cHRISTIANITY rITUALS
Written by Diana Zayas
Christianity Developed Out Of Judaism In The First Century C.E.
Best Founded On The Life , Teachings, Death And Resurrection
Of Jesus Christ, And Those Who Are Followers Are Called Christians. There Are Three Major Branches And Forms In Christianity With A Variety Of Beliefs And Practices. The First Major Branch Are The Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy And Protestantism.
Traditional Christian Beliefs Includes The Belief In One True God, Who Is One Being And Exists As Father, Son, And Holy Spirit. However, the rituals of Christianity are very important to them and their walk with God. With the rituals of a Christian cultivate a close personal relationship with God.
Rituals
There Are Many Kinds Of Rituals That Are Performed By Worldwide Christians. However, Many Christians Rituals And Religions May Vary Between Denomination, Church, And The Individual Christian. Generally, Most Christians Attend Worship Services At Church On Sundays, Which Basically Includes Worship (Singing), Prayer And A Sermon. Prayer Is Very Important Because It Expresses The Desire To Enter A Personal And Constant Intimate Relationship With God.Depending On The Denomination There Is Also Penance (Reconciliation), Which Is A Confession That Grants Forgiveness. There Is A Ritual Called Baptism (Pouring Of Water) Either As An Infant Or As An Adult. Baptism Is The Total Annulment Of The Sins Of A Person's Past. Baptism marks the beginning of a Christians life. After a baptism A Christian Can Be Allowed To Participate Regularly In Communion. Christian Believers Express That This Is A Sacred Ritual Instituted By Christ Himself.
Written by Diana Zayas
Christianity Developed Out Of Judaism In The First Century C.E.
Best Founded On The Life , Teachings, Death And Resurrection
Of Jesus Christ, And Those Who Are Followers Are Called Christians. There Are Three Major Branches And Forms In Christianity With A Variety Of Beliefs And Practices. The First Major Branch Are The Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy And Protestantism.
Traditional Christian Beliefs Includes The Belief In One True God, Who Is One Being And Exists As Father, Son, And Holy Spirit. However, the rituals of Christianity are very important to them and their walk with God. With the rituals of a Christian cultivate a close personal relationship with God.
Rituals
There Are Many Kinds Of Rituals That Are Performed By Worldwide Christians. However, Many Christians Rituals And Religions May Vary Between Denomination, Church, And The Individual Christian. Generally, Most Christians Attend Worship Services At Church On Sundays, Which Basically Includes Worship (Singing), Prayer And A Sermon. Prayer Is Very Important Because It Expresses The Desire To Enter A Personal And Constant Intimate Relationship With God.Depending On The Denomination There Is Also Penance (Reconciliation), Which Is A Confession That Grants Forgiveness. There Is A Ritual Called Baptism (Pouring Of Water) Either As An Infant Or As An Adult. Baptism Is The Total Annulment Of The Sins Of A Person's Past. Baptism marks the beginning of a Christians life. After a baptism A Christian Can Be Allowed To Participate Regularly In Communion. Christian Believers Express That This Is A Sacred Ritual Instituted By Christ Himself.
The Week Before Easter Is Holy Week. A Solemn Rites Are Observed Commemorating The Passion, Death And Resurrection Of Jesus. Palm Sunday Before Easter, So Called From The Custom Of Blessing Palms And Carrying Portions Of Branches In Procession,Is a Commemoration Of The Triumphal Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem. Another Ritual Is Good Friday Which Is A Commemorates
Crucifixion, Dedicated To Penance, Fasting And Prayer. Furthermore, Holy Saturday Commemorates Resurrection. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and it is observed december 25.
Marriage Is A Serious Step And Commitment In A Christian Life, As Marriage Vows Are Made Before God. In a church service there are readings from the bible which explain the nature of marriage. The couple makes promises to stay together 'for better,for worse, for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; to love and to cherish until death do us part'.
death is harmless to Christians. When a Christian dies the person's soul is transported into heaven to be with Christ. A funeral takes place and bible scripture is read. Death is considered a departure and considered a reunion with righteous loved ones. Christians believe that death is not the end of life because Jesus taught and promised eternal life for all believers.