The Sacrament as partaken of in most Christian churches, relates to the service of the taking of bread and water in remembrance of the Saviors sacrifice. As we partake of each symbol we remember in silent prayer to thank Christ for his atoning sacrifice. These prayers should help us to pray more often as we give thanks for all other blessings we have received from our Father in heaven. Prayer should be a daily ritual in our lives, for there is not anything that we have which has not been given by the Father.
They give us strength to overcome adversity. Also, we grow in faith by receiving the sacraments as often as we can.
The rituals are symbolic and the symbols help us to interpret the sacraments so we can get a better understanding of the mystery of God.
They help us because they make us closer to God.
The Sacraments are a Gift to us from Christ.
Our Blessed Lord gives us grace to help us follow the beatitudes. We receive this grace through primarily through the sacraments and prayer.
After receiving the Eucharist, a person can pray virtually anything that is on his or her mind. Ideally, this prayer would involve giving thanks or praise to Jesus for his sacrifice for us. There are also recommended after-Eucharist prayers available in the pews sometimes. But whatever is on your heart is acceptable.
Yes it does encourage our faith.
so we can pray and ask god to help us
The sacraments are important to christians as they remind us of the body and blood of christ that was shed for us on the cross.
No. If God can help us in our financial need, then we do not need to work, all we have to do is pray.
If you live in the US send an email to the US department of State, or pray; seriously.
.Roman Catholic AnswerThe Church and Sacraments are the way in which Our Blessed Lord comes to us, and imparts sanctifying grace to us.