Sacraments

In the Catholic Church, the Sacraments are central to our faith, revealing God’s presence in visible and tangible ways. Rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus, they are celebrations through which we experience Christ’s grace, grow in faith, and build up the whole community.

Holy Communion

The sacrament of Holy Communion brings to completion the Christian process of initiation. In this sacrament we remember what Jesus did...

Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Orders refers to a unique office of pastoral leadership in the Church. The mission of the ordained priest is to be...

Anointing of the Sick

When a Catholic is very sick, the Church anoints the person with oil in a special ritual of healing called Anointing of the Sick. This...

Baptism

Baptism is the first sacrament of Christian initiation. For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey...

Reconciliation

This sacrament is a sign and experience of God’s unconditional forgiveness. We are called to be one people united with Christ and one...

Confirmation

Exploring the Sacrament of Confirmation in light of the Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Closely linked with the...

Marriage

In the Catholic Church, marriage is a sacrament. It is a sacred sign. The loving communion that exists between husband and wife reveals to us the kind of love which Christ has for us. That is; free, faithful, fruitful and forever. From the perspective of the Catholic understanding of a sacrament, the married couple not only ‘mirror’ God’s love, they embody the presence of Christ in a unique way. They are a tangible sign of the intimate relationship we share with Jesus. We are