Sacraments of ChristSacraments of Christ

Chapter 5Chapter 5

Sign, Symbol, SacramentSign, Symbol, Sacrament

Why 7 SacramentsWhy 7 Sacraments Thomas Aquinas – like human developmentThomas Aquinas – like human development

Born-BaptismBorn-Baptism

Grow-ConfirmationGrow-Confirmation

Are fed – EucharistAre fed – Eucharist

Healed- PenanceHealed- Penance

Recover or die- AnointingRecover or die- Anointing

Family – MatrimonyFamily – Matrimony

Need leaders – Holy OrdersNeed leaders – Holy Orders

Signs and SymbolsSigns and Symbols

St. Paul – sacrament is a mystery – God’s St. Paul – sacrament is a mystery – God’s hidden plan of wanting to save renew, unite in hidden plan of wanting to save renew, unite in ChristChrist

St. Augustine- sign & symbol – something St. Augustine- sign & symbol – something concrete that points to something elseconcrete that points to something else

Flag, stop signFlag, stop sign

Sign of sacred realitySign of sacred reality

Holy sign – symbol which believers perceive and Holy sign – symbol which believers perceive and receive an invisible grace (Baptism-rebirth)receive an invisible grace (Baptism-rebirth)

Efficacious symbol – Thomas Aquinas – they ARE Efficacious symbol – Thomas Aquinas – they ARE what they point to – Eucharist not only points to what they point to – Eucharist not only points to Christ – it IS ChristChrist – it IS Christ

Sacraments ARE what they Sacraments ARE what they symbolizesymbolize

To be a sacrament, a sign or symbol must To be a sacrament, a sign or symbol must do the following:do the following: Lead us to GodLead us to God Come from GodCome from God Be an action of GodBe an action of God

The best example The best example

of a sacrament is of a sacrament is

Jesus Christ himself.Jesus Christ himself.

Sacramental Nature of Christ and Sacramental Nature of Christ and the Churchthe Church

SignsSigns Not all signs are sacraments – must lead us to Not all signs are sacraments – must lead us to

God but also must come from GodGod but also must come from God Jesus Jesus

original sign & prime sacramentoriginal sign & prime sacrament

Not only a sign but is God - efficaciousNot only a sign but is God - efficacious

The Primordial SacramentThe Primordial Sacrament

Jesus is the starting Jesus is the starting point of all point of all sacraments.sacraments.

Jesus is the perfect Jesus is the perfect sign of God’s great sign of God’s great love for us.love for us.

The fundamental The fundamental nature of a nature of a sacrament is sacrament is revealed in Jesus.revealed in Jesus.

Jesus as SacramentJesus as Sacrament God in fleshGod in flesh Really happened at definite time & locationReally happened at definite time & location Paschal MysteryPaschal Mystery

For all generationsFor all generations

Able to destroy death & bring about salvationAble to destroy death & bring about salvation

Present for every generation sincePresent for every generation since

Made known to us in LITURGY – work of the Made known to us in LITURGY – work of the people- work of the Trinitypeople- work of the Trinity

Father- CreatorFather- Creator Son- redeemerSon- redeemer Holy Spirit- teacher & guideHoly Spirit- teacher & guide

Real Presence of ChristReal Presence of Christ Present in PriestPresent in Priest

Commissioned- Holy OrdersCommissioned- Holy Orders

Baptizes, hears confession, etcBaptizes, hears confession, etc

Christ is the true ministerChrist is the true minister

Priest- representative who stands in for others ex. Priest- representative who stands in for others ex. babysitter, substitute teacherbabysitter, substitute teacher

Present when Scripture is read- word of God Present when Scripture is read- word of God inspired by the Holy Spiritinspired by the Holy Spirit

Present in community pray and sing togetherPresent in community pray and sing together

Present in Eucharist – transubstantiation – earthly Present in Eucharist – transubstantiation – earthly liturgy is a foretaste of heavenly liturgy – saints liturgy is a foretaste of heavenly liturgy – saints and angels togetherand angels together

Church as SacramentChurch as Sacrament Sign of unity of God and each otherSign of unity of God and each other All races and cultures- catholicAll races and cultures- catholic No longer physically present – Church is No longer physically present – Church is

Christ’s instrumentChrist’s instrument7 sacraments7 sacraments

Mystery Mystery Eastern Churches – sacraments called mysteriesEastern Churches – sacraments called mysteries Visible sign of invisible graceVisible sign of invisible grace

Not just a symbol like peace sign – efficacious Not just a symbol like peace sign – efficacious symbolsymbol

7 Sacraments instituted by Christ7 Sacraments instituted by Christ First Christians baptizedFirst Christians baptized Healed the sickHealed the sick Breaking of the breadBreaking of the bread 11stst 2 centuries – no one term to describe 2 centuries – no one term to describe

sacraments- just practiced what Christ had sacraments- just practiced what Christ had donedone

3 groups3 groupsChristian Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, Christian Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, EucharistEucharistHealing- Penance, Anointing of the SickHealing- Penance, Anointing of the SickService- Holy Orders, MatrimonyService- Holy Orders, Matrimony

Council of Florence (1439)Council of Florence (1439)

Council of FlorenceCouncil of Florence

Proper matter – the prescribed Proper matter – the prescribed materials.materials.

