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Baptism
Confirmation
DEFINITION
EFFECTS
SACRAMENTALS
Becoming a member of
the Church of Christ
(Christian Initiation); also
being forgiven of one's
sins or cleansing from all
sins and rebirth to new life
in THE SPIRIT.
* Water
* Salt
* Paschal Candle
* White Garment
* Oil of the Catechumen
* Oil of Chrism
* Immersion in water
* Pouring of water over
the head
* Sign of the Cross
* Baptismal Promises
Confirmation strengthens
and confirms the grace of
Baptism, strengthening
and confirming the
mission to give public
witness to Christ and the
Church. This witness
flows from the permanent
character imprinted by
the sacrament on those
confirmed.
* Cross
* Candle (light)
* Word
* Chrism (oil)
* Laying on of hands
(the "Trinitarian
Formula")
Holy Eucharist
Penance
* Confession Room
* Purple Stole
* Raised Hands
* Cross
* Acts of the Penitent:
Contrition
Confession
Penance or
Satisfaction
* Absolution of the priest
Anointing
of the Sick
Holy Orders
(the "Words of
Absolution")
"Through this holy
anointing may the Lord in
his love and mercy help
you with the grace of the
Holy Spirit. May the Lord
who frees you from sin
save you and raise you
up."
A long "Prayer of
Consecration".
The prayer of ordination
according to the particular
order.
Holy Matrimony
Becoming a member of
the "ordained" clergy, the
church's official
leadership "orders".
Being united ("one flesh")
in God's eyes; becoming a
publicly and legally
recognized couple.
*Rings
* Veils
*Coins/Arrhae
* Unity Candle
* Cord
* Flowers
* Exchange of Marriage
Vows