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5.1 Matter and Form
The Matter and Form of the Seven Sacraments
Sacrament | Matter/Form |
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Baptism | Matter: Pouring of water Form: "I baptize you in the name of the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen." |
Confirmation | Matter: anointing with oil Form: "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit." |
Eucharist | Matter: bread and wine Form: The Eucharistic Prayer with the words of institution, "This is my body...this is my blood." |
Penance | Matter: contrition and confession of sins Form: Words of forgiveness, including the words, "I absolve you from your sins...." |
Anointing of the Sick | Matter: Anointing with oil and laying on of hands Form: Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit...." |
Holy Orders | Matter: Bishop laying hand on the candidate Form: Prayers of consecration |
Matrimony | Matter: Exchange of marriage vows Form: Presence of two witnesses and the official Church minister (priest) who hears the couple's intention and consent |