Correct words or form – the prescribed Correct words or form – the prescribed words and gestures.words and gestures.

Designated minister – the prescribed Designated minister – the prescribed minister.minister.

Sacraments of InitiationSacraments of Initiation

Baptism – brings new Baptism – brings new life in Christ.life in Christ.

Confirmation – Confirmation – strengthens our new life strengthens our new life with the gifts of the Holy with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Spirit.

Eucharist – nourishes Eucharist – nourishes us with the Body and us with the Body and Blood of Christ.Blood of Christ.

Sacraments of InitiationSacraments of Initiation

IntroductionIntroduction The New WayThe New Way

Thought at first to be an extension of JudaismThought at first to be an extension of JudaismThen Gentiles- exceptions madeThen Gentiles- exceptions madeCatechumenate- 3 year processCatechumenate- 3 year process

Sponsored by baptized ChristianSponsored by baptized Christian Studied, prayed, fastedStudied, prayed, fasted InitiationInitiation

Hearing and acceptance of Good NewsHearing and acceptance of Good NewsProfession of faithProfession of faithEaster Vigil- Baptism, Confirmation, EucharistEaster Vigil- Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

Process changedProcess changed Original sinOriginal sin High infant mortalityHigh infant mortality

Children had been baptized from early timesChildren had been baptized from early times

Vatican II restored catechumenateVatican II restored catechumenate

Four Steps of RCIAFour Steps of RCIA

EvangelizationEvangelization – a person hears the word of – a person hears the word of God and responds to it. It is followed by a rite of God and responds to it. It is followed by a rite of acceptanceacceptance

CatechumenateCatechumenate – over the course of a year, – over the course of a year, catechumens study the faith in special parish catechumens study the faith in special parish classes, are mentored by a sponsor, do classes, are mentored by a sponsor, do service, and participate in the Liturgy of the service, and participate in the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. On the first Sunday of Lent, Word at Mass. On the first Sunday of Lent, candidates are enrolled in the Book of the Elect candidates are enrolled in the Book of the Elect by the bishop. by the bishop.

Four Steps of RCIAFour Steps of RCIA

Purification and EnlightenmentPurification and Enlightenment – During Lent, – During Lent, catechumens scrutinize their lives and do penance. catechumens scrutinize their lives and do penance. They receive the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed on They receive the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed on which to center their lives. At the end of this period which to center their lives. At the end of this period they receive the three sacraments of initiation at they receive the three sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass.the Easter Vigil Mass.

MystagogiaMystagogia – The newly baptized neophytes – The newly baptized neophytes continue to meet with one another after Easter until continue to meet with one another after Easter until Pentecost, gradually taking their place in the Pentecost, gradually taking their place in the Church.Church.

BaptismBaptism Immersion or triple pouring of waterImmersion or triple pouring of water ““I baptize you in the name of the…”I baptize you in the name of the…” Priest, Bishop, Deacon- normal ministerPriest, Bishop, Deacon- normal minister Become part of Christ’s body – the ChurchBecome part of Christ’s body – the Church Anointed with sacred chrism – oil consecrated Anointed with sacred chrism – oil consecrated

by the Bishop on Holy Thursdayby the Bishop on Holy Thursday 22ndnd anointing – by Bishop at Confirmation anointing – by Bishop at Confirmation White garment- put on Christ; risen with ChristWhite garment- put on Christ; risen with Christ Can be at MassCan be at Mass Brought forth at Our Father – links to Brought forth at Our Father – links to

EucharistEucharist Adults at Easter VigilAdults at Easter Vigil

The Essential Rite of The Essential Rite of BaptismBaptism

Proper matter: Proper matter: WaterWater

Correct words or form: Correct words or form: Triple pouring of or Triple pouring of or immersion in water with immersion in water with the words, “I baptize the words, “I baptize you in the name of the you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”and of the Holy Spirit.”

Designated minister: Designated minister: bishop, priest, or bishop, priest, or deacondeacon

Effects of BaptismEffects of BaptismWashes away original sin and any other Washes away original sin and any other sins and the punishment due. sins and the punishment due.

