Sacraments

Sacraments

1. Communion / Eucharist

   • It unites the new catholic to Christ's sacrifice on the cross
     • Transubstantiation - Transfer of bread and wine at Mass to the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

2. Matrimony

   • God is the source of marriage
     • Marriage is a lifelong commitment
       • 2 Primary purposes of marriage
         • Procreative
           • Unity

3. Holy Orders

   • We are called to help others
     • Members of the Church
       • Deacon - Helpers to priests
         • Priests - Servants to God's people
           • Bishops - Servants to God's people and priests
             • Nuns & Brothers - Servants to all of God's people
               • Poverty, Chasity, Obedience

4. Sacraments of healing

   • Reconciliation
     • Sacrament of healing, Christ gives forgiveness to sinners
       • Contrition - Feeling sorry for your sins
         • Confession - Admitting our faults
           • Absolution - The Priest forgives us in the name of Christ
     • Offers strength
   • Anointing of the Sick
     • Sacrament offered to those suffering from and illness, elderly, facing major surgery, and for the dying
       • Lead by Priests or Bishops
         • Anoint the person's body and pray
           • Can recieve the sacrament as many times as you need

5. Baptism

   • It is a sign of cleansing, renewal, death, and rebirth
     • A sign of joining the Christian family, for everyone
       • Oil, white garment, candle

6. Confirmation

   • Completion of baptism
     • You are saying it is your faith, and your choice
       • To be done when one has reached the "age of discretion"