sacraments, symbols of the Collectively, the seven-branched candlestick of the Jewish Temple. Separately Baptism : a flowing fountain Confirmation: a descending dove, emblematic of the Holy Ghost Holy Eucharist : a chalice and Sacred Host; grapes and wheat Penance : the Keys of Peter Extreme Unction : vessel inscribed O I (Oleum Infirmorum: Oil of … Continue reading “sacraments, symbols of the”
Sacraments; Sacramentum
Sacraments; Sacramentum SEE SACRAMENT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
sacraments of the dead
sacraments of the dead Baptism and Penance. They are so named because from Divine institution, their primary purpose is to remit grave sin, either original or actual, and to confer sanctifying grace on those who are spiritually dead from sin. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
sacraments, intention for the
sacraments, intention for the The minister of a sacrament must determine the purpose of his action by an act of his will, called intention. Therefore for a valid sacrament, the minister must have the intention of making and administering a sacrament, “at least of doing what the Church does”. This intention must be interior, and … Continue reading “sacraments, intention for the”
Sacraments, Congregation of the
Sacraments, Congregation of the Provides for and regulates the reception and reservation of the Seven Sacraments, dispensations for candidates for Holy Orders, and dispensations for Matrimony. The doctrine of the Sacrament is the province of the Holy Office, and the ceremonial that of the Congregation of Rites. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
sacraments, administration of the
sacraments, administration of the The act of the minister in conferring the sacraments on the individual faithful for the sanctification of souls. Since the whole efficacy of the sacraments is from Christ, the minister administers them in His name and by authority. As the chief means of sanctification, they are to be administered to the … Continue reading “sacraments, administration of the”
Sacraments
Sacraments Neither in the NT nor in the other Christian writings of the 1st cent. is there any trace of the use of a common name to designate those observances which were afterwards classified more or less comprehensively as sacraments. The word sacramentum (see W. Warde Fowler, The Religious Experience of the Roman People, London, … Continue reading “Sacraments”
Sacramento, California, diocese of
Sacramento, California, diocese of Friday after the Octave of Corpus Christi, symbolizing the love of Christ for all mankind. It was established by Pope Clement XIII in 1765, and extended to the universal Church by Pope Pius I in 1856. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Sacramentines
Sacramentines An order founded primarily for the practise of perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament by Father Antoine le Quieu, who began his work at Marseilles in 1639. Each house is independent, having its own novitiate. The order is established in France, Belgium, England, and the United States. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
sacramentary, Leonine
sacramentary, Leonine The oldest of the Sacramentaries or liturgical books. Only one manuscript is known, dating from the 7th century. Found in the library of the Cathedral Chapter of Verona, it was published by Joseph Bianchini in 1735 in the fourth volume of his edition of Anastasius Bibliothecarius and was by him arbitrarily attributed to … Continue reading “sacramentary, Leonine”