They are viewed as essential to the mission, identity and message of the denomination, providing a common foundation for religious practice across the world.
The 2007 World Conference of Community of Christ passed a resolution requesting the First Presidency to examine the issue of rebaptism as a condition for membership in those cases where the potential member is already a baptized Christian.
It is based primarily on the Gospel accounts of Jesus receiving and blessing children and symbolizes and demonstrates God's love and concern for the child.
The Lord's Supper is regularly celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, and additional special occasions.
Community of Christ recognizes that marriage is subject to legal provisions established by various nations and states making it unique among the church's sacraments.
A person who is physically ill, emotionally strained, or sick in any other way may request administration.
The purpose of this sacrament is to provide assurance of God's care and concern and also of the church's interest in that person.
Administration is usually done with just the presence of the administering priesthood members in the privacy of the church, a person's home, office, or hospital room.
It is an experience of laying on of hands and prayer focusing on God’s accepting and creative love in the life of the person, family, or congregation.
The blessing is a defining experience to help persons know who they are, their value and giftedness, purpose and meanings of life.
There are no age, race, gender, membership, or life conditions that restrict persons from sharing in this sacrament.