practices

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a sacrament is an outward sign that an inward gift of grace has been given by God
there are seven sacraments in the catholic church
the sacraments are baptism, confirmation, eucharist, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, marriage and holy orders
Baptism brings sanctifying grace and cleanses original sin linking to God's love
Baptism uses holy water to symbolise the cleansing of sins and a candle to represent jesus
in baptism the washing away of sin is a sign of the presence of God making him present and leaving a sign on the persons soul
in reconciliation spiritual illness is removed and you are strengthened by Sanctifying grace and helped resist temptation
In reconciliation advice is given to the penitent
In reconciliation there are words of absolution to symbolise God's forgiveness
Holy communion or the sacrament of the Eucharist unites a person with christ and with each other giving spiritual strength to the individual
in Holy communion bread and wine is used symbolising the body and blood of christ
In holy communion God's presence is in the holy spirit and through the transubstantiation of the bread and wine
In confirmation sanctifying grace is increases strengthening the individuals faith and making them an active christian
confirmation has the holy spirit present and it is a sign of God's presence through the seven gifts of the holy spirit
during confirmation baptismal promises are recited symbolising the completion of baptism
marriage gives lives exclusively to each other and responsibility, grace and strength
during marriage rings are given to show God's unending love
God is present though married couples lifelong love and commitment
the anointing of the sick gives strength in illness and comfort in suffering and prepares them for death and eternity
laying of hands and praying during the anointing of the sick symbolises the holy spirit and healing and cleansing
the anointing of the sick shows how God's presence is shown throughout an individuals life including their illness and death showing god can be trusted at all times
Holy orders gives responsibilities and grace to fufil the role and the presence of christ for communities
God's presence can be seen through the love and care of ordained ministers
the seven sacraments touch all the stages and important moments of a christians life ccc1210
'go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them' Matthew 28:19
'so they are no longer two but one. What therefore God has joined together. let no man put asunder' Matthew 19:6
orthodox and catholic christians believe there are seven sacraments
protestant, Anglican and methodist believe that baptism and Eucharist are sacraments instituted by christ but the rest are rituals
baptists do not use the word sacrament but instead ordinance
a pilgrimage is the deliberate act of travel for spiritual growth and personal development
anyone can go on a pilgrimage
'pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey towards heaven and traditionally very special occasions for renewal in prayer' ccc2691
Pilgrimages can include walking, praying, being in silence, volunteering and leaving behind belongings
protestants believe emphasisng special 'holy places' is wrong because God is everywhere so they do not find pilgrimages as important as other christians
pilgrimages are important because they are seen to deepen faith and discipline spiritual life. some can also help cure illnesses or gather inner strength
The Iona monastry is a pilgrimage site because it is the birthplace of christianity in Scotland and offers a historical understanding however is criticised because it is expensive
Lourdes is a pilgrimage site as it is where Mary appeared to Bernadette and it is known to have lots of healing miracles so people like to cleanse in the water
prayer is communications with God as a form of worship which allows individuals to share conversations with God
people pray for confession, adoration, thanksgiving and supplication (help)
'the raising of one's mind and heart to god' ccc2559