Saving waters that bring the Holy Spirit and welcomes Catholics into the Church.
Experiencing God’s mercy exercised through the ministry of priests.
Receiving the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ under the appearance of bread and wine.
Being sealed and strengthened by the gift of the Holy Spirit to be a living witness to Christ
A sacred union celebrating the covenant between a man and woman as husband and wife.
Bringing spiritual and, sometimes, physical strength in times of illness or impending death.
The Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Baptism washes away original sin and incorporates one into the body of Christ. It is received only once in one's lifetime; it is not a repeatable moment. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church’s way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.