the seven sacraments of the catholic church
The celebrations of the sacraments are signs of Jesus’ presence in our lives and a means for receiving God’s grace. The Church celebrates seven sacraments, which are divided into three categories.
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
The sacraments of Christian initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist—lay the foundations of every Christian life. Baptism and Confirmation are received only once in a lifetime
“The sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourishing of natural life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity.” [CCC 1212] [CCC - Catechism of the Catholic Church].
The Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
Through these sacraments the Priest, “in persona Christi Capitis” (which translates “in the person of Christ the head”) celebrates the healing power of Jesus. These are Confession and Anointing of the Sick.
The Sacrament of Confession
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE
These sacraments help members serve the community, the mystical body of Christ, the Church.
The Sacrament of Marriage
The Sacrament of Holy Orders
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
The sacraments of Christian initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist—lay the foundations of every Christian life. Baptism and Confirmation are received only once in a lifetime
“The sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourishing of natural life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity.” [CCC 1212] [CCC - Catechism of the Catholic Church].
The Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
Through these sacraments the Priest, “in persona Christi Capitis” (which translates “in the person of Christ the head”) celebrates the healing power of Jesus. These are Confession and Anointing of the Sick.
The Sacrament of Confession
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE
These sacraments help members serve the community, the mystical body of Christ, the Church.
The Sacrament of Marriage
The Sacrament of Holy Orders