Seven sacraments are the actions of the Holy Spirit at work in the Church

Purpose of Sacraments To sanctify men and women To build up the Body of Christ To give worship to God

Signs of the sacraments Celebration of the sacraments is accomplished through the power of God. Power of Christ and his Spirit act in and through the actions of the sacraments Fruit of the sacraments depends on the disposition of the one receiving it

Baptism is the sacrament by which we are reborn into new life in Christ. The sacrament in which we are joined to Jesus Christ, become members of the Church, and are reborn as God’s children. We receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, and original sin and our personal sins are forgiven.

Baptism – Sacrament of Initiation 1.Sign – water Symbol of life and death something is being destroyed, something is being brought to life. 2. Lectionary readings for the Sacrament 3. The Prayer of the Rite The Formula for Baptism “Name, I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” 4. Ritual Gesture Immersion into the water or pouring of water

Confirmation is the sacrament that strengthens the grace of Baptism and that celebrates the special gift of the Holy Spirit

Confirmation – Sacrament of Initiation 1.sign- chrism Symbol of abundance and joy Something is made radiant with beauty, health, and strength 2. Lectionary Readings for the Sacrament 3. The Prayer of the Rite “Name, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” 4. Ritual gesture Laying on of hands and anointing with oil chrism.

Eucharist is the sacrament in which we share in the Paschal Mystery of Christ and receive the Body and Blood of Christ, who is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine.

Eucharist – Sacrament of Initiation 1.Sign – bread and wine Signify the good ness of creation (the “fruit of the earth” and “of the vine”) The process to make bread and wine parallels the Paschal Mystery 2. Lectionary Readings 3. Eucharistic Prayer 4. Ritual Gesture Extension of hands of the priest during Prayer; eating and drinking of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

Reconciliation is the sacrament through which we receive forgiveness of sins by the sincere confessing of our sins to a priest to whom the power to forgive sins has been given

Penance/Reconciliation – Sacrament of Healing 1.Sign – sorrow for sins 2.Lectionary Readings for the Sacrament 3.Prayer of the Rite Formula of Absolution 4. Ritual Gesture Extension of hands over penitent

Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament that confers the grace of strengthening our faith and trust in God when we are seriously ill.

Anointing of the Sick – Sacrament of Healing 1.Sign – oil of the Sick 2.Lectionary Readings for the Sacrament 3.Prayer of the Rite the Sacramental Formula 4.Ritual Gesture Laying on of hands and anointing with the oil of the sick

Holy Orders is the sacrament of the Church that consecrates baptized men as bishops, priests, or deacons to serve the whole Church in the name and person of Christ by teaching, divine worship, and governing the Church as Jesus did.

Holy Orders – Sacrament of Service 1.Sign – laying on of hands and anointing with chrism 2.Lectionary Readings for the Sacrament 3.Prayer of Consecration proper to each ordination a.Bishop b.Priest c.Deacon 4. Ritual Gesture a.Bishop Laying on of hands and anointing of head b. Priest Laying on of hands and anointing of palms with the oil of chrism c. Deacon Laying on the hands

Matrimony is the sacrament of the Church that consecrates a baptized man and a baptized woman in a lifelong bond of faithful love as a living sign of Christ’s love for the Church.

Matrimony – Sacrament of Service 1.Sign – exchange of vows/matrimonal consent 2.Lectionary Readings for the Sacrament 3.Prayer of the Rite Nupital Blessing 4.Ritual Gesture Joining of hands and exchange of vows