After the customary greetings, the penitent crosses himself: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." The priest urges the penitent to have confidence in God.

Before discussing these rites it is important to note that different sources disagree on exactly what constitutes a rite and exactly how many there are. A rite represents an ecclesiastical ...

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The badges are distinctive symbols or emblems used to visually identify a military organization and foster the pride and continuity necessary for operational effectiveness.