2. The Sacraments

Sacraments of Initiation The Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are Sacraments of Initiation. This means that through these Sacraments you are welcomed into the community of the faith, the Church.

Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a Sacrament of healing, which continues Jesus’ forgiving and healing actions in the community of the Church. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, I am cleansed from sin, given healing and strength, and given a fresh start in my life. The Sacrament of Penance helps me to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist more worthily.

The Other Sacraments There are three other Sacraments which people can receive as part of the Community of the Church. The Sacrament of Marriage The Sacrament of Holy Orders The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Sacrament of Marriage The Sacrament of Marriage is when a man a woman get married. They make promises to each other and to God to live together helping each other in sickness and health , until they die. The Sacrament of Marriage gives grace to the man and woman so they can live together, support and love each other , bringing children up in the Catholic Faith.

The Sacraments of Holy Orders The Sacrament of Holy Orders, also called the Sacrament of Ordination, is for men to become priests. This sacrament was given to us by Jesus at the Last Supper. The first men who received the power of priesthood were the apostles. The apostles passed on that gift to us. A man that wants to be a priest has to go to school for many years. After that is done, he has a ceremony where he is ordained and he becomes a priest. A priest is given special powers through ordination. He then can give us all the sacraments. Priests are called in a special way to help us and to preach the Word of God.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is when a priest prays and blesses you with Holy Oil when you are in danger of dying. The sacrament gives you a special grace and strength. If you are conscious, you should make a confession before death. If you aren't conscious, this sacrament will gain pardon for you. You can receive this sacrament more than once.