The Sacraments

The seven sacraments are outward signs, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, through which God gives us grace.

Sacraments of Christian Initiation

Baptism
Entry into the Christian Life
Confirmation
Sealed with the Holy Spirit
Eucharist (Holy Communion)
Source and summit of Christian life

Sacraments of Healing

Reconciliation (Confession)
God's mercy restores us
Anointing of the Sick
Strength and peace in illness

Sacraments of Vocation

Holy Orders
Ordained service to the Church
Matrimony (Marriage)
A lifelong covenant of love