Religious Rites

• Religious Rites -Is an established ceremony prescribed by a religion. It consist of a ritual or several rituals that make an important milestone in participant’s life
• Baptism -Is seen as the admission to the faith. In this rite, the priest is usually sprinkled or poured on the head by a priest who simultaneously invokes the trinity
• EUCHARIST OR THE HOLY COMMUNION -Is the cultural rite of Catholic where the priest consecrates bread and wine which are transubstantiated into the body and blood of Christ
• Confirmation -In this rite, the bishop or priest laying on off hands in prayer and blessing plus the anointing the forehead with charism or holy oil.
• Reconcilation -Also known as confession or penance. Is seen as opportunity for renewal and can be done as often as needed.
• Reconcilation -It is a means of obtaining pardon to God for sins which the sinner is truly regretful and bring the sinner back into communion with God and the church
• Anointing the sick -Is administered to give strength and comfort to the ill and mystically unite with that of Christ during his passion and death
• Marriage -Is sacrament that a baptized man and woman administer to each other through their marriage vows and lifelong partnership.
• Marriage -This rite commonly takes place during a mass with a priest serving as a minister of the and witness to the consent of the couple.
• Holy Order -Is a rite that only available to man who are being ordained as deacons, priests or bishops. Through this rite, they were able to perform sacred duties and serve the church community
• Holy Week -Since Catholic is a dominant religion in the country, it is not surprising anymore that we regard every holiday and special occasion as something worth celebrating and holy week is not an exemptions.