Sacraments

• There are seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation (Confession), Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony
• Sacraments are visible signs of invisible realities, instituted by Christ to give grace.
• The sacrament is the sign that represents God's grace.
• Baptism is the first step to becoming part of God's family.
• The Church teaches that there is no salvation outside the Church.
• Confirmation strengthens our commitment to living as disciples of Christ.
• Confirmation strengthens our faith and gives us the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• Baptism is the first sacrament received, where we become members of the Church and receive sanctifying grace.
• Baptism is the first and chief sacrament; it initiates us into the Christian life.
• Water represents purification from sin and cleansing.
• We are baptized with water and the Holy Spirit.
• In Baptism, we are reborn spiritually through water and the word.
• Anointing of the Sick is the fourth sacrament received, where we ask for healing and comfort during times of illness or suffering.
• Reconciliation is the third sacrament received, where we confess our sins and seek forgiveness from God through a priest.
• Reconciliation is where we confess our sins to a priest and ask for forgiveness.
• Eucharist is the second sacrament received, where we receive Jesus' body and blood and are united with Him.
• Eucharist is the second sacrament received, where we receive Jesus' body and blood and are united with Him.
• Holy Communion is when we receive Jesus into ourselves through bread and wine.
• Holy Communion is when we receive Jesus into ourselves through bread and wine.
• Anointing of the sick brings comfort and healing to those who are ill or dying.
• Anointing of the sick brings comfort and healing to those who are ill or dying.
• Anointing of the sick brings comfort and healing to those who are ill or dying.
• Reconciliation allows us to confess our sins and be forgiven through the priest acting on behalf of God.
• Reconciliation allows us to confess our sins and be forgiven through the priest acting on behalf of God.
• Reconciliation helps us forgive others and be forgiven.
• Oil symbolizes anointing with the Holy Spirit.
• Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life.
• The priest or deacon pours water over the head three times while saying "I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."
• Candle represents light and Christ's presence.
• Confirmation is the first sacrament received, where we receive the Holy Spirit and become full members of the Church.