Baptism
New Life in ChristThrough Baptism, we are welcomed into the Christian community and begin our life of faith in Christ.
Signs of God's grace in the life of the Church, accompanying the faithful throughout their journey of faith.
The Sacraments are sacred celebrations through which God's grace is made present in the life of the faithful. From our entrance into the Christian community to our continuing journey of healing, service, vocation, and communion, the Sacraments strengthen us in faith and draw us closer to God and to one another.
These Sacraments establish the foundations of Christian life and welcome the faithful into a deeper communion with Christ and His Church.
Through Baptism, we are welcomed into the Christian community and begin our life of faith in Christ.
Confirmation strengthens the baptized through the grace of the Holy Spirit for a deeper and more mature life of Christian faith.
In the Holy Eucharist, the faithful gather in thanksgiving and communion around Christ at the heart of the Church's worship.
Through these Sacraments, the Church ministers God's mercy, forgiveness, comfort, and healing to those who seek His grace.
In Confession, the faithful humbly acknowledge their sins, seek God's forgiveness, and are called to renewed life and reconciliation.
The Anointing of the Sick offers prayer, spiritual strength, comfort, and God's grace to those experiencing serious illness or weakness.
These Sacraments are directed toward the service of others and the building up of the Christian community through vocation, ministry, and covenant.
Through Holy Orders, those called to ordained ministry are set apart for the service of God, the Church, and the faithful.
In Holy Matrimony, a man and a woman enter a sacred covenant of love, faithfulness, and lifelong commitment before God.
Through the Seven Sacraments, the Church accompanies the faithful through the important moments of Christian life—welcoming, strengthening, nourishing, forgiving, healing, calling, and uniting God's people in faith and service.