The Roman church continues to celebrate seven sacraments. However, the Second Vatican Council has implemented changes aimed at making the texts and symbolism of the sacraments more intelligible so that lay members can become more involved. To this end, the role of the faith of the assembly and the role of Scripture in sacramental worship has been emphasized. Although these changes have revitalized some members of the church, the Roman church has witnessed a decline in the number...
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