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Sacraments
Baptism
Baptism
Saving waters that bring the Holy Spirit and welcomes Catholics into the Church.
Confession
Confession
Experiencing God’s mercy exercised through the ministry of priests.
Eucharist
Eucharist
Receiving the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ under the appearance of  bread and wine.
Confirmation
Confirmation

Being sealed and strengthened by the gift of the Holy Spirit to be a living witness to Christ

Marriage
Marriage
A sacred union celebrating the covenant between a man and woman as husband and wife.
Holy Orders
Holy Orders
Sets men apart for a life of ministry in service of Christ’s bride, the Church.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick
Bringing spiritual and, sometimes, physical strength in times of illness or impending death.
What are Sacraments?
Sacraments

What are Sacraments?

“The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1131).

The human experience involves true interaction, a tactile experience that engages our senses. When Jesus established the Sacraments, He was thinking about the best way we can receive them. The Sacraments are visible signs of Grace, a way for us to receive and experience the gift of Grace that flows freely from the heart of Jesus. They were established for the good and benefit of the Church, and thus Catholics are encouraged to receive the Sacraments as often as possible. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church describes, “the seven Sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of the Christian life.” (CCC, 1210).

 Sacraments of Initiation:
            Baptism
            Confirmation
            Eucharist

Sacraments of Healing:
            Reconciliation
            Anointing of the Sick 

Sacraments of Communion and Mission:
            Marriage
            Holy Orders


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