The standard catechetical definition was: An Outward Sign, Instituted by God, to Give Grace. Traditionally there are seven: Baptism, Penance (Confession), Holy Eucharist (Communion) Confirmation, Holy Orders (Ordination) Exteme Unction (Last rites of the Dying or seriously Ill) and Matrimony. alternate titles listed in parentheses. it should be noted there is a difference between sacraments- defined above, and Sacrmentals. Sacramentals, as a plural noun is a catch-all term for religious articles and includes such things as Palms used on Palm Sunday, Crucifixes and Crosses, Statuary, and such customary rituals as the Sign of The Cross and the Rosary these are NOT strictly speaking sacraments but are sacramentals ( Noun Plural, not adjective). Holy orders and Confirmation can only be bestowed by a Bishop or above. something like re4cieving communion from the Pope is not a special sacrament merely an applicaiton or extension of the Eucharist or Communion. There is a popular tendency when the adjective Blessed is added to refer to this Sacrament as the Blessed Sacrament- it always means communion. Benediction is NOT considered a sacrament though it has a complicated ritual and all sorts of religious articles such as incense burners, the Monstrance, etc. That about covers it.
The Council of Trent defined a sacrament as an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. It emphasized the efficacy of the sacraments in conveying divine grace to believers through the proper administration of the sacraments by ordained ministers. The sacraments were seen as essential channels of God's grace for the faithful.
Trent in "Council of Trent" refers to the city of Trento in Italy where the Council was held in 1545-1563.
The Council of Trent was held in Trent, a city in northern Italy.
Roman Catholic AnswerTo the best of my knowlege, the sacrament of confirmation has never been know as the "sacrament of witnessing", at least not in any Catholic Encyclopedia OR Catechism that I have and they are from the Council of Trent up to the current Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The Council of Trent was NOT suspended in 1545 but was held between 1545 and 1563 in Trento (Trent) and Bologna, northern Italy.
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was convened by Pope Paul III on December 13, 1545, and concluded on December 4, 1563.
The Council of Trent affirmed the necessity of baptism for salvation. It declared that baptism removes sin, initiates one into the Church, and imparts grace. The council also emphasized the importance of receiving baptism in the proper form and with the right intent.
The Council of Trent.
The Council of Trent was named after the city of Trento, Italy, where it was held. It convened from 1545 to 1563 and was called by the Catholic Church to address issues raised by the Protestant Reformation.
council of Trent
Pope Paul III convened the Council of Trent in 1545.
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was held in Trent , Italy .