SACRAMENTS

Presbyterian and Reformed The Presbyterian and Reformed faith traditions utilize a number of forms of worship. Some of these worship forms may be found within the following texts: The Provisional Book of Common Worship (1966) The Provisional Liturgy (1963) The Book of Common Order of the Presbyterian Church in Canada Presbyterian and Reformed chaplains should be consulted for specific guidance concerning their form of worship. Free Church The forms of worship utilized by the free church traditions are varied. Dependent upon the religious body, a standard worship form may or may not be specified. Such rites as do exist within the free church traditions generally make extensive use of the Bible. Chaplains from this tradition should be consulted for specific guidance concerning their form of worship. SACRAMENTS Among some Christian groups, a “sacrament” is considered to be a religious rite originated by Christ. The sacraments celebrated by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox faith traditions are: BAPTISM—This is the sacrament of spiritual rebirth that gives souls the new life of sanctifying grace by which they become children of God. CONFIRMATION or CHRISMATION—This is the sacrament of spiritual strength and maturity through which the Holy Spirit enables Catholics to profess their faith. HOLY EUCHARIST or COMMUNION—This is the sacrament in which Jesus Christ is considered to be contained, offered, and received in the elements of bread and wine. PENANCE or CONFESSION—This is the sacrament by which sins are forgiven through the absolution of the priest. Penance also provides the opportunity for persons to receive spiritual advice and instruction from their confessor. VIATICUM or SACRAMENT OF THE SICK—This is the sacra- ment for all those who are sick or are in danger of death from sickness, accident, or old age. 2-26