The Sacraments are defined as outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ to help individuals in their spiritual life and to grow in holiness. Sacraments are signs of the sacred presence of our God in our midst today. They are more than mere signs, however, because sacraments impart grace. The sacraments help to make people holy in their chosen state of life and build-up the body of Christ. They are a way to relate to God throughout life’s transitions and help us to give praise and worship to God. They help us nourish, strengthen, and express our faith. Through the Sacraments, Jesus remains with His people, strengthening, healing, feeding, and forgiving them as they face life’s challenges.
LITURGICAL SERVICES
I baptized you with water; but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:8
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” - John 6:51
For “by the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed” (LG 11; cf. OC, Introduction 2). (Catechism #1285)
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. - Romans 12:10
s any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests of the church and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man. And the Lord shall raise him up: and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him. - James 5:14–15
“Each time we go to confession, God embraces us. God rejoices!”—(General Audience Feb. 2014).