Second Vatican Council reminds us the seven sacraments build up the Body of Christ in these acts of worship. The “sacraments” are the biblical roots or Gods plan to save us into salvation through Christ. I will touch on a couple of sacrament that help build the foundation of the Church which is known as a sacramental sign or instrument of salvation.
Baptism and Theology since Vatican II state that “Baptism was a reference to the Sacraments of Initiation”. In council requested for a special Mass to be inserting into the Roman Missal known as “conferral of baptism” and would no longer be private. They also gave rise to the rite for infants to participate in the sacramental celebration of baptism. Baptism is known as the entry into the …show more content…
Let me explain, baptism is the first entry into accepting Christ faith, removal of all sin, and turning away from sin. Penance is when a baptized member has sinned again and betrays the church. This sacrament is a reconciliation with God, the member must confess all mortal sins committed since baptism to be forgiven. The Second Vatican Council defined the church as a “sacrament-a sign and instrument, that is, of communion with God and of unity among all people”. (Vatican VA, 1984) The church was recognized to bring all people to full reconciliation and bring connection with Christ’s mission. The authorized priest and the church have the power to forgive all …show more content…
This shows Gods love and fidelity of the people through Christ now encounters Christians spouses through the sacrament of Marriage. This sacrament is a symbol between two people joining their lives in love and faith in Christ and a sign of the presence of Jesus in the world. The importance thing is that the things that really matter are recognized early in the marriage and nurtured throughout the relationship. The Vatican II also recognized that with the growing numbers of marriages having spouses choosing to have equal rights in the relationship in “decision making, lifestyle choices and parenting responsibilities”. (Hill, 2004) Culture has changed and women are choosing to go to work and are asking for assistance from their partners to help with children etc. “Jesus once told his followers that he did no call them servants, but friends (John 15:15)” (Hill, 2004). Many marriages view their partners as best friends as well as husband which helps the relationship into a deeper level of
Baptism and Theology since Vatican II state that “Baptism was a reference to the Sacraments of Initiation”. In council requested for a special Mass to be inserting into the Roman Missal known as “conferral of baptism” and would no longer be private. They also gave rise to the rite for infants to participate in the sacramental celebration of baptism. Baptism is known as the entry into the …show more content…
Let me explain, baptism is the first entry into accepting Christ faith, removal of all sin, and turning away from sin. Penance is when a baptized member has sinned again and betrays the church. This sacrament is a reconciliation with God, the member must confess all mortal sins committed since baptism to be forgiven. The Second Vatican Council defined the church as a “sacrament-a sign and instrument, that is, of communion with God and of unity among all people”. (Vatican VA, 1984) The church was recognized to bring all people to full reconciliation and bring connection with Christ’s mission. The authorized priest and the church have the power to forgive all …show more content…
This shows Gods love and fidelity of the people through Christ now encounters Christians spouses through the sacrament of Marriage. This sacrament is a symbol between two people joining their lives in love and faith in Christ and a sign of the presence of Jesus in the world. The importance thing is that the things that really matter are recognized early in the marriage and nurtured throughout the relationship. The Vatican II also recognized that with the growing numbers of marriages having spouses choosing to have equal rights in the relationship in “decision making, lifestyle choices and parenting responsibilities”. (Hill, 2004) Culture has changed and women are choosing to go to work and are asking for assistance from their partners to help with children etc. “Jesus once told his followers that he did no call them servants, but friends (John 15:15)” (Hill, 2004). Many marriages view their partners as best friends as well as husband which helps the relationship into a deeper level of