Sacraments

Sacraments of Initiation

The three sacraments of initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Each is meant to strengthen your faith and forge a deeper relationship with God. Baptism frees you from original sin, confirmation strengthens your faith and Eucharist allows you to taste the body and blood of eternal life and be reminded of Christ’s love and sacrifice.

A baby is being baptized with water poured over their head, surrounded by hands of family members and a priest.

Baptism

A close-up of hands holding a communion wafer above a plate, set against a dark background.

Eucharist (Holy Communion)

A priest performing the sacrament of Confirmation by placing his hand on the forehead of a young man in a church setting.

Confirmation

Sacraments of Healing

The two sacraments of healing are Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Reconciliation allows for spiritual healing and absolution for people who have distanced themselves from God through sin. Anointing the Sick allows for both physical and spiritual healing. When one falls seriously ill, a minister anoints them and prays over them, calling on Christ to strengthen and heal.

A silhouette of a person praying in a dimly lit church, with sunlight streaming through the doorway.

Reconciliation (Confession)

A priest administering the Anointing of the Sick sacrament by applying oil to a person's hand.

Anointing of the Sick

Sacraments of Service

Through Marriage and the Holy Orders, couples and the clergy promise to serve and build up the church community.

Marriage

A priest and a deacon are in a church setting, assisting a child during a sacramental ceremony, possibly Confirmation or Eucharist, with a warm and celebratory atmosphere.

Holy Orders