Sunday 8 May 2011

Rituals & Practices

Baptism

One of the two most important sacraments in Christianity that involves immersion in water, a blessing, and the saying, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” It’s for adults and infants, but some believes it’s only for adults. 

Praying the Rosary

One of the most familiar symbols is the circle of small beads called the rosary beads. The prayers that are counted on rosary beads are known as rosary, considering of about 5-15 decades of set prayers (one Our father, 10 Hail Marys¸ 1 Glary Be.

Some other rituals & practices: 

Monasticism- a monastic living- which means Christians will be converted into nuns and monks.

Holy Water- water that is sanctified by a priest for the purpose of baptism, the blessing of persons, places, and objects; or as a means of repelling evil.

Exorcism- the religious practice of evicting demons and other spiritual evils

Last Rites- the very last prayers given to a Christian before death

Sunday Services- Christians gathering together to listen to the "Word of God" in a church

Healing- healing brought about by religious faith

Bible Study- Christians learning lessons about the Bible


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