7 Sacrament of Church

7 sacrament of church
Baptism
Baptism, the first and fundamental sacrament and the gate to the
other sacraments, is the purifying and sanctifying sacrament of
rebirth. It is the means by which its recipients are incorporated
into the church in a sacramental bond of unity.
Confirmation
By a signing with the gift of the Spirit, confirmation enriches the

baptized with the Holy Spirit, binding them more perfectly to the
Church, and strengthening them in their witness to Christ by word
and deed and in their work to bring to its fullness the Body of
Christ. Confirmation is conferred through anointing with chrism
and the laying on of hands.
Eucharist
The Eucharist is the most august sacrament, in which Christ himself is contained,
offered and received, and by which the Church constantly lives and grows. The
Eucharistic Sacrifice, the memorial of the death and resurrection of the Lord, in
which the sacrifice of the cross is perpetuated over the centuries, is the summit
and source of all Christian life and worship; it signifies and effects the unity of
the people of God and achieves the building up of the Body of Christ.
As children reach the age of reason, generally around age seven, the Church
extends to them an invitation to celebrate the sacrament of Eucharist. The
initiation into the Christian community that took place at baptism is further
extended by inviting children to enter fully into the heart of Christian faith
through participation in the Eucharist.
Penance
Through penance, the faithful receive pardon through God's mercy

for the sins they have committed. At the same time, they are
reconciled with the Church community. The confession, or
disclosure, of sins frees us and facilitates our reconciliation with
others.
Anointing of the Sick
Through the sacrament of anointing, Christ strengthens the

faithful who are afflicted by illness, providing them with the
strongest means of support. Jesus showed great concern for the
bodily and spiritual welfare of the sick and commanded his
followers to do the same. The celebration of this sacrament is an
opportunity for the deepening of the faith of the community who
are able to witness the faith and devotion of those being anointed.
Marriage
The Church has a rich tradition in its teaching on sacramental

marriage and covenantal union. The Old Testament authors write of
God making a covenant with the chosen people and promising them
that they will never be forsaken. The New Testament authors write of
Jesus as the new covenant and compare the relationship of Jesus with
the Church to the relationship of a husband and wife. The
matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish
between themselves a partnership for the whole of life, is by its
nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation
and education of offspring.
Holy Orders
Holy Orders is the sacrament by which bishops, priests and

deacons are ordained and receive the power and grace to perform
their sacred duties. The sacred rite by which orders are conferred
is called ordination. The apostles were ordained by Jesus at the
Last Supper so that others could share in his priesthood.
Other
Christian Burial
The Church asks spiritual assistance for the departed, honors their bodies, and at the same time
brings solace of hope to the living. The celebration of the Christian funeral brings hope and
consolation to the living. While proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and witnessing to the Christian
hope in the resurrection, the funeral rites also recall to all who take part in them God's mercy and
judgement and meet the human need to turn always to God in times of crisis.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults includes the celebration of the sacraments of baptism,
confirmation and Eucharist, but also all of the rites of the catechumenate. The initiation of adults is
a gradual process that takes place within the community of the faithful.
Together with the catechumens, the faithful reflect upon the value of the paschal mystery, renew
their own conversion, and by their example lead the catechumens to obey the Holy Spirit more
generously.

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7 sacrament of church

By a signing with the gift of the Spirit, confirmation enriches the

Through penance, the faithful receive pardon through God's mercy

Through the sacrament of anointing, Christ strengthens the

The Church has a rich tradition in its teaching on sacramental

Holy Orders is the sacrament by which bishops, priests and

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