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Often the episcopal approbation took the form of, or at least was accompanied by, the solemn translation of the body of the saint, <i.e.>, its removal to an honourable place under an altar. Thus we in England used to celebrate the feasts of the translation of St. Thomas, St. Swithun, etc.
Sacramental Rites. The sacramental rites of the Episcopal Church include Confirmation, Ordination, Holy Matrimony, Reconciliation of a Penitent, and Unction (BCP, pp. 860-861). These rites are distinguished from the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist, which were given by Christ and are understood to be necessary for the Christian life of all ...
No. In the Episcopal Church, Baptism is full initiation into the Church. Confirmation is a mature reaffirmation of one’s baptism in the presence of a bishop for the laying on of hands. One does not need to be confirmed to be a member of the Church or the local Episcopal congregation. What do the Episcopal Church’s Canons say about confirmation?
Nov 4, 2021 · 3. It pertains to the Episcopal Conferences to faithfully prepare versions of the liturgical books in vernacular languages, suitably accommodated within defined limits, and to approve and publish the liturgical books for the regions for which they are responsible after the confirmation of the Apostolic See. Paragraphs 1 and 4 are unchanged.
Jan 3, 2019 · As a general rule, if a Catholic has written a book on the Catholic faith, it is his own diocesan bishop who should be approached for the necessary permission/approval (c. 824), and it is the bishop’s permission/approval which constitutes the imprimatur— meaning “it may be printed”—that is mentioned in Neil’s question (more on that ...
The Episcopal Church's theology of Confirmation has continued to evolve along with its understanding of baptism. Confirmation is no longer seen as the completion of Christian initiation, nor is Confirmation a prerequisite for receiving communion. Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's body the church (BCP, p. 298).
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Approbation. Approbation, an act by which a bishop or other legitimate superior grants to an ecclesiastic the actual exercise of his ministry. The plenitude of ecclesiastical power given by Christ to His Apostles resides solely in the bishops. From the bishop, as the center of the Christian community, depend the government and care of souls ...
