the Holy Spirit is poured forth, and the mediating, priestly work of Christ is continued.” (Catholicism, Richard P. McBrien)
St. Anne Catholic Community is served by the Congregation of St. Basil. According to Basilian Customs, Basilians are called to the example set by Christ and expressed by St. Basil, their patron:
“We who have been called by the Lord should remember the words of the Apostle: I, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to lead a life worthy of your calling, in complete humility and gentleness, with patience, supporting one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Remain in the one Body only and the one Spirit as you have been called in the one hope.”
Second Vatican Council, with its emphasis on the Church as the People of God, reaffirmed that all baptized participate in some way in the priesthood of Christ Jesus. (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, n.11)
While the priesthood of the baptized and the priesthood of the ordained differ in essence both are related to the one priesthood of Christ. Since the ordained priesthood includes prophetic and shepherding as well as cultic functions, it embraces more than sacramental and liturgical responsibilities. (Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, nn2-6)
The Church is the Sacrament of God present in the world. Consequently, the Church must act and be sacrament. This requires that there be persons “ordained” and “appointed” to insure the ordered and proper celebration of the sacraments for the good of the whole Church. Through the exercise of the sacrament of Holy Orders, the entire sacramental reality is expressed: “The good news of the Reign of God is proclaimed, the Eucharist is celebrated, the death and resurrection of Christ are made real and effective for individuals in Baptism, sins are forgiven, the sick are ministered to and healed, human love is sanctified, the Holy Spirit is poured forth, and the mediating, priestly work of Christ is continued.” (Catholicism, Richard P. McBrien)
St. Anne Catholic Community is served by the Congregation of St. Basil. According to Basilian Customs, Basilians are called to the example set by Christ and expressed by St. Basil, their patron:
“We who have been called by the Lord should remember the words of the Apostle: I, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to lead a life worthy of your calling, in complete humility and gentleness, with patience, supporting one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Remain in the one Body only and the one Spirit as you have been called in the one hope.”
“Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive sins, they are forgiven; if
you hold them bound, they are held bound.” John 20:22-23
Through the Sacrament of Penance, the Church not only acts as the sacrament of the Lord’s mercy but the Church also identifies herself as a sinful community on a journey to the reign of God. In this admission of sin, the Church prays: “Forgive us our sins for we too forgive all who do us wrong.” Luke 11:4
The liturgical process for conversion, repentance and forgiveness goes on continually within the Church and has taken many different forms over the years. Second Vatican Council called for the rite and formulae for the sacrament to be revised so that it could become more accessible and meaningful to the faithful.
The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, n.72 as well as the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church asserts that the purpose of the sacrament is to “receive the mercy of God” and to be “reconciled with the Church whom (sinners) have wounded by their sin, and who, by her charity, her example and her prayer, collaborates in their conversion.” (n. 11)
The celebration of the sacrament of Penance is “always an act in which the Church proclaims its faith, gives thanks to God for the freedom with which Christ has made us free, and offers its life as a spiritual sacrifice in praise of God’s glory, as it hastens to meet the Lord Jesus.” (Introduction to the new RITE, n.7)
Through the Sacrament of Penance, the Church not only acts as the sacrament of the Lord’s mercy but the Church also identifies herself as a sinful community on a journey to the reign of God. In this admission of sin, the Church prays: “Forgive us our sins for we too forgive all who do us wrong.” Luke 11:4
The liturgical process for conversion, repentance and forgiveness goes on continually within the Church and has taken many different forms over the years. Second Vatican Council called for the rite and formulae for the sacrament to be revised so that it could become more accessible and meaningful to the faithful.
The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, n.72 as well as the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church asserts that the purpose of the sacrament is to “receive the mercy of God” and to be “reconciled with the Church whom (sinners) have wounded by their sin, and who, by her charity, her example and her prayer, collaborates in their conversion.” (n. 11)
The celebration of the sacrament of Penance is “always an act in which the Church proclaims its faith, gives thanks to God for the freedom with which Christ has made us free, and offers its life as a spiritual sacrifice in praise of God’s glory, as it hastens to meet the Lord Jesus.” (Introduction to the new RITE, n.7)
SACRAMENTS OF VOCATION
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
The SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION are the initial sacraments by which persons become members of the Catholic Faith. Through these sacraments, one is first welcomed into the Catholic community; then strengthened through intensification of the presence of the Spirit; and nourished by the Body and Blood of our Lord. The ordinary time for these sacraments to be celebrated for adults is the Easter Vigil. The relationship between the sacrament of Baptism and Resurrection is one that is preached and prayed for throughout the whole of Lent. These Sacraments consist of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
The SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION are the initial sacraments by which persons become members of the Catholic Faith. Through these sacraments, one is first welcomed into the Catholic community; then strengthened through intensification of the presence of the Spirit; and nourished by the Body and Blood of our Lord. The ordinary time for these sacraments to be celebrated for adults is the Easter Vigil. The relationship between the sacrament of Baptism and Resurrection is one that is preached and prayed for throughout the whole of Lent. These Sacraments consist of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is created by God to be
a permanent union of man and woman – an unbroken bond – a
Sacrament.
