7 Sacraments

7 Sacraments

1. Baptism

   • Comes from the Greek word that means to 'immerse'
   • Sign of cleansing, rebirth, death, and renewal
   • Joining the Catholic community
   • Symbols
     • Oil
     • White garment
     • Candle
   • Sacrament of Initiation

2. Reconciliation

   • Sacrament of Healing
   • Christ forgives our sins
   • Contrition
   • Absolution
   • Penance

3. Eucharist

   • Unites the New Catholic Church to Christ's sacfrifice
   • Transubstantiation
   • Body and Blood of Christ
   • Offer ourselves to God
   • Celebrate God's love
   • Care and be at peace with one another
   • Sacrament of Initiation

4. Confirmation

   • Completion of Baptism
   • Done at the 'age of discretion'
   • Your choice
   • The outpouring of the Holy Spirit
   • Increases the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
   • Sacrament of Initiation

5. Matrimony

   • A Covenant
   • To be faitful and multiply
   • Unity (to become one body)
   • Symbols
     • Rings
     • Candle
   • Sacrament of Service

6. Holy Orders

   • To become a:
     • Deacon
     • Priest
     • Bishop
     • Religious Nun or Brother
   • 3 Vows
     • Poverty
     • Chasity
     • Obedience
   • Laying of the Hands
   • Sacrament of Service

7. Anointing of the Sick

   • Sacrament of Healing
   • Those Dying
   • The Elderly
   • Those with serious illnesses
   • Anoint the person and pray for them
   • Major Surgery
   • Led by priests and bishops