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Very many people today do not believe in the sacraments, let alone use them. This is not very surprising. After all, we have now much more than we ever needed. Right? Then how come it does not even require a sane man these days to know that we have completely lost it. I mean COMPLETELY! To ask the relevance of the sacraments therefore is in itself an absurdity? In the first place do we even believe that we are much more than just flesh and blood? Do we believe that there is reality apart from what we see and feel? If we do, then we must also realize that the human person is more complex than the most advanced biologies and chemistries and philosophies.
All humans NEED the sacraments! Strange right? Yes! We all need the sacraments, irrespective of whether or not we even believe in them.
Now to the answer!
The sacraments give us that STRING that keeps us going. Physical existence may never really make much meaning without recourse to the spiritual? For instance, how does it happen that the consciousness of GRAVE sin can lead many to DEPRESSION?
When we derail as human beings (something we are very good at), we always need the sacraments to STRING us back to the source.
Baptism for instance brings us CONNECTION. It connects us with the universal family of Jesus Christ the head of the Church.
Confirmation: Reaffirms the gift of new life that is received at baptism. it strengthens our place in the family of God's people through the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Holy Eucharist: Makes sure we do not starve. It provides the strength to stay latched to the source.
Penance: Provides healing for our many wounds and gives us the reason not to despair.
Anointing of the Sick: Reminds us that God grace abides with us even in sickness.
Hoy Order: Gives us the assurance that there will always be ministers to encourage us on our Christian journey.
Matrimony: Replicates (though in an imperfect manner, due to our humanness) the love that Christ has for his Church.
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What sacraments are celebrated by both Eastern and Western Catholics?
Both the Eastern Rite Catholics and the Latin Rite Catholics celebrate the same sacraments: Baptism Confirmation Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Holy Orders Anointing of the Sick
Do only Catholics celebrate the 7 sacraments?
The Orthodox Church also celebrates the seven sacraments. Some Protestant denominations celebrate some of the sacraments but not all seven.
Do Orthodox Christians practice Seven Sacraments?
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, all Catholics, including the Orthodox, observe all seven Sacraments.
Do catholics pay for communion?
No. Buying and selling sacraments is the sin of simony, which the Church condemns.
How important is the confirmation to the Catholics?
Confirmation is very important to Christians, as it is only one of seven sacraments that Our Blessed Lord established to give grace to them, it cannot be repeated, and it completes baptism.
Did the saints give the Church the sacraments?
No, the sacraments were initiated by Jesus Christ.
What did Catholics believe in France in 1780?
Catholics have always been supposed to believe what the Church teaches, basically what is in the Nicene and Apostles' creeds, the seven sacraments, etc.
Why is it better to have 7 sacraments like the Catholics instead of 2 sacraments like the protestant?
Roman Catholic AnswerBecause seven is the number of sacraments that God has established, and it is always better to follow what God decides than what men decide.
What are the two ordinaces of god in the Bible?
The two main ordinances of God in the Bible are baptism and communion. Baptism is a symbolic act of purification and commitment to Christ, while communion is a remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice through the sharing of bread and wine. Both ordinances hold significant spiritual importance for Christian believers.
Is it required for Catholics to marry as part of the Seven Sacraments?
If a Catholic marries, he is required to do this in the presence of a priest, to have his marriage recognized and blessed by the Church. The sacrament of matrimony is one of the seven sacraments, the grace of this particular sacrament is solely oriented towards the spouse. Catholics are not required to be married, but if they do marry, then they must participate in the sacrament.
Who is chosen to defend the Catholic church?
All Catholics are called to defend the Catholic Church, and they are empowered by the Sacraments to do that very thing.
How do Catholics bring Christ's healing to those in Australia?
Catholics, the world over, by the preaching of the Gospel and by the healing ministry of the Church in the Sacraments (Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick) bring Christ's healing to people.
