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Sacraments

"And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Luke 19:22

Sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, through which Divine life is given. There are seven Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders.

Baptism

"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit..."

Matthew 28:19

Confession

"If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing."

1 John 1:9

Eucharist

"This is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die..."

John 6:50

Confirmation

"...Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit."

Acts 8:17

Marriage

"If I speak in human and angelic tongue but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal..."

1 Corinthians 13:1

Anointing

"Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church..."

James 5:14

Annulments

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28

Funerals

Priesthood, Diaconate, Religious Life

"...pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ."

Ephesians 4:11-12

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