The Sacraments
Seven Sacraments |
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Baptism
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Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. It is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God. |
Eucharist
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The Eucharist is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God. |
Reconciliation
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Also known as Penance and Confession, has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called to forgive others. |
Confirmation
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Confirmation is a Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. |
Marriage
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Marriage is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values. | Holy Orders
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In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, a Priest is ordained to act on the person of Christ and in His name to change the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. A Permanent Deacon is ordained to serve the people of God by preaching the Word, assisting at the Eucharist and serving the poor. |
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Anointing the Sick The Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness. |
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