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The Church’s liturgical rites shape sacramental expression:
The Church’s liturgical rites shape sacramental expression:


- **[[Latin Rite]]**: The largest rite, using the [[Roman Missal]]. Sacraments are structured with clear rituals, emphasizing doctrinal precision. Unleavened bread is used in the Eucharist, and Penance is typically private.<ref name="CCC"/>
- [[Latin Rite]]: The largest rite, using the [[Roman Missal]]. Sacraments are structured with clear rituals, emphasizing doctrinal precision. Unleavened bread is used in the Eucharist, and Penance is typically private.<ref name="CCC"/>


- **[[Byzantine Rite]]**: Used by churches like the [[Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church]] and [[Melkite Greek Catholic Church]]. The [[Divine Liturgy]] uses leavened bread, with Baptism and Chrismation administered together. Icons and chant enhance sacramental mysticism.<ref name="OE"/><ref name="Hopko">{{cite book |last=Hopko |first=Thomas |title=The Orthodox Faith: Volume II - Worship |year=1981 |publisher=Orthodox Church in America |url=https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship |access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
- [[Byzantine Rite]]: Used by churches like the [[Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church]] and [[Melkite Greek Catholic Church]]. The [[Divine Liturgy]] uses leavened bread, with Baptism and Chrismation administered together. Icons and chant enhance sacramental mysticism.<ref name="OE"/><ref name="Hopko">{{cite book |last=Hopko |first=Thomas |title=The Orthodox Faith: Volume II - Worship |year=1981 |publisher=Orthodox Church in America |url=https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship |access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>


- **[[Alexandrian Rite]]**: Includes the [[Coptic Catholic Church]] and [[Ethiopian Catholic Church]]. Sacraments, like the [[Liturgy of Saint Basil]], reflect ancient Coptic or Ge’ez traditions, with communal elements.<ref name="OE"/>
- [[Alexandrian Rite]]: Includes the [[Coptic Catholic Church]] and [[Ethiopian Catholic Church]]. Sacraments, like the [[Liturgy of Saint Basil]], reflect ancient Coptic or Ge’ez traditions, with communal elements.<ref name="OE"/>


- **[[Antiochene Rite]]**: Encompasses the [[Maronite Catholic Church]] and [[Syriac Catholic Church]]. The [[Qurbono]] uses Syriac or Arabic, with unique rites like crowning in Matrimony.<ref name="Roberson"/>
- [[Antiochene Rite]]: Encompasses the [[Maronite Catholic Church]] and [[Syriac Catholic Church]]. The [[Qurbono]] uses Syriac or Arabic, with unique rites like crowning in Matrimony.<ref name="Roberson"/>


- **[[Chaldean Rite]]**: Practiced by the [[Chaldean Catholic Church]], with the [[Liturgy of Addai and Mari]]. Sacraments emphasize Aramaic heritage and communal worship.<ref name="OE"/>
- [[Chaldean Rite]]: Practiced by the [[Chaldean Catholic Church]], with the [[Liturgy of Addai and Mari]]. Sacraments emphasize Aramaic heritage and communal worship.<ref name="OE"/>


- **[[Armenian Rite]]**: Used by the [[Armenian Catholic Church]], with the [[Badarak]]. Sacraments incorporate classical Armenian, focusing on mystical union.<ref name="OE"/>
- [[Armenian Rite]]: Used by the [[Armenian Catholic Church]], with the [[Badarak]]. Sacraments incorporate classical Armenian, focusing on mystical union.<ref name="OE"/>


These rites, while diverse, unite the faithful through shared sacramental grace under the Pope’s authority.<ref name="LG"/>
These rites, while diverse, unite the faithful through shared sacramental grace under the Pope’s authority.<ref name="LG"/>