THE INITIATION AND SOCIAL SACRAMENTS: Signs and Instruments of God's Grace - Softcover

Kasomo, Daniel W

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3843371598 ISBN 13: 9783843371599

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred significant and important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence. That's what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are at the same time signs and instruments of God's grace.If you learn more about the sacraments, you can celebrate them more fully. Among Christians, sacraments are said to derive from practices instituted by Jesus like the casting out of demons. There are seven sacraments of Roman Catholicism as codified by St. Thomas Aquinas and promulgated by the Council of Trent baptism confirmation the Eucharist penance anointing of the sick ordination and matrimony.This book is written out of experience by the author.The book is easy simple clear precise and to the point.It is long enough to cover the essentials and detailed enough for all who are interested in indepth study of the Catholic Sacraments.I recommend the book to all Catholics in Catholic Institutions.It can be used for evangelisation and catechesis by catholic fraternity.It can be used in Seminaries and houses of formation.It is a must read to all clergy and Religious before and after formation

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About the Author

Kasomo Daniel PhD: Studied Religious Studies in the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. A Roman Catholic Bishop and the Leader of the Society of St Peter and Paul in Kenya. A Senior Lecturer in Maseno University in Kenya. Former Dean of Students and Counselor in Egerton University and Head of Department of Religious Studies Catholic University.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3843371598
• ISBN 13: 9783843371599
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 232