As part of my site visit assignment, I accept an invitation from one of the best friends of my mother in law (who is a participating member of this temple) to visit the Roman Catholic Church of St. Richard, located in the Palmetto Bay area. Thereby, I saw the perfect opportunity to do my assignment and at the same time to learn something from a different religious service.
My first visit to the church took place on September 25th, 2016, that day I had the opportunity and privilege to meet Father Sonny, one of the charismatic leaders of that church and other members of the congregation. On my first visit, I went to this temple, I was astonished to see how big and well organized this place looks. We arrived on Sunday morning for a typical mass …show more content…
Through the sacraments, Catholics express their true relationship, satisfaction, faith and enjoy the grace of God during various passages in their Christian life. There are seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Confession, Eucharist (first communion), Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
• Why children are baptized at such a young age? Although children have no personal sins, they are born with the original sin of Adam and Eve. Catholics, young children are incorporated into the mystery of Christ by the customs and traditions of their parents who live their faith with joy, as a great gift received from God. They want the same grace for their children.
• How many forms of baptism are? There are three forms of baptism that the Church recognizes baptism: Baptism by immersion in water, baptism of desire and baptism of blood (martyrdom). Water baptism is the most common form of practice between parishioner Catholics. By pouring holy water over the body and baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit signifies the moment when their soul is cleansed from all sin. Holy water symbolizes purification (meaning all past has been cleaned and start a new life) and the acceptance of the life of God. This gesture and words are the core of the opening sacrament to the gift of
My first visit to the church took place on September 25th, 2016, that day I had the opportunity and privilege to meet Father Sonny, one of the charismatic leaders of that church and other members of the congregation. On my first visit, I went to this temple, I was astonished to see how big and well organized this place looks. We arrived on Sunday morning for a typical mass …show more content…
Through the sacraments, Catholics express their true relationship, satisfaction, faith and enjoy the grace of God during various passages in their Christian life. There are seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Confession, Eucharist (first communion), Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
• Why children are baptized at such a young age? Although children have no personal sins, they are born with the original sin of Adam and Eve. Catholics, young children are incorporated into the mystery of Christ by the customs and traditions of their parents who live their faith with joy, as a great gift received from God. They want the same grace for their children.
• How many forms of baptism are? There are three forms of baptism that the Church recognizes baptism: Baptism by immersion in water, baptism of desire and baptism of blood (martyrdom). Water baptism is the most common form of practice between parishioner Catholics. By pouring holy water over the body and baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit signifies the moment when their soul is cleansed from all sin. Holy water symbolizes purification (meaning all past has been cleaned and start a new life) and the acceptance of the life of God. This gesture and words are the core of the opening sacrament to the gift of