The Holy Sacraments

Confirmation

The Catholic Sacrament of Confirmation is a significant milestone in a believer's spiritual journey. It represents the completion of baptismal grace, where individuals affirm their faith and receive the Holy Spirit. sacrament empowers them to live out their Christian calling and strengthens their commitment to the Church. Through Confirmation, Catholics are called to be active witnesses of Christ in the world.

Baptism

Baptism is a sacred rite in the Catholic faith, symbolizing the washing away of sins and the welcoming of an individual into the Church. It is a joyous occasion for families and communities, celebrating the beginning of a spiritual journey. Through this sacrament, believers affirm their faith in God and commitment to living according to His teachings Join us in this meaningful celebration as we embrace the blessings of new in Christ.

Eucharist

I. The Eucharist - Source and Summit of Ecclesial Life

1324 The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." "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, namely Christ himself, our Pasch."

1325 "The Eucharist is the efficacious sign and sublime cause of that communion in the divine life and that unity of the People of God by which the Church is kept in being. It is the culmination both of God's action sanctifying the world in Christ and of the worship men offer to Christ and through him to the Father in the Holy Spirit."

1326 Finally, by the Eucharistic celebration we already unite ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life, when God will be all in all.

1327 In brief, the Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith: "Our way of thinking is attuned to the Eucharist, and the Eucharist in turn confirms our way of thinking."

Reconciliation

Reconciliation (officially called the Sacrament of Penance, and also known as Confession) is a Sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in His love and mercy to offer us forgiveness for the times we have sinned and turned away from God. At the same time, we are reconciled with the Church because it is also wounded by our sins.

Every time we sin, we hurt ourselves, other people and God. In Reconciliation, we acknowledge our sins before God and the Church. We express our sorrow in a meaningful way, receive the forgiveness of Christ and His Church, make reparation for what we have done, and resolve to do better in the future.

Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Orders, also known as Ordination, is a sacrament in the Catholic Church that confers sacred power on a person to serve God's people in the name and authority of Christ through the Holy Spirit. It includes three degrees of ministry: bishop, priest, and deacon, each with specific roles and responsibilities.

Anointing of the Sick

In the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin – and sometimes even from physical ailment. His cures were signs of the arrival of the Kingdom of God. The core message of his healing tells us of his plan to conquer sin and death by his dying and rising.

Holy Matrimony

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, or marriage, is a sacred union between a man and a woman, recognized by the Church as a lifelong covenant. It signifies and makes present the union of Christ and His Church, and through it, the couple receives grace to live a life that reflects God's love. The sacrament is about mutual love, support, and the potential for procreation and raising children.