Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church.
What are the Sacraments and why are they significant?
The sacraments are outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ and when we participate in them worthily, each provides us with graces—with the life of God in our soul.
In the sacraments, God gives us the graces necessary to live a truly human life.
The sacraments are ritual actions and celebrations of the church which bring us into contact with the mystery of God and unite us with Him.
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are known as the sacraments of initiation
Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick are known as the sacraments of healing
Marriage and Holy Orders are known as the sacraments of ministry/commitment
Reconciliation, one of the two sacraments of healing, will be the focus throughout this resource.