Churches Of Christ (noninstrumental)

Like other Restorationist churches, the Churches of Christ observe weekly Communion and baptism of believers. Many churches within this tradition are devoting more time to worship during the Lord's Supper, especially through singing. The terms sacrament and ordinance rarely appear in the vocabulary of Churches of Christ. The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches recognize seven sacraments: baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, penance (or confession), anointing of the sick, holy orders, and matrimony. Roman Catholics believe that the sacraments aid salvation, whereas most Protestants see them as visible signs of agreement between God and individuals. Churches of Christ recognize two of those seven-baptism and the Eucharist (called the Lord's Supper)-although its members would never refer to them as sacraments. Churches of Christ consider all of their acts of worship sacred in nature. Many Churches of Christ engaged in worship renewal are placing greater emphasis on the presence …