“Is there anyone sick among
you? You should ask the
presbyters of the church. They
in turn are to pray over you,
anointing you with oil in the
Name of the Lord….This
prayer uttered in faith will
reclaim the one who is ill and
the Lord will restore you to
health. If you have committed
any sins,
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forgiveness will be yours. Hence, declare your sins to one
another, and pray for one another, that you may find healing.”
James 5:14-16
During the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries the doctrine of the seven sacraments was formulated. Listed among these was the Anointing of the Sick which was understood to be a sacrament of spiritual help during the time of grave illness to the point of death. During the early understanding of the sacrament, “Anointing” was understood to be restricted to those “whose life is feared for”. (Doctrine on the Sacrament of Extreme Unction, Council of Trent)
Second Vatican Council developed the doctrine to the fuller understanding that “anointing…is not a sacrament reserved (only) for those who are at the point of death.”
The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church places the sacrament in a larger context as it recommends the sick of the community to the healing prayers of the entire Church and recommends the sick to the Lord asking for relief and salvation. In this larger context, the sacrament unites the sick with the passion and death of Christ for the good of the people of God. (n.11)
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of faith: the faith of the Church which looks back to the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus and forward to the future reign of God which is promised through all of the sacraments. (Catholicism, Richard P. McBrien)
Anointing offers a renewed trust in the Holy Spirit and strength against anxiety and fear. At times, even physical health is restored. Through this sacrament, the Church recognizes her journey toward the reign of God in fostering the eschatological virtues of faith and hope. It is the journeying community who is saved in our “human wholeness, body as well as soul by our Lord Jesus Christ, (who) shared in our human nature to heal the sick and save all humankind.” (Prayer After Anointing)
During the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries the doctrine of the seven sacraments was formulated. Listed among these was the Anointing of the Sick which was understood to be a sacrament of spiritual help during the time of grave illness to the point of death. During the early understanding of the sacrament, “Anointing” was understood to be restricted to those “whose life is feared for”. (Doctrine on the Sacrament of Extreme Unction, Council of Trent)
Second Vatican Council developed the doctrine to the fuller understanding that “anointing…is not a sacrament reserved (only) for those who are at the point of death.”
The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church places the sacrament in a larger context as it recommends the sick of the community to the healing prayers of the entire Church and recommends the sick to the Lord asking for relief and salvation. In this larger context, the sacrament unites the sick with the passion and death of Christ for the good of the people of God. (n.11)
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of faith: the faith of the Church which looks back to the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus and forward to the future reign of God which is promised through all of the sacraments. (Catholicism, Richard P. McBrien)
Anointing offers a renewed trust in the Holy Spirit and strength against anxiety and fear. At times, even physical health is restored. Through this sacrament, the Church recognizes her journey toward the reign of God in fostering the eschatological virtues of faith and hope. It is the journeying community who is saved in our “human wholeness, body as well as soul by our Lord Jesus Christ, (who) shared in our human nature to heal the sick and save all humankind.” (Prayer After Anointing)
In the Catholic Church we are brought into the community
through the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and
Eucharist. This is the beginning of our “Christian” journey and
this beginning is a call to live a fuller, more human, sacramental
life. In addition to the sacraments of Initiation, the Church offers
two sacraments as a sign of the continuing healing power of
Christ: Penance or Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
(formerly called Extreme Unction.) Through these sacraments
the Church is recognized as a healing, forgiving community in the
name of the Lord Jesus. (Catholicism, Richard P. McBrien).
The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated privately at St. Anne’s
daily:
11:30 to 11:50am each Monday, Wednesday, Friday
5 to 5:20pm each Tuesday and Thursday
4:15 to 5:15pm on Saturday
By Appointment (Contact the Church Office)Or, celebrated communally during the seasons of Advent and Lent.
Some resource(s):
Forgiveness and healing: Matthew 9:2-8; Mark 2:5-12; Luke 5:20-26 Preaching of Apostles: Acts 2:38; 5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18 Council of Trent: Doctrine on the Sacrament of Penance
11:30 to 11:50am each Monday, Wednesday, Friday
5 to 5:20pm each Tuesday and Thursday
4:15 to 5:15pm on Saturday
By Appointment (Contact the Church Office)Or, celebrated communally during the seasons of Advent and Lent.
Some resource(s):
Forgiveness and healing: Matthew 9:2-8; Mark 2:5-12; Luke 5:20-26 Preaching of Apostles: Acts 2:38; 5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18 Council of Trent: Doctrine on the Sacrament of Penance