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Sacraments
The word sacrament comes from the Latin word sacramentum which means a sign of the sacred.
Sacraments
The sacraments are: A. Ceremonies that point to what is sacred. B. Sacraments are channels of grace. C. They communicate the grace of God to those who receive them.
What is grace?
A. The divine life that comes from God alone. B. Gods power C. Gods strength D. Grace makes us holy. E. Grace help us follow Gods will in every day life. F. The very life of God.
Sacraments
Catholics, Orthodox, and Anglicans traditions practice all seven sacraments. Most other Christian denominations only celebrate baptism and communion.
Catechism
CCC #131: The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.
Sacraments
The are seven Sacraments divided in three categories. These categories are: Initiation, Healing, Mission and Service. Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism Confirmation Eucharist
Sacraments
Sacraments of Healing: 4. Reconciliation or Penace 5. Sacrament of the sick
Sacraments
Sacraments of Mission: 6. Matrimony 7. Holy Orders
Catholics believe the sacraments are channels of Gods grace. Grace helps us live the Christian life and be faithful followers of Christ in this world. Catholics believe that conversion and participation in the sacraments are important steps in the process of spiritual growth and holiness.
A sacramental mind
Catholics are linked to the sacraments. From birth to death the sacraments mark the lives of the Christian. Jesus left us the sacraments so that we can be strengthened in our journey to eternal life. Catholics believe that without prayer, conversion and the sacraments the call to Holiness is impossible.
Sacramental life
A sacramental life is a good life marked by love, conversion, and service to God and ones fellow men and women. The sacraments make us one with God and help us understand and follow his plan of salvation. The sacraments make us whole.