Celebrating Sacraments - God's Grace
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Baptism:
The beginning of our faith journey and of a new life. Baptism is the greatest sacrament that we will celebrate. "Baptism makes us member of the Body of Christ: 'Therefore we are members one of another.' Baptism incorporates us into the Church." (CCC 1267) Baptism and Christian Initiation - USCCB |
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Confirmation:
The completion of baptism, perfecting Baptismal grace. "...the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace." (CCC 1285) Confirmation - USCCB |
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Eucharist:
The source and summit of our faith. "The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church..." (CCC 1324) Eucharist - USCCB |
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Reconciliation:
The sacrament of God's love, mercy and forgiveness. Reconciliation is a sacrament of healing and a sacrament of conversion. The sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance- USCCB |
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Anointing of the Sick:
A sacrament of healing. "The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick has as its purpose the conferral of a special grace on the Christian experiencing the difficulties inherent in the condition of grave illness or old age." (CCC 1527) Anointing of the Sick - USCCB |
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Matrimony:
Matrimony is a sacrament and a covenant. "The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church..." (CCC 1661) Matrimony - USCCB |
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Holy Orders:
"Holy Orders is the sacrament through with the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time..." (CCC 1536) Holy Orders - USCCB |
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RCIA - the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
How does someone become Catholic? Joining the church is possible no matter how old you are or what your past faith tradition. Learn more on our Sacramental Discernment page. |
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