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The Seven Sacraments . The Seven Sacraments. The seven sacraments are the actions of the Holy Spirit at work in the Church . The Seven Sacraments . To sanctify men and women To build up the Body of Christ To give worship to God .
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The Seven Sacraments The seven sacraments are the actions of the Holy Spirit at work in the Church
The Seven Sacraments • To sanctify men and women • To build up the Body of Christ • To give worship to God • The celebration of the sacrament is accomplished through the power of God. • The power of Christ and his Spirit act in and through the actions of the sacraments. • The fruit of the sacrament depends on the disposition of the one receiving it. Purpose of the Seven Sacraments Signs of the Seven Sacraments
Baptism • Sign-water • Symbol of life and death • Something is destroyed, • Something is brought to life. • The Prayer of the Rite - The Formula for Baptism • “Name, I baptize you…” • Ritual Gesture • Immersion into the water or pouring of water
Confirmation • Sign- chrism • Symbol of abundance and joy • Something is made radiant • with beauty, health, and strength. • The Prayer of the Rite - Formula for Confirmation • “Name, be sealed…” • Ritual Gesture • Laying on of hands and anointing with the oil of chrism
Eucharist • Sign- bread and wine • Signify the goodness of creation (the “fruit of the earth” and “of the vine”) • Ritual Gesture • Extension of hands of the priest during the Prayer, eating and drinking of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
Penance/Reconciliation • Sign- Sorrow for sins • Prayer of the Rite • Formula of Absolution • Ritual Gesture • Extension of hands over penitent
Anointing of the Sick • Sign- oil of the Sick • Ritual Gesture • Laying on of hands and anointing with the oil of the sick
Holy Orders • Sign- laying on of hands and anointing with chrism • Ritual Gesture • Bishop • Laying on of hands and anointing of head • Priest • Laying on of hands and anointing of palms with the oil of chrism • Deacon • Laying on of hands
Matrimony • Sign- exchange of vows/Matrimonial consent • Prayer of the Rite • Nuptial Blessing • Ritual Gesture • Joining of hands and Exchange of vows