THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS AND LIFE’S TRANSITIONS
I come from
a faith tradition where we count only two sacraments. These are based on the
bible and are communion and baptism. But my “Book of Worship” has rituals for
the other five sacraments which are confirmation, ordination, marriage, healing
for the sick, confession and funerals. Those relate to transitions in life
starting with birth with infant baptism. Coming of age is celebrated with
confirmation. Ordination involve the selection of a vocation. Marriage is about
the selection of partner. Healing for the sick involves facing illness.
Confession means facing up to one’s errors. Funeral bring us face to face with
the reality of death. Communion keeps us in community. All of these
rituals/sacraments can mean pastoral counseling as apart to them..
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