Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. the seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life:1 they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith.

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• Sacraments of Initiation:

  • Baptism: This sacrament marks the entry into the Christian community, cleansing the individual from original sin.

  • Confirmation: It strengthens the graces received at Baptism and deepens the individual's bond with the Church.

  • Eucharist: Also known as Holy Communion, it commemorates the Last Supper and involves receiving the body and blood of Christ.

• Sacraments of Healing:

  • Reconciliation (Confession or Penance): This sacrament offers forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism through confession and absolution by a priest.

  • Anointing of the Sick: Provides grace, comfort, and healing to those who are seriously ill or near death.

• Sacraments of Service:

  • Holy Orders: This sacrament ordains individuals to serve the Church as deacons, priests, or bishops.

  • Matrimony (Marriage): It unites a man and a woman in a lifelong covenant, reflecting the bond between Christ and the Church.