There are seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, which according to Catholic theology were instituted by Jesus and entrusted to the Church. Sacraments are visible rites seen as signs and efficacious channels of the grace of God to all those who receive them with the proper disposition. The seven fold list of sacraments is often organized into three groups listed below. Click on each Sacrament for more information.

THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION (into the Church, the body of Christ):

• Baptism
• Eucharist
• Confirmation

THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING

• Reconciliation
• Anointing of the Sick

THE SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE

• Holy Orders
• Marriage