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What is the definition and symbolism of the sacraments Baptism and Eucharist?
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Baptism - first sacrament and Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God. Eucharist - the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. As they receive Christ's Body and Blood, they also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God. |
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What is the definition and symbolism of the sacraments Reconciliation, confirmation and anointing of the sick? |
Reconciliation - (Penance) three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called to forgive others.
Confirmation - Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation. Anointing of the sick - Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness. |
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What is the definition and symbolism of the sacraments marriage and holy orders?
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marriage - public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values. Holy orders - the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments |
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What is a basic human vocation? |
Vocation is the life-calling of every person and is created in everyone by God. It has many elements including work, personal growth and development, career and possibly marriage.Vocation as a life-calling is a much broader reality than just a job.
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