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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