Sacraments
of Initiation
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Baptism
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For
Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the
first step in a lifelong journey of
commitment and discipleship. Whether we
are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism
is the Church's way of celebrating and
enacting the embrace of
God..
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Baptismal
Registration Form
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Eucharist
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Catholics
believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is
both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in
the real presence of Jesus, who died for
our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and
Blood, we also are nourished spiritually
and brought closer to
God..
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Confirmation
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Confirmation
is a Catholic Sacrament of mature
Christian commitment and a deepening of
baptismal gifts. It is one of the three
Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It
is most often associated with the gifts of
the Holy Spirit..
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Sacraments
of Vocation
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Marriage
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For
Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or
Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one
gives oneself totally to this other
person. It is also a public statement
about God: the loving union of husband and
wife speaks of family values and also
God's values..
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Holy
Orders
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In
the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or
Ordination, the priest being ordained vows
to lead other Catholics by bringing them
the Sacraments (especially the Eucharist),
by proclaiming the Gospel, and by
providing other means to
holiness..
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Sacraments
of Healing
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Reconciliation
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The
Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also
known as Penance, or Confession) has three
elements: conversion, confession and
celebration. In it we find God's
unconditional forgiveness; as a result we
are called to forgive
others..
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Anointing
of the Sick
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The
Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the
Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or
Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing
appropriate not only for physical but also
for mental and spiritual
sickness..
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