Sacraments

Sacraments

1. Service

   • matrimony
     • God calling man and woman to marriage
     • covenant
     • procreation and unity
     • symbols
       • rings - eternity, marriage agreement
       • candle - God's presence
   • holy orders
     • everyone is called to serve others
     • consecration
     • members of the church:
       • deacons
         • helpers to priests
         • assists in parishes, prisons, and hospitals
         • given a Bible and a stole and dalmatic
       • priests
         • servants to God's people
         • celebrate Eucharist
         • given a paten and chalice and a stole and chasuble
       • bishops
         • servants to God's people and priests
         • primary faith teachers
         • given a miter, bishop's ring, a crozier, and a Bible
       • religious nuns + brothers
         • servants to God's people
         • take 3 vows:
           • chastity
           • poverty
           • obedience

2. Initiation

   • baptism
     • sign of rebirth and ckeansung
     • joining the Christian family
     • symbols
       • water - cleansing
       • oil - Holy Spirit
       • white garment - purity
       • candle - Jesus' light
   • confirmation
     • completion of baptism
     • faith is your choice
     • full outpour of Holy Spirit
     • more closely binded to Church and Christ
     • increases gifts of Holy Spirit
   • Eucharist
     • committed to peach with one another
     • transubstantiation
     • celebrates God's love and faithfulness
     • unites Catholics to Christ's sacrfiice
     • bread and wine

3. Healing

   • reconciliation
     • forgiveness of sins
       • contrition
       • confession
       • absolution
       • satisfaction
   • anointing of the sick
     • offered to people who are:
       • elderly
       • facing major surgery
       • suffering from serious illnesses
     • can be given numerous times