When it comes to the wonders of the mysteries of the sacraments, our Lord, through his church, wants us to understand that the sacraments are: of Christ, of the church, of faith, of salvation and ...

Because that is what he has done, wants to do and does at the Easter Vigil through the sacraments. Man is unique in the entire material world by virtue of the reception of God’s breath of life.

These mysteries also speak to and provide ample space for meditation on the sacraments which Jesus left with His followers as signs of His life among us. 1. The baptism of Jesus, obviously, points to ...

Our OCIA program introduces participants to the teachings and sacraments of the Catholic Church, culminating in full membership in the Church through the Sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Communion, ...

Every other sacrament is linked to the Eucharist. During the service of Mass, prayers are said and Catholics confess their sins. They are given bread by the priest and wine from a shared cup.

A sacrament is an outward sign of an inward grace. It takes the form of a visible ceremony, but it has an inward benefit in the life of the worshipper. Through the sacraments, a Christian receives ...

Are the sacraments, religious orders, prayers, and the worship of saints even in the Bible? Click through the following gallery to find the answers to these and many other questions. You may also ...

POPE Francis appointed author and theologian Professor Mary Healy to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments this month and she sat down with CNA to discuss her role. Led ...

Study the Christian sacrament of baptism in more depth with this comprehensive presentation. Complete with extensive Bible references, this lesson explores the words and actions used in different ...