Sacraments
Baptism
By Baptism we become members of the Church, the Body of Christ. In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.
Eucharist
The Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is the act of eating and drinking the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Jesus instituted this sacrament at the Last Supper, when he took bread and said, “Take and eat, this is my body which is given up for you.” and took wine, and said, “This is my blood, of the new and eternal covenant, which will be shed for you and for many, for the forgiveness of sins.” He told his apostles to “do this in memory of me”
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.
Reconciliation
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, also called confession, we meet the Lord, who wants to grant forgiveness and the grace to live a renewed life in him. In this sacrament, he prepares us to receive him free from serious sin, with a lively faith, earnest hope, and sacrificial love in the Eucharist.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is received by those who are ill or suffering. By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends those who are sick to Christ. The sick person receives the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage.
Marriage
The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God.
Holy Orders
There are three “holy orders”, each of which can be received only once, and each of which causes a permanent change in a person's relationship to God. The orders are: Deacon, Priest and Bishop.