Sacrament
Baptism
The Sacrament is the first of the seven sacraments and the way in which a person becomes a member of the Catholic Church. Anyone who has not yet been baptised can receive the sacrament of baptism in the Catholic Church. Baptism is celebrated by ordinary ministers (priests, bishops and deacons). The Trinitarian formula is as follows I baptise you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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Holy Communion
Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion is a joyous celebration welcoming the candidates to share in the Eucharist for the first time. Watching the priest consecrate the bread and wine is a reminder of Jesus breaking bread with his friends, the Apostles, and this act acknowledges a lifelong friendship with the Lord.
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Confirmation
Confirmation is considered the Sacrament of Initiation. It completes Baptism by reverting the total Catholic responsibility from the parent to the grown child who now reaffirms their faith and Catholic beliefs and willingly participates in parish life.
The Bishop administers this Sacrament by anointing the candidate with chrism oil sealing the covenant with the church.
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Reconciliation
Receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation can occur multiple times in one’s lifetime. It is essential to receive this Sacrament prior to major feast days such as Christmas and Easter. A sincere reconciliation includes repentance, confession or disclosure, followed by works of reparation.
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Anointing of the sick
When a priest anoints the sick with blessed oil on the forehead and the hands and prays, he and the afflicted celebrate the Catholic faith in the healing touch of Christ. They are united in Christ’s passion which strengthens them to endure suffering, be forgiven of all sins, and prepare for eternal life. Baptized members of the Christian faithful … the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
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Matrimony
Matrimony is covenant by which a man and woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life and which is ordered by its nature to the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. It enables man and woman to enter into Christ's fidelity for his Church. Treat your spouse the way you wish to be treated
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Holy Orders
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time. It is used to signify not only the particular rank or general status of the clergy, but also the outward action by which they are raised to that status, and thus stands for ordination. During the Sacrament of Holy Orders, the person receives the Book of the Gospels as they commissioned to go forth and preach.
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Faith Education
Provides reference documents related to faith education and catechumenate, as well as a Request Form for Minister of Confirmation, for the use of members of the pastoral teams, including parish catechetical leaders
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