First and foremost, the sacraments are the sacraments of Christ. They are of Christ because he instituted all seven. In essence, the sacraments are gifts of Christ to his people throughout the ...

Baptism is a significant moment in a Christian's life, marking the beginning of their journey in faith and their belonging to ...

Catholics need to be constantly reminded that the sacraments are the inherent expression of His mercy every time they are ...

You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. — Micah 7:19 When satisfaction is given, the priest gives the confessor a task that should, in some way, make up for the sin they have ...

So, Christ instituted seven covenant-making ... and continues to give it all in the sacraments. Printed with permission from the Northern Cross, Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota.

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1542 Holy Orders differs from other sacraments as it has three separate stages. It can only be given by a man who has himself undertaken all three rites and has ...