Christian Life:role Of Sacraments

Question 1

Definition of Sacrament

Answer 1

•rite of passage or ceremony where grace and power of god can be received .recognise important milestones in Christians life

Question 2

Different views of sacraments:

Answer 2

• Protestant-recognise two sacraments: baptism and Eucharist
• non conformist churches recognise two Sacraments but some don’t
• catholics recognise seven sacraments:baptism,confirmation,penance and reconciliation,Eucharist,ordination,marriage and anointing of the sick

Question 3

Infant baptism:

Answer 3

• baby baptised in belief that it will cleanse child from original sin
• parents and godparents make promises on behalf of the child
• sign of cross is made on baby’s forehead and water poured on head
• lighted candle is given to represent light of jesus

Question 4

Adult / believes baptism

Answer 4

• Non conformist (baptist church) prefer adult baptism as they feel only an adult can fully make the choice of belonging to church
• each candidate is asked questions about faith and makes personal testimony about why they want to be Christian
• baptised through full immersion

Question 5

Eucharist and meaning

Answer 5

• Eucharist is re enactment of last supper that jesus shared with disciples
• bread represents body and wine blood
• catholics believe in transubstantion - bread and wine becoming jesus
• Protestants accept it as symbolic