FAITH OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

  Sacrament of Eucharist Grace By Edward Matulanya  Here are Meaning, history, role, theology and significance of Sacramental Grace in the Roman Catholic Church. 1. Meaning of Sacramental Grace Sacramental grace refers to the specific gift or blessing from God that is conferred through the sacraments, the visible signs instituted by Christ to give spiritual reality. In Catholic theology, it is God’s divine assistance enabling believers to respond to His call and grow in holiness (Catholic Church, 1994). Sacramental grace is distinct from actual grace as actual grace is temporary divine help prompting us to act rightly, whereas sacramental grace is a stable, enduring grace received through the sacraments (McBrien, 1994). Each sacrament imparts a particular grace suited to its spiritual purpose, such as forgiveness of sin in Baptism, spiritual nourishment in the Eucharist, or reconciliation in Confession. 2. History of Sacramental grace The concept of sacramental grace develop...