1. The Seven Signs Looking at the seven sacraments of the Church

2. Baptism This is a sacrament of initiation That means belonging For Catholics it usually occurs when we are a little baby But older children and adults also receive the sacrament You need to be Baptised before you receive any other sacrament

3. The Symbols that are used Water Poured New life

4. The Symbols that are used White garment Dressed New person

5. The Symbols that are used Oil Anointed Strength

6. The Symbols that are used Candle Lit Christ

7. The Gift Welcome to the Community of Christ

8. Confirmation This is the second sacrament of initiation It occurs before First Eucharist in the Wellington diocese it is an acknowledgement of the coming of the Holy Spirit Usually it is given by the Bishop

9. The Symbols that are used Laying on of hands Blessing Touched

10. The Symbols that are used Chrism oil Strength for the journey Anointed

11. The Gift Strengthening our relationship with God Holy Spirit gives the grace to be strong Christians

12. Eucharist The third Initiation sacrament Once we have been prepared and received Eucharist for the first time we can receive communion at every Mass that we go to

13. The Symbols that are used Bread and Wine Taken Blessed Broken Shared

14. Signifies Food and drink for the journey

15. Gift Nourishment so that we grow in God’s life and have strength to go out and live a good Christian life

16. Penance Also referred to as Reconciliation Confession A sacrament of healing Often opportunities given during Advent and Lent

17. Symbols Uses Laying on of hands Forgiveness Touch

18. The Gift Reconciles people and helps them change their lives Allows people to know God’s unconditional love

19. Anointing Used to only occur when someone was close to dying but is now given when there is need for comfort and support A sacrament of healing

20. Symbols Used Oil Strength Anointed

21. Symbols that are used Laying on of hands Flexibility soothing Touch

22. The Gift Spiritual strength, peace and courage

23. Marriage The couple getting married give the sacrament to themselves The Priest acts as the official Church witness A sacrament of commitment

24. The Symbols Rings Unity Exchanged them

25. The Gift Love for each other will grow and thy will be loving parents

26. Holy Orders This is when a man is made a priest A Sacrament of commitment The Bishop always confers this sacrament

27. The symbol that is used Touch Ministry Laying on of hands

28. The Gift To serve the people of God To celebrate the sacraments To witness to God’s love in the world

29. Acknowledgments Compiled by Sr Sian Owen rsj for the Archdiocese of Wellington Secondary schools Copyright is retained by the original owners Copyright WCEC compilation only Not to be reproduced for profit