SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

 

Babtism of Jesus in Jordan
Babtism of Jesus in Jordan 

By Edward Matulanya

Meaning of Sacraments 

A sacrament is a visible sign instituted by Christ to give grace (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed., §1131). Here is a concise list of the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church.

Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism sacrament as it is for all sacraments, it well explained by the Holy Bible (Matthew 28:19; John 3:5; Acts 2:38). According to the Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Matthew 28:19: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

Sacrament of Confirmation

The sacrament of confirmation is well explained in the Holy Bible (Acts 8:14–17; Acts 19:5–6). According to the Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Acts 8:17: “Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.”

Sacrament Eucharist (Holy Communion)

Some parts of the Holy Bible explains the sacrament of Eucharist (Matthew 26:26–28; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; John 6:51–56). According to the Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Matthew 26:26–28: “Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it … ‘This is my body … this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."

Sacrament of Penance / Reconciliation

The sacrament of Reconciliations is well explained in the Holy Bible (John 20:21–23; James 5:16). According to the Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). John 20:22–23: “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

The sacrament of Anointing  of the Sick is drawn from the bible (James 5:14–15; Mark 6:13). According to the Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). James 5:14–15: “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.”

Sacrament of Holy Orders

The sacrament of Holy orders have is well explained by the Bible (Luke 22:19; John 20:21; 1 Timothy 4:14). According to the Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). 1 Timothy 4:14: “Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.”

Sacrament of Matrimony (Marriage)

The matrimony sacrament is well explained in the Bible (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:31–32). According to the Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Matthew 19:5–6: “‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ … Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

References

Catholic Church. (1994). Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd ed.). Libreria Editrice Vaticana. https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P3E.HTM

The Holy Bible, New International Version.(2011). Zondervan.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

FAITH OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Image
Image of Catholic Church at Vatican By Edward Matulanya Here are Meaning, believe, founder, sacraments, teaching source, Morals, source of faith, History and key teaching of Roman Catholic Church. 1. Meaning of Roman Catholic Church  The Roman Catholic Church means the universal Christian community under the leadership of the Bishop of Rome (the Pope). 2. Understand the Core Beliefs of the Roman Catholic Faith The Roman Catholic Church belief in one God in three persons ; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], 1997, §234; Matt. 28:19). Catholics hold that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, whose incarnation, death, and resurrection bring salvation to humanity (CCC, 1997, §§461–463; John 1:14). 2. Founder of Roman Catholic Church  The Church, founded by Christ on the apostles with the pope as Peter’s successor, is “the universal sacrament of salvation” (CCC, 1997, §774; Matt. 16:18–19). Salvation is a gift of grace received through faith ...
Read more

TWELVE APOSTLES OF JESUS

Image
  Jesus Christ with twelve apostles at last feast By Edward Matulanya Here are twelve apostles chosen by Jesus, celebration of Eucharist, their mission, their succession, their liturgical Celebration a summary of their lives.  The Catholic Church teaches that Jesus personally chose and appointed the Twelve to share in His mission and to lay the foundation of the Church. Twelve apostles chosen by Jesus  Jesus called his disciples, and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles (Luke 6:13, NABRE). They were to be with Him, to preach, and to have authority to drive out demons (Mark 3:13-19). Celebration of Eucharist At the Last Supper He conferred on them a share in His priesthood and the command to celebrate the Eucharist (Luke 22:19–20; Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], 1994/2019, §§859–860). Catholics hold that this apostolic ministry continues through apostolic succession, with bishops as the successors of the apostles (CCC §§861–862). The Role of Jesus’ Ap...
Read more

SAINT JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO

Image
Saint Joseph of Cupertino  By Edward Matulanya Early life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino St. Joseph of Cupertino was born June 17, 1603, in Cupertino, Apulia (southern Italy). Orphaned before birth and raised in poverty, he struggled with learning and was considered slow by his peers. After repeated rejections from religious communities, he was eventually accepted as a servant by the Conventual Franciscans and later admitted as a friar. Vocational life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino  Despite his lack of education, Joseph was ordained a priest in 1628 after a providentially simple examination. He became famous for extraordinary mystical phenomena, especially levitation during ecstatic prayer. These events attracted large crowds and even the attention of the Inquisition, though he was never condemned. Because the public excitement disrupted community life, Joseph spent much of his later years in seclusion, devoted to humility and prayer. He died on September 18, 1663, in Osimo, Ital...
Read more