Sacraments

There are seven Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders. Each of the sacraments is a sign of God present in our lives. The sacraments are different from other signs: sacraments truly bring about, or effect, what they represent and are therefore the most important celebrations of the Church. A sacrament is an effective sign given to us by Jesus Christ through which we share in God’s life.

Baptism

Baptism is the first of seven sacraments and the way in which a person becomes a member of the Catholic Church. Weiterlesen

Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation was instituted by Jesus on Pentecost Sunday when He sent the Holy Spirit, as He promised, upon the Apostles gathered in the Upper Room in Jerusalem. Weiterlesen

Marriage

The Catholic Church teaches us to hold marriage as sacred. It is a gift from the hand of God, who created male and female in his image so that they may become one body. The vision of marriage for the Catholic Church is deeply rooted in the Scripture. Weiterlesen

Reconciliation

Reconciliation is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in His love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses committed against God. At the same time sinners reconcile with the Church who is also wounded by our sins. Weiterlesen

Anointing of the sick

The Anointing of the Sick unites us to Jesus Christ and his sufferings, both for our own good and that of the whole Church. Weiterlesen

Holy Eucharist

Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Passover meal the day before He died. Weiterlesen