Sacred Rituals:
7 Sacraments
In Christianity there are many different rituals which are practiced daily. However there are a few main rituals and these are; the 7 Sacraments.
~ Baptism
~ Reconciliation
~ Eucharist
~ Confirmation
~ Marriage
~ Holy Orders
~ Anointing of the Sick
~ Baptism
~ Reconciliation
~ Eucharist
~ Confirmation
~ Marriage
~ Holy Orders
~ Anointing of the Sick
Baptism:
Baptism
Baptism marks the entry of the believer into the Christian community. Along with Confirmation and Eucharist, it is one of the Sacraments of Initiation. The rite consists of pouring water over the head while saying the Trinitarian formula. Anyone can baptize in an emergency, although the usual minister of the sacrament is a priest or deacon.
Reconciliation:
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation gives us the opportunity to express our sorrow for things we have done wrong, to heal broken relationships, to forgive ourselves and others, and to open up the channels of communication between ourselves and God. This confession is a place of healing. What the confessor makes known to the priest remains "sealed" because the confidentiality of confession is absolute.
Eucharist:
Eucharist
The Eucharist is the sacrament in which we receive the Body and Blood of Christ. The Church teaches that Christ is really present in the bread and wine that have been consecrated by the priest at Mass. As Jesus celebrated the Passover at his last supper with the apostles, He blessed, broke and shared with them bread and wine, declaring that it was His body and blood. He promised that He would truly be with them when they did likewise and shared bread and wine together in memory of Him. The Mass is the new passover.
Confirmation:
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation is our own Pentecost. When we are confirmed, we receive the Holy Spirit, through the anointing with oil and the laying on of hands by the bishop or a priest appointed by him. When we receive this sacred seal we show that we belong to God.
Marriage:
Marriage
The Sacrament of Marriage is a sign and symbol of love. Marriage is a sacrament of the self-giving love which two people offer to each other. The love which a couple have for each other mirrors the love God has for men and women. The joy and mutual support of married love can be a source of strength which enables married people to serve others in a very powerful way. Love can be shown by the birth of new life.
Holy Orders:
Holy Orders
Holy Orders, which ordains the recipient to the office of bishop, priest or deacon. The priest's special calling is to preach the Good News of God's love and humanity. He is called to lead the Christian community with patience and kindness. The priest celebrates Mass and administers the Sacraments, taking an active role in offering Christ's gift of Himself. Bishops are chosen and ordained to supervise and lead priests and deacons.
Anointing of the Sick:
Anointing of the Sick
Through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick we are assured that God will raise us up, like Jesus, from our bed of pain and sickness and lead us to eternal life. A priest would say these words with numerous prayers:
"Through this holy anointing
may the Lord in His love and mercy help you
with the grace of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up. Amen."
"Through this holy anointing
may the Lord in His love and mercy help you
with the grace of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up. Amen."
Other Rituals:
~ Sign of the Cross
~ Prayer
~ Mass
~ Funerals
~ Exorcism
~ Prayer
~ Mass
~ Funerals
~ Exorcism
An insight into an Exorcism:
Bibliography:
Faith Formation 2011, 7 Sacraments, Accessed 8 March 2013,
http://www.stclementcincinnati.org/FaithFormation/The7CatholicSacraments.aspx
Faith Formation 2011, 7 Sacraments, Accessed 8 March 2013,
http://www.stclementcincinnati.org/FaithFormation/The7CatholicSacraments.aspx