Sacraments

Baptism

Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation. Through Baptism, we are brought into the Body of Christ and also into official membership in the Catholic Church.

Confirmation

Confirmation is the second sacrament of initiation where Cathoics receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as did the apostles at Pentecost.

Eucharist

Eucharist / First Communion is the final sacrament of initiation where one receives the Body and Blood of Christ in sacramental form, the bread and wine consecrated on the altar. This sacred meal is the means by which we participate in the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus' passion, death and resurrection to glory.

Penance/Confession

In the sacrament of Penance (Confession, Reconciliation) Catholics confess sins, failures and faults and promise to strive again to conform to Christ. Through this, the process of forgiveness and healing begins.

Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick is the proper sacrament for those Christians whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. It may be celebrated in the home, hospital or institution, or church.

Marriage

The sacrament of Matrimony / Marriage "is established by covenant, the irrevocable consent that the spouses freely give to and receive from each other.

OCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is for unbaptized adults and children of catechetical age who have heard the mystery of Christ proclaimed, who consciously and freely seek the living God and Jesus Christ whom he has sent, and who enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts.

Holy Orders