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The Eucharist (/ˈjuːkərɪst/; also called Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper, among other names)
is a Christian rite that is considered a sacrament in most churches, and as an ordinance in others.
According to the New Testament, the rite was instituted by Jesus Christ during the Last Supper; giving
his disciples bread and wine during the Passover meal, Jesus commanded his followers to "do this in
memory of me" while referring to the bread as "my body" and the cup of wine as "the new covenant in
my blood".[1][2][3] Through the Eucharistic celebration Christians remember both Christ's sacrifice of
himself on the cross and his commission of the apostles at the Last Supper.[
Confirmation
In Christian denominations that practice infant baptism, confirmation is seen as the sealing of
Christianity created in baptism. Those being confirmed are known as confirmands. In some
denominations, such as the Anglican Communion[1] and Methodist Churches,[2] confirmation bestows
full membership in a local congregation upon the recipient. In others, such as the Roman Catholic
Church, Confirmation "renders the bond with the Church more perfect",[3] because, while a baptized
person is already a member,[4] "reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the
completion of baptismal grace".[5]
Roman Catholics, Eastern Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints Churches view confirmation as a sacrament.[6] In the East it is conferred
immediately after baptism. In the West, this practice is usually followed when adults are baptized, but
in the case of infants not in danger of death it is administered, ordinarily by a bishop, only when the
child reaches the age of reason or early adolescence. Among those Catholics who practice teen-aged
confirmation, the practice may be perceived, secondarily, as a "coming of age" rite.
Reconciliation
The sacrament of holy orders in the Catholic Church includes three orders: bishop, priest,
and deacon. In the phrase "holy orders", the word "holy" simply means "set apart for some purpose."
The word "order" designates an established civil body or corporation with a hierarchy, and ordination
means legal incorporation into an order. In context, therefore, a group with a hierarchical structure that
is set apart for ministry in the Church.
For Catholics, the church views typically that in the last year of seminary training a man will be
ordained to the "transitional diaconate." This distinguishes men bound for priesthood from those who
have entered the "permanent diaconate" and do not intend to seek ordination as a priest. Deacons,
whether transitional or permanent, receive faculties to preach, to perform baptisms, and to
witness marriages. They may assist at the Eucharist or the Mass, but are not the ministers of the
Eucharist. After six months or more as a transitional deacon, a man will be ordained to the priesthood.
Priests are able to preach, perform baptisms, witness marriages, hear confessions and give
absolutions, anoint the sick, and celebrate the Eucharist or the Mass. Some priests are later chosen
to be bishops; bishops may ordain priests, deacons, and bishops.
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Submitted by:
Reynald D. Tolosa Jr.
Submitted to:
Ms. Nicolasa Inting