The Seven Sacraments

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According a source “Sacraments holds that they are channels of God's grace to the recipient”. (Bowker) There are seven sacraments in the Catholic Church. These sacraments are Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and lastly, Anointing of The Sick. For each of these sacraments I will tell you who the ordinary ministers are, some pertinent symbols of the sacrament and also the significance of the sacrament.
The first sacrament is Baptism. The ordinary minister of Baptism is a Priest, Bishop or Pope (not Deacon). In special cases anybody can baptize as long as they follow the proper form of the church. (De Ferrari 63) A pertinent symbol of Baptism would be Holy Water, which symbolizes what a priest uses to baptize someone. (De Ferrari 65) Baptism is when somebody officially becomes a part of the Catholic Church. (De Ferrari 64) One reason it is important would be because Jesus said, “Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Spirit, he can’t enter the kingdom of God.” (New Revised Standard Edition, John 3:5) Another reason this is important is because it is the door of spiritual life. Also with it we are made members of Christ and His body, the Church. (De Ferrari 62)
The next sacrament is the Eucharist. The ordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist are priests but it doesn’t matter who distributes communion. (Dewan 602) The pertinent symbol of the Eucharist is the bread and wine. (Catholic Church 1333) Eucharist is important because it is us receiving Christ, it nourishes spiritual life, separates us form sin, removes venial sin and provides spiritual strength. (Catholic Church 1391-1401) Another reason the Eucharist is important because it is necessary for intimate union with Christ. (...

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