There are seven sacraments administered within the Catholic Church. What are they, and what do they do? Why do human beings require sacramentalized, visible realities to seal their confession of religion in Jesus Christ? Why does the Catholic Church administer the sacraments in the way in which that it does?
Leading Catholic theologian Romanus Cessario, OP, offers an in-depth explanation of the seven sacraments celebrated within the Catholic Church. He addresses the reason for the sacraments and provides detailed exposition of every one, highlighting the significance of the Catholic tradition–and of Thomas Aquinas, in particular–for up to date reflection at the sacraments.
Leading Catholic theologian Romanus Cessario, OP, offers an in-depth explanation of the seven sacraments celebrated within the Catholic Church. He addresses the reason for the sacraments and provides detailed exposition of every one, highlighting the significance of the Catholic tradition–and of Thomas Aquinas, in particular–for up to date reflection at the sacraments.
This book examines why participation within the sacramental life of the Church is required for the believing Christian and helps readers be aware the role the sacraments play within the sanctification of the sector.