Makes us children of God and temples Makes us children of God and temples of the Holy Spirit.of the Holy Spirit.

Welcomes us as members of the Welcomes us as members of the Church, the Body of Christ.Church, the Body of Christ.

Marks us forever as sharers in the Marks us forever as sharers in the common priesthood of all believers, and common priesthood of all believers, and in Christ’s mission of justice and peace.in Christ’s mission of justice and peace.

Celebration of the Sacrament of Celebration of the Sacrament of BaptismBaptism

ConfirmationConfirmation Bishop lays hand on foreheadBishop lays hand on forehead Anoints with chrismAnoints with chrism ““Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” Since the time of the Apostles- laying on of Since the time of the Apostles- laying on of

handshandsGift of the Holy SpiritGift of the Holy Spirit

Completes BaptismCompletes Baptism

Origin of ConfirmationOrigin of Confirmation In the early Church chrism was addedIn the early Church chrism was added Eastern Churches-Chrismation- after BaptismEastern Churches-Chrismation- after Baptism

Originally all 3 at one timeOriginally all 3 at one time Time of Confirmation – adolescence ?Time of Confirmation – adolescence ? Candidate preparedCandidate prepared

State of graceState of graceGiven only once – indelible characterGiven only once – indelible character

EffectsEffectsRoots us more deeply in Christ’s loveRoots us more deeply in Christ’s loveUnites us with firmly with Christ and strengthens Unites us with firmly with Christ and strengthens our bond with His Churchour bond with His ChurchIncreases gifts of the Holy SpiritIncreases gifts of the Holy Spirit

Usually administered at Mass – connect to the Usually administered at Mass – connect to the EucharistEucharist

Renew Baptismal promisesRenew Baptismal promises

Requirements for Reception of the Requirements for Reception of the Sacrament of ConfirmationSacrament of Confirmation

Be prepared to Be prepared to profess the faith.profess the faith.

Be in the state of Be in the state of grace.grace.

Intend to receive Intend to receive the sacrament.the sacrament.

Be prepared to Be prepared to witness to Jesus witness to Jesus Christ.Christ.

The Essential Rite of The Essential Rite of ConfirmationConfirmation

Proper matter: Proper matter: ChrismChrism

Correct words or form: Correct words or form: Laying on of hands and Laying on of hands and anointing with chrism anointing with chrism on the forehead with on the forehead with the words: the words: "(Name),"(Name), be be sealed with the gift of sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit." the Holy Spirit."

Designated minister: Designated minister: BishopBishop

Holy EucharistHoly Eucharist Vatican II – “source and summit of Christian Vatican II – “source and summit of Christian

life”life” United with heavenly liturgyUnited with heavenly liturgy Pius X – encouaged weekly reception – Pius X – encouaged weekly reception –

moved age from 12 to age of reasonmoved age from 12 to age of reason DevelopmentDevelopment

Began at Passover meal- Last SupperBegan at Passover meal- Last Supper

11stst century – gathered in homes – preaching, century – gathered in homes – preaching, prayer, breaking of the breadprayer, breaking of the bread

Development of the Development of the EucharistEucharist

Christ instituted the Eucharist during a Passover meal held at Christ instituted the Eucharist during a Passover meal held at the Last Supper as a memorial of his Death and Resurrection.the Last Supper as a memorial of his Death and Resurrection.At the Council of Trent (1545 – 1563) the doctrine of At the Council of Trent (1545 – 1563) the doctrine of transubstantiation was defined and the Roman Missal was transubstantiation was defined and the Roman Missal was published by Pope Pius V. published by Pope Pius V.

155- outline155- outline Liturgy of wordLiturgy of word SermonSermon Prayer of the faithfulPrayer of the faithful Sign of peaceSign of peace Communion offeringCommunion offering ConsecrationConsecration Anointing – AmenAnointing – Amen Many of the prayers we still use todayMany of the prayers we still use today

Apostolic Tradition (315) outlined prayers and Apostolic Tradition (315) outlined prayers and order of worship – even closer to ours todayorder of worship – even closer to ours today4th century – preface and Sanctus added4th century – preface and Sanctus addedCharlemagne – tried to unify – prayers differed Charlemagne – tried to unify – prayers differed from region to regionfrom region to regionCouncil of Trent (1545-1563) – transubstantiation Council of Trent (1545-1563) – transubstantiation defineddefined

Pius V – established Roman Missal – used until Pius V – established Roman Missal – used until Vatican IIVatican II

Vatican II – emphasize Lord’s SupperVatican II – emphasize Lord’s Supper CommunityCommunity Call to penance and forgivenessCall to penance and forgiveness Scripture proclaimed by peopleScripture proclaimed by people Reception under both speciesReception under both species Command to go forthCommand to go forth

