1. SACRAMENTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

2. SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
BAPTISM
CONFIRMATION
HOLY COMMUNION (first communion)

3. 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

4. CONFIRMATION Welcomes baptized members as adult members of the faith
Usually performed by a bishop or higher authority
Symbol = oil (Chrism)

5. 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

6. SACRAMENTS OF HEALING Reconciliation (confession)
Anointing of the sick (Last Rites)

7. RECONCILIATION Performed by a priest or higher Receive penance
Symbol = confessional
Ask for forgiveness from your sins

8. 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

9. SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT
Marriage
Holy Orders

10. MARRIAGE Union of a man and woman An expression of love and fidelity
Symbol = ring

11. HOLY ORDERS Priests, monks, nuns Shows a commitment to the Faith
Symbols = celibacy, poverty, and obedience