Chapter 12 : Christianity and the Medieval Mind
- The seven sacraments are: - Baptism – symbolizes the beginning of the commitment to God and the reborn as sons of God. It symbolizes death to sin and resurrection with Christ. - Eucharist – It is the body and blood of Jesus who gives to men as food for eternal life. - Reconciliation – through repentance and confession of sins, men ask God for forgiveness and He offers through this sacrament new life. Through this sacrament the state of Grace is recovered. - Confirmation – it symbolizes the deepening of the commitment with God. The Holy Spirit is ...