Confirmation

​Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ. It is administered by the laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop, who administers the sacrament. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith, confess the faith, and impress an indelible character. Through the sacrament of Confirmation, confirmands receive the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Reconciliation

​The Church has the power to forgive all sins. This forgiveness of sins is a true sacrament instituted by Christ. Sins are forgiven only by the sacrament of penance, through absolution which can only be given by an authorized priest. Confession must cover all mortal sins committed since baptism and not previously confessed. Venial sins and sins already confessed can validly be confessed. The effect of the sacrament is reconciliation with God and remission of sins.

Holy Communion

​The Holy Eucharist is a true sacrament, instituted by Christ. Christ is really present in the Holy Eucharist; it is therefore to be honored and adored. The wheat bread and grape wine are transubstantiated by the ordained priest into the flesh and blood of Christ so that only the appearance of bread and wine remains. The sacrament effects union with Christ; it is nourishment for the soul, gives increase in grace and remits venial sin and punishment. In our Church, CCD students receive their First Holy Communion in third grade, a joyful and sacred event in the child’s life.

Marriage

​Marriage is willed by God and was raised to a sacrament by Christ. The sacrament of matrimony consists of the marriage contract, so that for Christians the contract and the sacrament are inseparable. The purpose of marriage is the increase of the people of God and mutual help for the partners in loyalty and love. It is a lasting commitment of a man and a woman to a lifelong partnership, established for the good of each other and the procreation of their children.

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Holy Orders

​Holy Orders is a true sacrament instituted by Christ, who ordained the Apostles at the Last Supper. It is administered by the laying on of hands and the key phrases of the ordination preface. The celebration of Holy Mass and the power of forgiving sins belong to the priesthood. It is the sacrament by which men are ordained as priests or deacons. The sacrament is carried out by a bishop, who must lay his hands on the candidate.

Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick, or ‘Extreme Unction’, is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and proclaimed by St. James. It is administered by anointing with blessed oil accompanied by prayer, and only a priest can validly administer it. It can be received by any baptized person who has reached the age of reason and is in danger of death on account of sickness or age. Its effect is the strengthening of the soul, often of the body as well, and in the necessary conditions, the remission of sins.