In our Catholic family we celebrate the 7 Sacraments:
The Sacraments of initiation:
1) Baptism
2) Eucharist
3) Confirmation
The Sacraments of Healing:
4) Reconciliation
5) Anointing of the Sick
The Sacraments of Service:
6) Marriage
7) Holy Orders
Sacraments exist for the Church and through the Church.
The Sacraments of initiation:
1) Baptism
2) Eucharist
3) Confirmation
The Sacraments of Healing:
4) Reconciliation
5) Anointing of the Sick
The Sacraments of Service:
6) Marriage
7) Holy Orders
Sacraments exist for the Church and through the Church.
In our faith tradition we also have Sacramentals:
Sacramentals are visible signs that
draw us towards God.
We have many classic sacramentals like:
Sacramentals are visible signs that
draw us towards God.
We have many classic sacramentals like:
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Holy water
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Oil |
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Incense |
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Advent wreath |
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Crucifix |
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Statues |
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Icons |
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Scapular |
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Medals |
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Rosary |
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But sacramentality and
living a sacramental life
are more than just
Sacraments and sacramentals.
These are not the complete story.
Sacramentality is being aware of
God's presence everywhere,
even in the ugly, the disliked or unwanted.
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