Baptism
Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship.
Gal. 3:27
We celebrate the body (represented by bread / host) and blood (represented by wine) of Christ. 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.
Conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness, and are called to forgive others.
Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. (gifts of the Holy Spirit)
They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads.
Marriage / Holy Matrimony
One gives oneself totally to this other person, in the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.
Holy Orders / Ordination
Ordained priest vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.
Very truly I tell you, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.
This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Anointing of the Sick / Last Rites / Extreme Unction
Healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness.
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
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