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Why a roman catholic priest can only receive six of seven sacraments?
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∙ 11y ago
Christ determined that the seven sacraments He had set forth were all that was necessary in order to aid in the transmission of His grace and the salvation of souls through His Church. Many Church Fathers read mystical symbolism and meaning in the number seven, however, these are extraneous to the fact.
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∙ 12y ago
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Roman Catholic AnswerGod instituted the seven Sacraments to communicate His Grace to men in order for them to be saved. Our Blessed Lord did this while He was on earth, and gave them to His Church in perpetuity. "Adhering to the teaching of the Holy Scriptures, to the apostolic traditions, and to the consensus ... of the Fathers," we profess that "the sacraments of the new law ... all instituted by Jesus Christ our Lord." Council of Trent (1547): DS 1600-1601 Holy Scripture attests that Christ immediately instituted the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Penance and Consecration. The other Sacraments, according to the testimony of Holy Writ, were in existence in apostolic times. However, the Apostles assume to themselves no right of institution, but regard themselves merely as "ministers of Christ and dispenser of the mysteries of God" (I Cor. 4. 1) Ott, Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma.
from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
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"Adhering to the teaching of the Holy Scriptures, to the apostolic traditions, and to the consensus . . . of the Fathers," we profess that "the sacraments of the new law were . . . all instituted by Jesus Christ our Lord." (Council of Trent {1547}: Denzinger-Schönmetzer, Enchiridion Symbolorum, definitionum et declarationum de rebus fidei et morum {1965} 1600-1601)
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Jesus' words and actions during his hidden life and public ministry were already salvific, for they anticipated the power of his Paschal mystery. They announced and prepared what he was going to give the Church when all was accomplished. The mysteries of Christ's life are the foundations of what he would henceforth dispense in the sacraments, through the ministers of his Church, for "what was visible in our Savior has passed over into his mysteries." (St. Leo the Great, Sermo. 74, 2: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Latina {Paris: 1841-1855} 54, 398)
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∙ 13y agothe 7 sacraments was created because GOD was testing Moses if he was able to tell everyone about these 7 sacraments so god made these silly sacraments and it became holy.
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∙ 11y agoBecause one of the seven sacraments is marriage, which catholic priests are not able to "receive" because of their celibacy vows.
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When a priest celebrates the sacraments he exercises his role as?
Roman Catholic AnswerWhen a priest is celebrating the sacraments, he is an "alter Christus". He is another Christ, as it Our Blessed Lord who actually celebrates the Sacraments through His priest.
Can a baptized Greek Orthodox receive penance at a Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerA Greek Orthodox may receive the sacraments in a Catholic Church in two situations: 1) the normal one would be after having received instruction from a priest and making a profession of faith in the Catholic Church (i.e. converting), 2) the second would be in danger of death IF they were unable to contact their own priest and were in immediate danger of dying a Catholic priest could hear their confession and offer absolution and the Last Sacraments.
Why is Baptism the Sacrament of all Sacraments?
Roman Catholic AnswerBecause without Baptism, you can not validly receive any of the other sacraments.
Can a Polish National Catholic receive communion in the Roman Catholic Church?
Technically no; the Polish National Catholic Church is not part of the Roman Communion. But priests don't typically interrogate each communicant before giving them the host..Catholic AnswerFirst of all, there is no "Roman" Catholic Church. It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church. The Polish National Church is a Church which broke away from the Catholic Church after Vatican Council I. However, the Polish National Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Our Blessed Lord in the Eucharist, have a valid priesthood, and valid sacraments. Under current canon law, a Polish National Catholic, in danger of death, who is unable to receive the sacraments from a priest of his Communion, may request the sacraments from a Catholic priest, and with the local bishop's permission, may receive Confession, Holy Communion, and Anointing from a Catholic priest. Please note that this is 1) in danger of death, 2) when a priest from his own Communion is unavailable, 3) and he freely requests it on his own. However, to just go up to receive Holy Communion in a Catholic Church when not in communion with the Catholic Church AND/OR not in a state of grace is perilous to one's spiritual health, and is not something to engage in.
What happens if a person attends Catholic confession and is not Catholic?
Confession is one of the seven sacraments. Under normal circumstances only people who are in full communion with the See of Peter (ie. Roman Catholics) can receive the sacraments.
When does man receive Holy Orders?
Holy Orders is one of the sacraments that is received by a man when they are ordained to the Roman Catholic Priesthood
How many of the seven Catholic sacraments could a parish priest adminster?
Roman Catholic AnswerSix: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Matrimony, Anointing. Any priest may administer these sacraments if he is properly licensed by a Bishop. A priest (parish or otherwise) is incapable of ordination. This is reserved to the Bishop. Confirmation is normally reserved to a Bishop except under particular circumstances.
How many mysteries in Catholic Faith?
Roman Catholic AnswerMystery is a word used to denote the sacraments in the Catholic faith. If that is what you are talking about, there are seven sacraments.
What duties in the Roman Catholic church can only be performed by a priest?
It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church. Of the seven sacraments, all of the sacraments may be performed by a Bishop, a priest cannot consecrate a Bishop, or ordain another priest or deacon. He may only confirm with the Bishop's permission. So, in the normal course of affairs, he may baptize, confect the Eucharist, hear confessions, witness marriages, and anoint the sick and dying. A deacon may only baptize and witness marriages.
When was Walter Elliott - Roman Catholic priest - born?
Walter Elliott - Roman Catholic priest - was born in 1842.
When did Walter Elliott - Roman Catholic priest - die?
Walter Elliott - Roman Catholic priest - died in 1928.
The scarf the priest wears at mass?
If you mean the liturgical vestment worn around the shoulders of priests as they administer the sacraments it is called a 'stole'.
