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The couple make their vows in the presence of God and with the understanding that God is part of the union. “I, [Groom’s name], take you, [Bride’s name], to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and …
In Europe during the Medieval times the only recognised religion was Christianity, in the form of the Catholic religion. … The lives of many Medieval people including various orders of monks and nuns were dedicated to to the Catholic church and religion. This was also a period of great change in the Christian church. What …
A christening is a Christian ceremony where a baby is welcomed into a church congregation. The service features a blessing known as a baptism where the baby is marked with or submerged in water. Promises are made by the parents and godparents stating the child will be brought up within the Christian faith. How long …
Theology is the systematic study of the nature of the divine and, more broadly, of religious belief. … Theologians use various forms of analysis and argument (experiential, philosophical, ethnographic, historical, and others) to help understand, explain, test, critique, defend or promote any myriad of religious topics. What is philosophy and theology called? Philosophical theology is …
The answer is: to strengthen your relationship with the Lord. The word “sabbatical” comes from the word “Sabbath,” which is a day of rest dedicated to God. Essentially, a sabbatical is several Sabbaths put together. What is sabbatical in biblical terms? A sabbatical (from the Hebrew: שַׁבָּת Šabat (i.e., Sabbath); in Latin sabbaticus; Greek: sabbatikos …
What do you call a junior priest? In some parishes, such senior assistants are often known as associate priests. Junior clergy in a cathedral or collegiate church are sometimes called minor canons. What is an apprentice priest called? In this sense, “curate” correctly means a parish priest; but in English-speaking countries the term curate is …
Why did Henry VIII break with Rome? King Henry VIII’s break with the Catholic Church is one of the most far-reaching events in English history. During the Reformation, the King replaced the Pope as the Head of the Church in England, causing a bitter divide between Catholics and Protestants. When did England stop being Catholic? …
How long was Jesus in the wilderness? Matthew 4:1-11 At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights and afterwards was hungry. Why did Jesus stay in the desert for 40 days? He fasted for 40 days, which …
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At the Council of Trent (1545–63), the Roman Catholic Church formally fixed the number of sacraments at seven: baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, penance, holy orders, matrimony, and anointing of the sick. The theology of the Eastern Orthodox churches also fixed the number of sacraments at seven. Who established the sacraments? There are seven sacraments of …