2007-05-04 00:08:43 · 3 answers · asked by jem 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sacraments are "powers that comes forth" from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are "the masterworks of God" in the new and everlasting covenant.
For a more detailed explanation of the subject please go to this link and look for section 1113 and following.
http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect1chpt1art2.htm
Peace and every blessing!
2007-05-04 00:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Ecclesiastical. a visible sign of an inward grace, esp. one of the solemn Christian rites considered to have been instituted by Jesus Christ to symbolize or confer grace: the sacraments of the Protestant churches are baptism and the Lord's Supper; the sacraments of the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches are baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, matrimony, penance, holy orders, and extreme unction.
2. Also called Holy Sacrament. the Eucharist or Lord's Supper.
3. the consecrated elements of the Eucharist, esp. the bread.
4. something regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance.
5. a sign, token, or symbol.
6. an oath; solemn pledge.
2007-05-04 07:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its a sac full of raments :) I don't know, depends on the religion!
2007-05-04 16:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