Sacraments

Sacraments

1. Holy Orders

   • Symbols of Holy Orders are the stole, oil, laying-on-of-hands, the chalice, and paten
   • People included in this are deacons, priests, bishops, religious nuns, and brothers
   • In this process, we are called to serve others as a part of priesthood

2. Baptism

   • Symbols of Baptism are Candle, white garment, water, and oil
   • It means to "plunge" or "immerse" in Greek
   • Sign of joining the Christian family and community

3. Eucharist

   • It is the process of us eating the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ to remember him
   • It unites the new Catholic to Jesus' sacrifice on the cross
   • Symbols of Eucharist are the Bread and the Wine

4. Reconciliation

   • It is a process when we confess our sins to God
   • It is a sacrament of healing where Christ forgives our sins
   • Symbols of Reconciliation are keys, a stole, a raised hand, the cross, and the scourging whip

5. Matrimony

   • It is a sign from God calling a man and woman to holiness in a married life
   • Marriage is a covenant- a lifelong commitment to become "one flesh".
   • God is a source of marriage
   • Symbols of Matrimony are the rings and a candle

6. Confirmation

   • Completion of Baptism
   • It is our choice and faith if we were baptized an infant
   • We have reached the "age of discretion"
   • Symbols of Confirmation are laying of hands, anointing with oil, the Cross, words of God, and Sign of Peace

7. Anointing of the Sick

   • It is a process where God heals the sick with chrism oil
   • Symbols of this sacrament are candles, crucifix and oil.
   • It is lead by priests or bishops
   • The priest anoints the person's body and pray