Canonum De Lex Ecclesium
Canons of Ecclesiastical Law
V. Sacraments
5.1 Sacraments
Article 134 - Act
An Act is an Occurrence in Time and Space of two (2) or more Parts in sequence experienced involving at least one (1) Celebrant and two (2) Observants.
The term Act originates from the ancient Latin word actum meaning “a thing done”.
All valid Sacraments possess a minimum and maximum of three (3) Acts in accordance with these Canons.
The fulfilment of a valid Sacrament requires the completion of all of the three (3) Acts associated with it, in the order and manner prescribed.