Signs of God's grace in our lives

the seven
sacraments

baby being held by a man in a suit as a priest baptizes baby

Baptism

New life begins in the waters of Baptism.

Teen girl in a white dress being confirmed as a bishop anoints her forehead with his thumb during the sacrament of Confirmation.

Confirmation

The fire of the Spirit, sealed with strength for the journey ahead.

Young girl in a white dress on her First Communion day standing beside a priest inside the church, both smiling.

Holy Communion

The true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Church confessional with a brown privacy screen, a kneeler, one chair, a window letting in light, and religious artwork on the wall.

Reconciliation

A quiet return to mercy — sins forgiven, hearts restored.

Close up of a groom's hand, with the bride's hand placed above his, weddings rings sitting on the bride's hand.

Marriage

A covenant of love that mirrors God’s own.

Bottle of oil

Anointing of the Sick

Peace in suffering — strength and healing in Christ.

Two Knights of Columbus stand with a priest and two seminarians in the sanctuary of a church.

Holy Orders

A life poured out in service.

lit votive candles.

Rite of Christian Burial

Though not a sacrament, a profound moment of grace and comfort.

Sacraments are "powers that comes forth" from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are "the masterworks of God" in the new and everlasting covenant. — CCC 1116