The 7 Sacraments

The 7 Sacraments

1. Initation

   • Baptism
     • Syimbols
       • White Garment
       • Water
       • Candle
       • Oil
     • A welcoming into Christian Life
     • A sign of Cleansing, or Rebirth
     • Plunged or poured on with water
   • Confirmation
     • The completion of Baptism
     • You choose if you want God in your life instead of your parents.
     • Pentecost
       • We receive the full potential of the Holy Spirit.
   • Eucharist
     • The Last Supper
       • The Wine was Jesus's Blood
         • Symbols of Eucharist
       • The Bread was Jesus's Body
     • At Church we get transubtaniation.
     • This reminds us of God's sacrifice on the cross.

2. Service

   • Mariage/Matrimony
     • Church believes that there are 2 purposes of Matrimony
       • Unity
         • Become one
       • Procreative
         • Multiply
     • The Church does not allow divorce after marriage
     • The beginning of a man and woman's journey into holiness and married life.
     • Symbols
       • Candle means God in Unity
       • Rings mean eternity
   • Holy Orders
     • Those who choice to join Priesthood only get this sacrament
       • Nuns or Brothers
       • Deacon
         • Take 3 vows: Chastity, Poverty, Obedience
       • Priest
       • Bishop
     • The Priest is annointed with chrism in his hands.
       • Symbolizes sharing Priesthood with Christ
     • Hands are laid on the head of the subject and then the Bishop and the Ordinands pray the Act of consecration.
       • Most important step throughout the entire sacrament process

3. Healing

   • Reconciliation
     • Lets us move on in life.
     • Forgiveness of Sins
     • Steps
       • Absolution
         • The priest forgives you for Christ.
       • Satisfaction
         • A good deed to pay for our sins.
       • Confession
         • Admitting sins.
       • Contrition
         • Feeling regret.
     • Confession with Priest
   • Anointing of the Sick
     • They would anointed the sick person's body and pray for them.
     • They are mostly led by the Bishops or Priests
     • Heals the sick and gives strength to them
     • Last Rites
       • If the sick have a serious illness, old, or etc. They will receive Last Rites