| S A C R A M E N T S |
| SACRAMENTS |
| I. BAPTISM II. RECONCILIATION (Confession) III. EUCHARIST (Communion) IV. CONFIRMATION V. ORDINATION VI. ANNIONTING OF THE SICK VII. MATRIMONY |
| A sacrament is a rite that meditates divine grace, constituting a sacred mystery. Sacramentum is the rooted word in Latin meaning "to make sacred". The conventional functional definition of a sacrament is they are outward, visible signs the show an inward, spiritual grace. |
| Three Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism - which is the beginning of new life. Confirmation- which is the strengthening. Eucharist - which is nourishment with Christ's Body and Blood |
| BAPTISM: |
| RECONCILIATION |
| EUCHARIST |
| CONFIRMATION |
| ORDINATION |
| ANNOINTING OF THE SICK |
| MATRIMONY |
| BACK TO GUIDE |
| BACK TO CATHOLIC FAITH |
| The Sacraments of Healing Baptism -removes original sin, also forgives additional sins a person may have committed before Baptism. Eucharist -Participation in the Lord's Supper includes several important moments of healing and forgiveness. Communion heals divisions and hurts that may exist among community members. Reconciliation - celebrates the forgiveness of serious sin committed after Baptism. helps us overcome sinful tendencies Anointing of the sick - celebrates physical healing, heals the spiritual illness of sin. |
| Sacraments of Service - Marriage and Holy Orders are known as the Sacraments of Service, or the Sacraments of Vocation. Latin word meaning "call" |