BAPTISM Unites Strengthens New hope Forgives

Baptism - Initiation It unites the person to Christ and joins them into the family of God Strengthens the person with faith, hope and charity Gives new hope by forgiving sins and cleanses from original sin Forgives all sins for the person who has true sorrow but is unable to confess.

RECONCILIATION Unites Strengthens New hope Forgives

Reconciliation - Healing It unites the person to Christ Strengthens the person an insight into their own conscience Gives new hope through the experience of God’s unconditional Love and mercy Forgives sins and the person experiences God’s forgiving and healing love

EUCHARIST Unites Strengthens New hope Forgives

Eucharist - Initiation It unites the person to Christ Strengthens the virtues of faith, hope and charity and the gifts of the Holy Spirit that were received in Baptism Gives new hope through the unique union of the person with Christ as their source of food for the soul

CONFIRMATION Unites Strengthens New hope Forgives

Confirmation - Initiation It unites the person to Christ Strengthens the person to openly show they are a Catholic and follower of Christ through the courage from the Holy Spirit Gives new hope in their personal grace as they grown nearer to adulthood and delivers the gifts of the Holy Spirit

MARRIAGE Unites Strengthens New hope Forgives

Marriage - Mission It unites the couple as a unit to Christ in the family of God Strengthens the couple to dedicate themselves towards the salvation of each other Gives new hope for a future life and family together

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Unites Strengthens New hope Forgives

Anointing of the sick - Healing It unites the sick person to Christ. Strengthens the person with courage and peace to endure the sufferings of disease or old age. Gives new hope for healing and patience to cope with their pain Forgives all sins for the person 1401 When, in the Ordinary's judgment, a grave necessity arises, Catholic ministers may give the sacraments of Eucharist, Penance, and Anointing of the Sick to other Christians not in full communion with the Catholic Church, who ask for them of their own will, provided they give evidence of holding the Catholic faith regarding these sacraments and possess the required dispositions. Where the person is incapable of sustained mental effort without serious prejudice to his failing powers, the priest need give himself no scruple about being satisfied with incomplete, or less specific, forms of accusation. The law of integrity is not to be rigorously urged under such circumstances. Even when nothing but the most general acknowledgment of one's sinful condition can be obtained, it is incontrovertible that in the premises this is a valid substitute for a more detailed confession. (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04660c.htm#section4)

HOLY ORDERS Unites Strengthens New hope Forgives

Holy Orders - Mission It unites the person to Christ. Strengthens the person with the gifts of the Holy Spirit Gives new hope for the people they will support and authority of the church Forgives all sins for the person 1401 When, in the Ordinary's judgment, a grave necessity arises, Catholic ministers may give the sacraments of Eucharist, Penance, and Anointing of the Sick to other Christians not in full communion with the Catholic Church, who ask for them of their own will, provided they give evidence of holding the Catholic faith regarding these sacraments and possess the required dispositions. Where the person is incapable of sustained mental effort without serious prejudice to his failing powers, the priest need give himself no scruple about being satisfied with incomplete, or less specific, forms of accusation. The law of integrity is not to be rigorously urged under such circumstances. Even when nothing but the most general acknowledgment of one's sinful condition can be obtained, it is incontrovertible that in the premises this is a valid substitute for a more detailed confession. (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04660c.htm#section4)

Sacramental Life Baptism – born into the Church community. Confirmation – Maturity, strength in spiritual order. Holy Eucharist – Source of nourishment Penance when we fall Matrimony – Authority in the family. Holy Orders - Authority in the church Annointing of the Sick - healing