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Confidence
Belief overview
Seven mysteries or sacraments
The church recognizes seven sacraments celebrated in their own Eastern form.
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Supportive
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Contrary
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Neutral
What it is: The Maronite Church recognizes seven sacraments, often also called mysteries, in conformity with Catholic doctrine.
How the tradition understands it: Baptism, chrismation, Eucharist, penitence, anointing of the sick, marriage, and order are seen as effective means of divine grace in the life of the church.
Basis and context: The ritual form is Eastern, but the doctrinal content coincides with that of the Catholic tradition. Liturgy, catechesis, and ecclesiastical law regulate their celebration.
Debates and variations: Some pastoral differences appear in sacramental discipline, initiation, and the relation between local custom and universal norm.
Documentary evidence
Supportive
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1210-1666
The catechetical section presents the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church.
Reference: Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1210-1666.
Content: The work presents each sacrament, its effects, and its place in Christian life.
Use in debate: It is the official source for the Maronite understanding of the seven mysteries in communion with Catholic doctrine.
James 5:14-15
The anointing of the sick appears linked to the presbyters and the prayer of the Church.
Reference: James 5:14-15.
Content: The text commands calling the presbyters to pray and anoint the sick person.
Use in debate: It is an important reference for sacramentality and Eastern and Catholic pastoral life.
Neutral
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1113-1131
Catechetical synthesis on the nature and number of the sacraments.
This section of the Catechism presents the sacraments as effective signs of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, and enumerates the seven sacraments recognized by Catholic doctrine. It is an official secondary source, useful for synthesis, teaching, and standardizing contemporary sacramental language.