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Baptism is given shortly after birth, or at Easter Vigil after the completion of Catechism classes for those who are converts.
The Eucharist is given around the age of seven in the Western Rite, and at the time of Baptism in the Eastern Rites. It is received continuously (each time a Catholic attends Mass) so long as the recipient is a Catholic in the state of Grace. It is also given as part of Anointing of the Sick, and if the Anointing that is done is Last Rites, the Eucharist is received as Viaticum.
Confirmation is received, in the Western Rite, around the beginning of High School (now), but before the Second Vatican Council it was received at about the age of 10. In the Eastern Rites it is received along with Baptism and the Eucharist shortly after birth.
Confession is partaken in as often as a Catholic wishes, but it is the only way to be cleansed of Mortal Sin after Baptism, and it must be received at least once a year; although it is recommended that Catholics go to Confession once a month.
Anointing of the Sick is received whenever a Catholic is gravely ill or about to have surgery. When it is bestowed upon someone that is about to die it is called Last Rites and it prepares the soul for death. The Eucharist is given under a special name when it is given with Last Rites; it is called Viatcum, which means: "Food for the journey"
Holy Orders is only received by men who are becoming part of the Ordained Priesthood, and it can, like Baptism and Confirmation, only be received once because it imparts an indellible mark on the soul. Men who have completed all their college, seminary, and Diaconate programs are usually around 25 when they receive Ordination to the priesthood.
Matrimony is received anytime two people are married (usually over 18) and is a dissoluble bond. The only times Matrimony is celebrated twice is when a previous marriage is determined to be invalid (through an annulment), or if a widow/widower remarries.
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Do the Catholic sacraments take their original rite from Judiasm?
The Catholic Church takes its origin from Judaism and many, if not all, of the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church have roots in Judaic practices and Scripture.
How can you become Catholic?
Go to your nearest Catholic church and talk to the preist. Tell him you wish to be Catholic and he will tell you about the Sacraments such as Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation, which you need in order to be initiated into the Catholich Church. He will give you some texts to study and prayers to learn. Catholic churches have programes for people who wish to be Catholic, allowing them to take all the sacraments.
Why is it appropriate that a Catholic marriage takes place in a Church?
Marriage is one of the seven sacraments in the Church, and as such, must legally take place in a Church.
How do you receive your sacraments to join the Catholic faith?
If you are still young, you can attend classes called CCD. If you are in adulthood, most Catholic churches offer RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes which take you through the main sacraments.
What are some of the practices of the Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church follows Our Blessed Lord in all things: She dispenses the Sacraments to the people, she teaches and preaches, she sends missionaries into foreign lands. Many of her sons and daughters take the religious habit in order to lead a more perfect life in conformity to Our Blessed Savior.
Do all Christians take part in sacraments?
Catholic & Orthodox follow the 7 Sacraments (though in Catholicism a person may only take at the most, 6 Sacraments). Protestants do not have all 7 Sacraments.
Is marriage outside of the Church recognized by the Catholic Church?
Yes as long as you were legally married. And if you were congratz!!! ---- If either party of the couples is a Catholic, then for the Catholic Church to officially recognize the marriage, the couple must have been married in the Catholic Church.
Can you become a Catholic if baptized in another christian church without completing the RICA classes and waiting until Easter or do you have to be baptized in the Catholic Church?
Yes and no... Yes, even if you are baptized in another Christian Church you must go through RCIA or religious instruction of some sorts... one of the major reasons is that by becoming Catholic you are participating in sacraments which are a covenant between you and the Lord. They are not to be entered into lightly. At Easter you would receive three sacraments at once, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. You would not be rebaptized. That being said, you can join your Catholic Church and "be" Catholic while you are going through the process of learning and educating yourself about the sacraments the same way children who are baptized Catholic and are not old enough to take Communion or Reconcilation or to be Confirmed "are" Catholic. (Not that I'm saying you're a child, please don't misunderstand). Take heart! We all had to do the same learning you'll do, only it took me 10 years of Catholic school to make all my Sacraments.
How long does it take to convert to Catholicism?
There are a couple requirements as I recall from thinking about this years ago: * you will need to be re-baptized into the Roman Catholic church * you will need to attend RCIA classes that teach the various doctrines and sacraments of the Catholic church There may be more, and hopefully those will be clarified by further input here.
How does a church influence people?
A church will influence people in a very significant manner. The church is believed to be the means through which God communicates and as such people take it seriously.
Why were people glad about king Henry's break from the catholic church?
He took over the church the new church was called the Church of England and people didnt like it one bit. Just when did Henry take over a new Church? What was its name and where was its cathedral situated? There was only one Church in England and that was the Catholic Church in England
The rise of the Roman Catholic Church?
A: First, as a Catholic, I take issue with the term "Roman Catholicism" or "Roman Catholic." That term did not come into existence until the Protestant Reformation. The term was created by Protestants to describe The Catholic Church. Earliest use of the term was the 16th Century. The Catholic Church Herself does not accept this "qualifier."Example 1: The Catechism of The Catholic Church is not titled: The Catechism of The Roman Catholic Church. There's a reason for that -- such a title would be theologically inaccurate and misleading.Example 2: when referring to The Orthodox Church, we do not call Her The Russian Church or The Greek Church. To do so is inaccurate and dismissive/insulting because The Orthodox Church does not describe Herself by such "qualifiers."Technically, there is no such thing as "the Roman Catholic Church."Second: therefore, the answer to your question is: The Catholic Church "rose" -- came into actual/official existence -- at Pentecost.
