The Seven Sacraments

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The Seven Sacraments

• The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace,
  instituted by Christ, by which divine life is
  dispensed to us.

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Sacraments of Initiation
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Sacraments of Healing
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Sacraments of Vocation
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Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are the
foundation of Christian life every Catholic
should receive all three. They are all closely
related. All three connect us more closely with
the parish community. In all three we receive
the Holy Spirit and his gifts. But each has its
own special symbols and effects.
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Baptism

• Baptisms primary effect is the beginning of
  our new life in Christ

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Confirmation

• Confirmations primary effect is to strengthen us
  to live more fully Christs call to serve.

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Eucharist

• The primary effect of the Eucharist is to
  nourish us to live as Christs disciples in our
  journey through this life.