Christians and the seven sacraments?

Question

I know the seven sacraments are practiced in the Catholic religion. However, I was wondering if Christians practice confirmation?? In addition, what does the matrimony sacrament mean other than marrage and do christians practice it? Finally, the last two sacraments, Holy Orders and Extreme Unction do christians practace these also? Serious answers only please. Thanks

Answer 1

Some may. I don't. Some of these things, I've never even heard of.

Answer 2

Thank you for your question. Within the Catholic, and for the most part, the Orthodox Church, there are 7 sacraments, like you mentioned:
1) Baptism
2) Confession
3) Communion
4) Confirmation
5) Matrimony
6) Holy Orders
7) Extreme Unction, more commonly referred to nowadays as Anointing of the Sick.

Matrimony unites a man and a woman in an indissoluble bond. God joins the two, and like in the Bible, we should never let anyone break them apart.

Of course Catholics are Christians, but if your question is referring to non-Catholic Christians, they generally do not practice all seven sacraments. Like most theological issues, there is no consensus among Protestant (non-Catholic) Christians on the number of sacraments, however most perform baptism and marriage.

Answer 3

A Sacrament is often said to be something in which the Word of God is tied with a visible element. So in Holy Communion, the Word of God "this is my body, this is my blood, given unto you for the forgiveness of your sins...etc." is tied with the bread and wine. Same with baptism. It is also said that Confession and Absolution is the 3rd sacrament, but let the theologians discuss that. In the end, it doesn't matter what the heck we call a sacrament! The word sacrament is not in the bible. As long as what we do is in accordance with what Christ revealed in the Word than it doesn't matter. Call Confession and Absolution a sacrament, don't call it a sacrament, but at the end of the day, when a man confesses his sins and the Pastor, by the command of Christ, forgives the persons sins, they are forgiven! End of story. The word Sacrament is good in describing things to people, but the power of God's body and blood under the bread and wine does not change if one man calls it Sacrament and another does not. If however, the man who does not call it a sacrament because he does not believe the Word of God is tied to the element, as Christ instituted, there is a problem.

Answer 4

sacraments are generally only practiced with the catholic religion. i was a practicing catholic however I now attend a christian church. once a month we practice eucharist which is a sacrament. other churchs dont. christian churchs do have a ceremony for marriage and baptism but not like the catholic ritual. Extreme Unction anyone can practice however you need to be recognized by the church as a deacon or priest to practice.

Answer 5

What were the ordinary sacraments under the Old Testament? There were two: CIRCUMCISION and the PASSOVER.

However ther are only two sacraments commanded by Christ in the New Testament. BAPTISM and the LORD'S SUPPER.

In regard to the other 5 sacraments instituted by Rome, none of them signify any inward and spiritual grace; and, consequently, none of them can be appointed seals of God's covenant.

Answer 6

Sacraments are specifically Catholic.

Other denominations do make use of similar things. Marriage, prayers for the sick and their own sort of communion. But they avoid, specifically, the term Sacrament.

Answer 7

Confirmation, No. Because. The church can't tell someone when they are going to become a believer, that's up to the believer. So you can look at baptism the same as confirmation.

Matrimony. yes/no. Well, it is a sacred union if you believe in God period, but it's not called a "sacrement".

For the last two, I don't have a enough time, but keep seaching, good questions.

Answer 8

Jesus our Savior instituted the seven sacraments when He walked this earth, His Church has continued to live through them until He returns in glory.

Answer 9

Only catholics (as far as I am aware) follow all 7 sacraments.

Answer 10

Here is a link to a good one-page explanation of all seven Sacraments.

Good question, thanks!

http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/newman/Pages/fr-sevensacraments.html