CATH 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Anointing, Absolution
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Sacraments of initiation: baptism, confirmation, eucharist: a mystery that we accept as the truth. It is a sacrifice christ became a victim for our sins. We were not present, but we are asked to recall it. Christ is truly present at the eucharist in the form of the bread and wine. We are asked to form as a community and give thanks in the church. Sacraments of healing: penance and reconciliation: starts with sorrow over what we have done. Four steps: make a private confession to a priest, receive a suitable penance, perform it, and rejoin the community. Christ, who healed the sick people of the world. This sacrament is important because it reveals the value of suffering. It also brings elderly people who are lonely in their old age into the community again. Sacraments directed towards the salvation of others (service of the faithful):
