SACRAMENTS

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In Catholic theology, sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, through which divine life is dispensed to those who receive them with the proper disposition (CCC 1131). They are visible rites that signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament, bearing spiritual fruit in the faithful. Per the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Sacraments of the Church are listed in three categories: Sacraments of Christian Initiation, Sacraments of Healing, and Sacraments of Service.

Sacraments of Christian Initiation

Baptism

By Baptism we become members of the Church, the Body of Christ

Confirmation

In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.

Eucharist

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving.

Sacraments of Healing

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Penance and Reconciliation

Penance is an experience of the gift of God's boundless mercy.

Annointing of the Sick

Jesus came to heal the whole person, body and soul.

Sacraments of Service

Matrimony

Scripture often refers to marriage, its origin and purpose, the meaning God gave to it, and its renewal in the covenant made by Jesus with his Church. Man and woman were created for each other.

Holy Orders

"Here I am, send me." (Is 6:8)