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Sacraments
Sacraments are sacred rites of high importance. Sacraments are different throughout different religions, but they sometimes hold common themes such as marriage and penance.
659 Questions
What type of sacrament does a sacrament belong to?
Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Service: Matrimony, Holy Orders
How are the salvation and the sacrament related?
The Sacraments are Christ's Gifts to His Church. Every Sacrament we receive, we receive Him.
Why can't remarried Catholics receive the sacraments?
They can, under specific circumstances.
The ability to receive sacraments is determined by:
- how the initial marriage(s) was dissolved
- how the current marriage was arranged
- how the individuals live their lives.
If your initial marriages were appropriately dissolved by the church See document "Annulment and Dissolution of Marriage in the Catholic Church" referenced below
If you live according to Catholic principles
If you were correctly married in the catholic church
Then you can receive the sacraments.
What is the time for celebrating the sacraments of initiation?
The time for celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation is Easter.
What kind of sin is necessary to receive the sacrament of penance when?
You can receive the sacrament of Penance if you have any sin including not only mortal sins but venial sins as well. If you have sin, it is recommended but not necessary to receive the sacrament (Except for mortal sins where you must confess it)
What is the name of the part of Catholic Church that the sacraments are kept?
Sacraments are not things that are 'kept' in the church. They are religious ceremonies or acts of the Catholic Church that are regarded as an outward and visible sign of divine grace. If you are referring to the Eucharist, the Blessed Sacrament, it is kept in the tabernacle.
What is the value of a sacrament?
The Sacrament was to replace the ordinance of sacrifice, which pointed the saints to the coming sacrifice of the Lord. The Sacrament is to point the saints to His atoning sacrifice. We take upon ourselves his name and partake of the bread and water as symbols of His
body and blood, and renew the covenants that we have made with Him.
Who are the ministers involved in the celebration of the sacraments?
The following is a list of the sacraments and their ordinary ministers - that is, those people who ordinarily would perform the sacrament. An extraordinary minister is one who can perform the sacrament only if empowered to do so by a higher authority or by necessity.
Baptism
Ordinary: priest
Extraordinary: anyone
Confirmation
Ordinary: bishop
Extraordinary: priest
Penance
Ordinary: priest
Extraordinary: none, although there are cases of people at death confessing their sins to another person who later tells a priest. Whether this is sacramental; probably not, however, the contrition and humility displayed by the penitent in doing this is a hopeful for God's Mercy
Eucharist
Ordinary: priest
Extraordinary: None. Only a priest can make a valid consecration. Distributing of hosts can be done by a deacon. Even a layperson may touch a Host in extreme emergency, such as risk of fire or desecration. Many moderns allow laypeople to receive Communion in the hand and distribute it at Mass or on sick calls, a very novel practice that has become widespread from the generous interpretation of a vague point in the New Code of Canon Law. This open interpretation is resisted by more Conservative elements in the Church that continue to only allow the Host to be handled by one with consecrated hands.
Marriage
Ordinary: the couple
Extraordinary: None - you are either getting married or you are not.
Holy Orders
Ordinary: bishop
Extraordinary: none
Extreme Unction
Ordinary: priest
Extraordinary: none
Why is Baptism not the important sacrament for Catholics?
Baptism IS an important Sacrament for Catholics. It is the first Sacrament of 7 that we receive.
Here is a link that will explain about the seven Sacramants of the Catholic Church.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacraments_of_the_Catholic_Church
It is the MOST important Sacrament for Catholics because without it we would not be able to receive the other six Sacraments.
The word 'primordial' means - very early- and the word 'sacrament' is similar to sacrifice. The first sacrifice was Jesus himself. he was that "Lamb of God".
The Bible says: - And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
If any man have an ear, let him hear. (Revelation 13.8,9)
What is the reflection of baptism?
Baptism is the outwardly display to the world that we are a new creation through the acceptance of Jesus Christ. It is through baptism that we show that we are born again. Our first birth is through our mother and the second is by water and the Holy Spirit. Through Baptism we receive the gift of faith.
What is Ex opere operantis mean?
Ex Opere Operantis means "in virtue of the agent." It refers to the truth considered the conditions required for sacrament's valid administration or for its worthy reception. What is received is received according to the disposition of the receiver. The sacraments' grace works in us only to the extent that we are open to it. Sanctity or the sinfulness of the priest is irrelevant so long as he uses the correct matter, the correct form, and the intention to do what the Church does. It is hoped that the priest is holy, but it isn't necessary. Any Catholic may receive the sacraments, but it will not be as effective a means of grace if not properly prepared or, no doubt it has objective value.
What sacrament is the first step you make towards to becoming a full member of church?
In some Protestant churches, Baptism is the first step; in others instead of full Baptism there is christening (holy water sprinkled). After these steps, periodically the practice of communion is done, in which members drink wine (usually gape juice) and eat crackers, to commemorate the death of Jesus, who said, "This you will do in memory of me."
Paine names what people might espouse the doctrine of reconciliation?
Interested men, who are not to be trusted; weak men who cannot see; prejudiced men who will not see; and a certain set of moderate men, who think better of the European world than it deserves; and this last class by an ill-judged deliberation, will be the cause of more calamities to this continent than all the other three.
Why are sacrament anointed with chrism and called to be a witness of Christ?
During Confirmation, the laying of the hands on the head and the anointing of the chrism on the forehead by the priest accurs. The priest usually says "(Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."
How many Sacraments of Healing are there?
Two: Confession and Extreme Unction.
Confession because it heals the soul, and Extreme Unction because it heals the body (hopefully) and the soul.
What does it mean to say that sacraments became more formalized?
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.