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The Sacraments are effective signs because they effect what they sign. The Sacraments are both signs and symbols. The Sacraments are signs because they point to the reality of Grace, and symbols because this reality (Grace) which they sign or point is present within it. When reading the early Fathers, especially Augustine it is not uncommon for them to refer to the Sacraments as "Symbols" it is in the above sense in which the word "Symbol" is to be understood.
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.
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.
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The sacraments marked the most important occasions in a person's life.
conventional symbols are important because we can read the map easily
one symbol is the laying on of hands like moses did to Joshua when he made Joshua his successor.
There are no particularly important symbols in Judaism, but the number ' 1 ' is quite significant.
Yes, some important symbols in Massachusetts are the state flag, seal,
National symbols are very important to national identity. The importance of national symbols can vary, depending on the strength, history, and political environment of the nation these symbols can be used to instill pride and unity in a nation's population.
Oil is one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit. It is used in the sacraments of Holy Orders, Baptism, Confirmation, and Annointing of the sick.
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.