Sacraments for Children
In these sacraments children receive God’s grace as they journey in faith with their family and parish community. St John’s […]
Sacraments
Sacraments are central for Catholics. They help us meet the incarnate Jesus, who comes to us through cleansing water and invigorating oil to welcome us, life-giving bread and wine that become Christ’s Body and Blood, a hand outstretched in forgiveness, vows lovingly exchanged in marriage, a hand designating someone for ordained service and oil to strengthen the sick and comfort the dying.
Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is the first sacrament all Christians receive. Through baptism we become children of God and are
Eucharist (Holy Communion)
In the celebration of Eucharist, the bread and wine which are bought up to the altar during the Offertory become
Confirmation
Confirmation is about renewing one’s baptismal promises before receiving communion for the first time. In the early church, initiation consisted
Penance (Reconciliation)
Reconciliation is officially called the Sacrament of Penance. In the past, it was also called Confession. These titles suggest aspects
Anointing of the Sick
When a Catholic is very sick, the Church anoints the person with oil in a special ritual of healing called
Marriage
Marriage is the intimate union and equal partnership of a man and a woman. It comes to us from God
Holy Orders
Holy Orders gives the ordained person a sacred power in the name and authority of Christ and through the Holy