sacrament

• Sacrament

  Something people can experience with their senses but has a deeper reality to it.
• Gospel Sacraments

  Baptism and the Eucharist. Authorised by Jesus. Protestants generally only acknowledge these two sacraments.
• The Seven Sacraments


  Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation (Confession), Healing, Marriage and Ordination. Recognised by Catholics, Orthodox Christians and some Anglicans. Believed to be implied by the ministry of Jesus
• Baptism

  Sacrament by which God cleanses all sin, and one becomes a member of the church.
• Confirmation

  A sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church.
• Eucharist


  A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine.
• Reconciliation (Confession or Penance)


  A sacrament where words of absolution are said and sins are forgiven.
• Healing

  Anointing and laying of hands on a person to heal physically or spiritually. Prepares for death.
• Marriage

  Rings are given to show the endless love between a couple.
• Ordination

  Making someone a priest, bishop or deacon by the sacrament of holy orders.
• Rights of Initiation

  Catholics use this term to refer to the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist.
• Penitence

  Remorse for your past conduct.