The Seven Sacraments

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In this article the writer examines the modifications made to the rites of the seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, during Vatican Council II. The writer explores the concept of the Sacraments. Further, the writer discusses how the changes of Vatican II transformed the sacraments into communal celebrations of personal encounters.

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"According to Price there are seven sacraments accepted by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches: Baptism Eucharist Communion Confession Reconciliation Confirmation Matrimony Anointing of the Sick Extreme Unction and Holy Orders. The three sacraments of Christian initiation are given once and include Baptism Confirmation and the Eucharist. The healing sacraments include Confession and Anointing the Sick. The sacraments are external rites that are external illustrations of internal spiritual grace. A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace Seven ... "

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