1.) According to the edicts of February 380 and May 391‚ what is the status of heretical Christians- those who do not accept the orthodox (correctly taught) form of christianity? According to the edicts the status of heretical christians is low‚ seeing that they are punished. You can tell this because in the reading it says “Those who have betrayed the holy faith and shall have profaned holy baptism should be segregated from all person’s association‚ should be debarred from testifying... to be
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Three Stages of Rights of Passage for Alcoholics Alcoholics‚ specifically those entering recovery‚ experience all three stages of the right of passage. Rights of Passage explain a complete change in an individual’s personality‚ lifestyle‚ and demeanor. Heroes in classical literature who undergo a shift in character to fulfill whatever heroic task or action they are attempting‚ commonly exemplify the three stages of the Rights of Passage. Likewise‚ within the past century the inception of Alcoholics
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The Sacrament of Holy Orders is the continuation of Christ’s priesthood‚ which He bestowed upon His Apostles; thus‚ the Catechism of the Catholic Church refers to the Sacrament of Holy Orders as "the sacrament of apostolic ministry." "Ordination" comes from the Latin word ordinatio‚ which means to incorporate someone into an order. In the Sacrament of Holy Orders‚ a man is incorporated into the priesthood of Christ‚ at one of three levels: the episcopate‚ the priesthood‚ or the diaconate. The Priesthood
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in Colombia ever since the Conquistadors first introduced it to the country. As such‚ Colombian Catholics strive to complete the seven sacraments of baptism‚ reconciliation‚ Eucharist‚ confirmation‚ matrimony‚ holy orders‚ and the anointing of the sick. By completing these sacraments Catholics strengthen their relationship with God. In Colombia‚ the sacrament of matrimony is a very big deal. Weddings are large and grand‚ with lots and lots of people in attendance. A Colombian touch which is
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In chapter four of Meeting Christ in the Sacraments‚ Coleman O’Neill‚ OP presents three points that help his reader to understand the Body of Christ as a mystery: the humanity of Christ‚ the Church‚ and the Holy Spirit. This paper will examine each of these three facets and then conclude with a brief summary. In God’s plan to save His people‚ Yahweh sends Jesus‚ who is the Word made flesh‚ into the world to communicate with humanity through his human words and actions. (cf. O’Neill pg. 78) The words
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Why are the Sacraments Efficacious? St. Augustine wrote in his book Works that “The spiritual virtue of a sacrament is like light; although it passes among the impure‚ it is not polluted.” Though there are many different Christian religions and groups‚ all of these sects share the tradition of practicing sacraments. But‚ different religions have practice different sacraments‚ or rather exclude practicing certain sacraments‚ there are seven Sacraments that are practiced throughout the word
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The Sacraments of Initiation can be described as climbing a mountain. To climb‚ a person needs to be properly prepared‚ starting by being hydrated. Then‚ the person must climb‚ step by step‚ until he or she reaches the summit to enjoy the view. The hydration of the Sacraments of Initiation is Baptism; it’s the entrance into the Christian path. The gift of the Holy Spirit received during the Sacrament of Confirmation gives the strength needed to slowly‚ but surely make the journey. The summit that
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THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS WHAT IS HOLY ORDERS? Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate(Bishops‚ presbyterate(Priest)‚ and diaconate(Deacons). It is one of the Sacraments of Vocation --- re directed towards the salvation of others; if they contribute as well to personal salvation‚ it is through
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Sacraments Study Guide 1. Terms Sacrament : outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace Efficacious : capable of producing a desired effect sacramental economy : dispensation of the fruits of the Paschal Mystery entrusted to the Church until Christ comes again Incarnation : God becoming human Liturgy : official public worship of the Church Hypostatic Union : doctrine of faith that recognizes two natures of Jesus‚ human and divine Evangelists : writers of the four gospels Jesus : Hebrew
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION GUIDE (Please say the devotion for confession before going to the pries to confess you sin.) DEVOTION FOR CONFESSION MOST MERCIFUL GOD‚ YOU ARE EVER READY TO RECEIVE IN YOUR GRACE A SINNER WHO RETURNS TO YOU WITH SINCERE CONTRITION. LOOK DOWN IN MERCY ON ME‚ FOR I WON TO COME BACK TO YOU AND BE CLEANSED OF MY SINS THROUGH THE BLOOD OF YOUR SON‚ JESUS CHRIST. GRANT ME THE GRACE TO PREPARE MYSELF PROPERLY FOR THIS CONFESSION. ENLIGHTEN MY MIND‚ THAT I MAY REMEMBER
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