Rituals in Christianity
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In the Catholic Church of the Religion Christianity, there are many different types of rituals and ceremonies that are important in practicing their faith. Along with going to Mass to hear the readings, Liturgies, the Gospel, and receive the Holy Eucharist, there are seven sacraments each Catholic must partake in to become a full Christian. These sacraments include Baptism, First Holy Communion, First Penance, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. In most practicing Catholic families an infant or a toddler receive the sacrament of Baptism. This sacrament involves a priest pouring holy water over a child’s head to purify their soul since in the Catholic Religion they believe all humans are born with original sin, or the sin created by Adam and Eve. In some cases however, adults receive their Baptism along with the other sacraments, if they choose to become Catholic later on in life. |
The second Sacrament Christians partake in
is First Penance, where the person, usually a child, confesses their sins and receives
absolution. Penance is what the person must do to receive absolution. For
example the priest might say, “For your penance I want you to say one decade of
the rosary.”
The Sacrament of first Holy Communion is when a person
receives the Eucharist for the very first time. This is when a Catholic becomes
a full member of the Church. In Christianity it is believed that the Eucharist
represents the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
The next sacrament is Confirmation in which a person is anointed on their forehead with chrism, and where they renew their Baptismal Promises. The anointing is usually done by a Cardinal or Bishop. This sacrament strengthens the faith of Christians because they receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit comes to the individual and is represented by a dove or a flame.
The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is when a man and woman exchange vows to love each other for the rest of their lives, in sickness and in death. They become husband and wife. This ceremony is usually taken place inside of a church and is always performed by a priest.
Holy Orders is the sacrament not everyone receives. A person who receives Holy Orders is joining the priesthood. The final Sacrament is also another one that not every Catholic receives and that is The Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the Sick is received when someone falls terribly ill and they need to receive this final Sacrament before they pass away.
For More Information:
http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/practices.htm
http://people.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/C_Transp/C12_Christian_Rituals.html
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Christianity/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism/Rites-and-Ceremonies?offset=2&max=1
Works Cited
Sacraments of the Catholic Church - Prayers - Catholic Online. (n.d.). Retrieved December 10, 2014, from http://www.catholic.org/prayers/sacrament.php
Livingston, James. Anatomy of the Sacred An Introduction to Religion. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2005.
This page was created by: MATTHEW DICKSON
The next sacrament is Confirmation in which a person is anointed on their forehead with chrism, and where they renew their Baptismal Promises. The anointing is usually done by a Cardinal or Bishop. This sacrament strengthens the faith of Christians because they receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit comes to the individual and is represented by a dove or a flame.
The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is when a man and woman exchange vows to love each other for the rest of their lives, in sickness and in death. They become husband and wife. This ceremony is usually taken place inside of a church and is always performed by a priest.
Holy Orders is the sacrament not everyone receives. A person who receives Holy Orders is joining the priesthood. The final Sacrament is also another one that not every Catholic receives and that is The Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the Sick is received when someone falls terribly ill and they need to receive this final Sacrament before they pass away.
For More Information:
http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/practices.htm
http://people.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/C_Transp/C12_Christian_Rituals.html
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Christianity/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism/Rites-and-Ceremonies?offset=2&max=1
Works Cited
Sacraments of the Catholic Church - Prayers - Catholic Online. (n.d.). Retrieved December 10, 2014, from http://www.catholic.org/prayers/sacrament.php
Livingston, James. Anatomy of the Sacred An Introduction to Religion. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2005.
This page was created by: MATTHEW DICKSON
