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| Response to | Dave | Monday, April 25, 2005 |
Question: Hi there. Just a note to let you know that Chrismation (or Enchrismation as it is sometimes translated) is the same sacrament as Confirmation. In most all the Eastern Rites (at least those I know), the Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation, and Holy Eucharist are all done in infancy, and in that order. Thus, you shouldn't need or have a "second" confirmation, just as you wouldn't have a "second" first Eucharist. If you're confused, call your local Eparchy, not the local Latin diocese to avoid miscommunication. I'm not sure why the West doesn't follow this tradition, but I do know that the Sacrament of Chrismation is seen in slightly different liturgical terms, but not in different theological terminology. (Another lecture, I know, but I hope you don't mind! I love this site and just like to contribute what I can if I can.) |
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| Question Answered by Mr. Jacob Slavek
Dear Dave, Thank you again, very much.
Mr. Slavek Footer Notes: (a) A Eucharistic Minister is clergy (Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion). Laity are Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and should never be called Eucharistic Ministers. (b) There is no such Mass called the Novus Ordo. The Current Mass is the Roman Missal of 2000, or the Oridinary Form of the Mass. The Tridentine Mass is the Roman Missal of 1962, or the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. Please refrain from using the term, Novus Ordo. Thanks. (c) The titles of Acolyte and Lector belong exclusively to the Installed Offices of Acolyte and Lector, who are men (only) appointed by the Bishop. These roles performed by others are Altar Servers and Readers, respectively. |
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