Holy Matrimony
When Anglicans are married they come to church to be blessed by
God and to make a public commitment to each other in the sight of
the whole community. This is Holy Matrimony. The couple are blessed
by God and may be certain that the people of God will support them
throughout their life together.
Reconciliation of Penitents
Sometimes people need a personal assurance that God
has forgiven them. Jesus Christ died on the Cross for us all. A
priest can offer that assurance formally or informally in the reconciliation
of penitents.
Unction
When someone is very ill the priest will anoint them with oil as
a sign of God's love and healing. This is called
unction.
Ordination
All the people of God share in Jesus' mission
and ministry.
Anglicans believe that the ordained ministry is a gift to the whole
Church to focus our ministry and to enable everyone to know and
fulfil their gifts in God's service. When God
calls someone to this special ministry they are trained and then
the bishop ordains them by laying hands on their head and praying. |
