The Sacraments
A Sacrament is God's love expressed as a free, undeserved gift. God uses visible signs to communicate invisible love. The Church witnesses to and celebrates the sacraments.
A sacrament is a powerful sign that God is alive and present in the world. At Church, we are called to be sacrament, that is to be God's hand and healing touch in the world. At the same time, we celebrate the sacraments as our most important prayer. This Church that celebrates sacraments is global, reaching to other faith communities throughout the world and joined in a common bond. The Church is also local as a diocese or archdiocese, as a parish and as a community of faith in families.The Love of God has been poured into our hearts by His Spirit living in us.
The Seven Sacraments Instituted by Christ for His Church
Baptism, Reconcilliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Matrimony, and Annointing of the Sick