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THE   EASTER   VIGIL   AND   EASTER   SERVICES
AMERICAN   BAPTIST   CHURCHES

Religious Program Specialist 3 & 2, Module 01-Personnel Support
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Within  Christian  churches,  Easter  Sunday  observances  are  the  culmi- nating  point  of  a  series  of  services  held  during  Holy  Week,  beginning  with Palm  Sunday.  It  is  customary  for  Holy  Communion  to  be  administered during  Holy  Week  by  many  Christian  denominations  but  the  time  and manner of its observance varies. Many  Christian  denominations  hold  joint  interdenominational  services beginning  on  Good  Friday  and  culminating  in  the  Easter  dawn  or  sunrise service. LIFE CYCLE RITES Life  cycle  rites  for  many  Christians  are  referred  to  as  sacraments  or ordinances and are the religious rituals conducted in connection with signifi- cant  events  in  the  human  life  cycle:  birth,  adulthood,  marriage,  death,  etc. The  support  required  for  Christian  baptismal  rites  will  be  discussed  in chapter  3,  Worship  Support  Functions.  The  support  required  for  weddings and  burial  ceremonies  will  be  discussed  in  chapter  4,  Naval  Funerals  and Chapel  Weddings.  The  rites  connected  with  infant  baptism,  marriage,  and death are considered by many groups to be Christian life cycle rites. OTHER PRACTICES OR RESTRICTIONS Dietary  Restrictions Some  Christian  bodies  prohibit  the  use  of  alcohol,  drugs,  or  tobacco. Some  may  be  vegetarians.  A  general  list  of  dietary  restrictions,  by  coun- try,  may  be  found  within  the  Social  Usage  and  Protocol  Handbook, OPNAVINST  1710.7,  Annex  F. Medical Treatment Most  of  the  Christian  groups  have  no  restrictions  as  to  medical  treat- ment;  however,  there  are  some  exceptions.  For  example,  the  Church  of Christ, Scientist relies on spiritual means alone through prayer for healing. This  would  fall  under  “legitimate  religious  objection.  ” Autopsy There are no restrictions for most groups. Individual preferences should be  honored. Death and Burial A  minister  of  the  appropriate  faith  should  be  present,  if  possible.  For Catholics   (Roman   Catholic   and   Eastern   Orthodox),   a   priest   should   be present  to  offer  absolution  or  the  sacraments,  if  at  all  possible. RESOURCES The best guide to the availability and general use of resources to be found in  the  Christian  community  is  the  chaplain.  However,  the  ecclesiastical 2-36







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