1. they basically became more official and organized such as having a set number of sacraments (7) without changing their essential significance or the grace they convey
Roman Catholic AnswerI would *think* that this would be referring to solemnity. In other words, anyone can baptize in an emergency using any available water. A solemn baptism would be in a Church with candles, incense, and all the rites. I can pray Vespers in my bedroom at home. Solemn Vespers is led by a priest in a cope, with incense, candles, singing, etc.Protestants generally have fewer sacraments than other Christian denominations, typically recognizing only two: baptism and communion. These sacraments are seen as symbolic acts of faith rather than channels of divine grace, as in some other denominations. Protestants also tend to have a more flexible and varied understanding of sacraments compared to the more rigid and defined views found in some other Christian traditions.
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The main differences between Catholic and Orthodox sacraments lie in the understanding of the role of the Pope, the use of unleavened bread in the Eucharist, and the number of sacraments recognized. The Catholic Church recognizes the Pope as the head of the Church, uses unleavened bread in the Eucharist, and acknowledges seven sacraments. In contrast, the Orthodox Church does not recognize the Pope's authority, uses leavened bread in the Eucharist, and recognizes more than seven sacraments.
Roman Catholic AnswerCertainly not, there have been seven sacraments from the very beginning, This is something that we have received from God and thus are incapable of changing.
Kneeling as a posture of prayer in the Roman Catholic Church has its origins in the early Middle Ages, becoming more common by the 9th century. It was formalized as a liturgical practice during the medieval period, particularly in the context of the Mass and other sacraments. The gesture symbolizes humility and reverence before God, and its use has evolved over time within the Church’s liturgical practices.
Praying and the seven sacraments
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I assume you are referring to the seven sacraments of Catholicism and the Orthodox Churches. The Catholics and Orthodox (which were a single Church until the twelth century, more or less), believe that the seven Sacraments were instituted by Jesus Christ Himself, in an early form, when He was on earth. The seven sacraments are Baptism, Confession or Reconciliation, Eucharist (Communion), Confirmation, Holy Orders, Matrimony (Marriage), and Viaticum (Anointing of the Sick).
This means they were more interested in this world than in the religion and getting to heaven.
What do the sacraments mean?" It's a simple question that can't be answered simply. That's partly because of the number of sacraments. There are seven religious rituals or church ceremonies that Catholics call sacraments. Then there are other lesser rituals and practices (like blessing ourselves with holy water or praying the rosary) called sacramentals. Is there a single meaning that can embrace all the sacraments? Sacraments are rituals that are highly symbolic. That's another reason why it's not easy to specify exactly what each or all of the sacraments mean. Unlike traffic signs or signs in a store, symbols can mean more than one thing at the same time: They can mean different things to different people (think of a cross, a six-pointed star or a crescent), and they can have different levels of meaning. For example, think of the many levels of meaning-personal, family, civil, religious-connected with a wedding. Ceremonies that are rich in symbolism can mean many things at once.
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