Sacraments Flashcards
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2 Church of England sacraments
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Baptism
Eucharist
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7 catholic/orthodox sacraments
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Baptism Confession/reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation Marriage Anointing of the sick Holy orders
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Why only 2 sacraments in CofE
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Because only these were instituted by Jesus
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What is a sacrament
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An outward and visible sign of an inward grace
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Why no need for sacraments in some churches eg Quakers
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God’s grace is available to all and His Spirit is in all people all of the time
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Why are there different ceremonies
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All ceremonies mark the start of new life.
Some feel need to be old enough to understand and follow the example of Jesus when he was baptised in the Jordan.
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Why do some feel age doesn’t matter
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Because they are sacraments and thereby channels of God’s grace
