1. Sacraments make us New Creatures in Christ Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17

2. Christ instituted 7 Sacraments 1. Baptism 2. Confirmation 3. Eucharist 4. Reconciliation/Penance 5. Anointing of the Sick 6. Matrimony 7. Holy Orders

3. Sacraments are broken into 3 categories Sacraments of Initiation Celebrate a persons entrance and lifelong growth Lay the foundation for the Christian life Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist

4. Sacraments of Healing Celebrate and make real the healing power of Christ Reconciliation/Penance and Anointing of the Sick

5. Sacraments in service of Communion Celebrate 2 different life callings or ways of living out Jesus call to build the Kingdom of God Marriage and Holy Orders

6. 7 Sacraments of the Church resemble and touch all the important moments of life Baptism = ___________________________________ Confirmation = _________________________________ Eucharist = ___________________________________ Reconciliation/Penance = _______________________ Anointing of the Sick = __________________________ Holy Orders = _________________________________ Marriage _____________________________________

7. We need these 7 Sacraments Provide us with grace to go through life Enable us to become who we are created to be They guide and sustain us on the path Help us have faith and work towards Heaven/eternal life