SACRAMENTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION BAPTISM CONFIRMATION HOLY COMMUNION (first communion)
BAPTISM Welcomes a child as a new member of the church Presented by parents and God parents Cleanses us of original sin Any confirmed Catholic can perform a baptism Symbol = water
CONFIRMATION Welcomes baptized members as adult members of the faith Usually performed by a bishop or higher authority Symbol = oil (Chrism)
HOLY COMMUNION First accept the body and blood of Christ Transubstantiation (spiritual change of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ) Symbol = bread and wine
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING Reconciliation (confession) Anointing of the sick (Last Rites)
RECONCILIATION Performed by a priest or higher Receive penance Symbol = confessional Ask for forgiveness from your sins
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Viaticum (Latin for “provision for the journey) Last prayers given to Christians with terminal illness, a mortal wound, or awaiting execution Symbol = oil
SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT Marriage Holy Orders
MARRIAGE Union of a man and woman An expression of love and fidelity Symbol = ring
HOLY ORDERS Priests, monks, nuns Shows a commitment to the Faith Symbols = celibacy, poverty, and obedience