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A sacrament is an outward sign of inward grace.
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A sacrament is an outward sign of inward grace. Most Protestant Christians recognise seven sacraments, baptism and the Eucharist. The Catholic Church recognises seven sacraments. Sacraments are public actions by which Christians receive grace, that is, experience the power and love of God in their lives. The seven sacraments are Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance and reconciliation, anointing of the sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. The seven sacraments for Catholics represent the high points of their lives and are closely related to the liturgy, the public worship of the church. The sacraments can also be seen as an expression of faith. When we are baptised we are given a new life. As we experience each sacrament we also experience God's love for us. The original sacrament for Catholics is Jesus, who in his own life, showed what God is like. The church too is a sacrament because it continues...
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