Translation revised by Benedict XVITranslation revised by Benedict XVI 2 main parts – Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of 2 main parts – Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of

the Eucharistthe EucharistLiturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Word

Introductory rites- gather, sign of the cross, ask for Introductory rites- gather, sign of the cross, ask for forgiveness, Gloria, opening prayerforgiveness, Gloria, opening prayer

Liturgy of the Word – readingsLiturgy of the Word – readings

Liturgy of the EucharistLiturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of altarPreparation of altar Donation & giftDonation & gift Eucharistic Prayer – severalEucharistic Prayer – several

Thanksgiving to FatherThanksgiving to Father

Holy Spirit called down on giftsHoly Spirit called down on gifts

Words of consecrationWords of consecration

Offering of sacrificeOffering of sacrifice

Intercessions-Pope, clergy, living, deadIntercessions-Pope, clergy, living, dead Amen – I agreeAmen – I agree Our FatherOur Father Sign of peaceSign of peace Lamb of God- need for God’s mercyLamb of God- need for God’s mercy Breaking of bread and reception of CommunionBreaking of bread and reception of Communion Conclusion – blessing and go forthConclusion – blessing and go forth

Parts of the Eucharistic Parts of the Eucharistic LiturgyLiturgy

Introductory RitesIntroductory Rites Sign of the CrossSign of the Cross Penitential RitePenitential Rite GloriaGloria Opening PrayerOpening Prayer

Liturgy of the WordLiturgy of the Word First ReadingFirst Reading Psalm ResponsePsalm Response Second ReadingSecond Reading GospelGospel HomilyHomily Creed Creed General IntercessionsGeneral Intercessions

Liturgy of the EucharistLiturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the AltarPreparation of the Altar Presentation of the GiftsPresentation of the Gifts Eucharistic PrayerEucharistic Prayer Great AmenGreat Amen Communion RiteCommunion Rite

Our FatherOur FatherLamb of GodLamb of GodReception of Holy Reception of Holy CommunionCommunionPrayer after CommunionPrayer after Communion

Concluding RiteConcluding Rite

The Essential Rite of The Essential Rite of EucharistEucharist

Proper matterProper matter: : unleavened bread and unleavened bread and winewineCorrect words or form:Correct words or form: Changing bread Changing bread and wine into the Body and Blood of and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ by the words: "Take this, all of you, Christ by the words: "Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you . . . Take this, all of you, given up for you . . . Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood of the new and everlasting blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory ofmemory of me.“me.“Designated minister: Designated minister: Bishop or priestBishop or priest

Sacraments of HealingSacraments of Healing

Our new life in Christ can be weakened by Our new life in Christ can be weakened by suffering, illness, death, and the effects of sin.suffering, illness, death, and the effects of sin.

Anointing of the Sick Penance / Reconciliation

Sacraments of HealingSacraments of Healing

IntroductionIntroduction Jesus= physician- souls and bodiesJesus= physician- souls and bodies Paralytic- healed & forgave sinsParalytic- healed & forgave sins

Penance – Reconciliation - Penance – Reconciliation - ConfessionConfession

Penance renews, Penance renews, restores, and strengthens restores, and strengthens our relationship with God our relationship with God and the community after it and the community after it has been damaged by has been damaged by sin.sin.

Penance shows that Penance shows that God’s love is without God’s love is without limitslimits

PenancePenance Sacrament of renewed faith- renews, restores, Sacrament of renewed faith- renews, restores,

strengthens relationship with God & strengthens relationship with God & community after damaged by sincommunity after damaged by sin

God’s love without limits- sign of love & God’s love without limits- sign of love & personal forgivenesspersonal forgiveness

Known as Penance, Reconciliation, Known as Penance, Reconciliation, ConfessionConfession

Begins with Jesus- mission was to sinnersBegins with Jesus- mission was to sinners ““Whatever you bind on earth ….”Whatever you bind on earth ….”

Difference in practices – not essentialsDifference in practices – not essentials33rdrd-5-5thth centuries centuries

Forgiveness of venial sin through Eucharist prayers & Forgiveness of venial sin through Eucharist prayers & works of mercyworks of mercy

Mortal sin – long, difficult time of penanceMortal sin – long, difficult time of penance

Once in a lifetimesOnce in a lifetimes

Took place in publicTook place in public

Often put off till near deathOften put off till near death

66thth century- private confession – counsel and offer century- private confession – counsel and offer forgivenessforgiveness

Thomas Aquinas – 13Thomas Aquinas – 13thth c c Contrition sorrow wipes out sinContrition sorrow wipes out sin Confession necessary for forgiveness of mortal sin – Confession necessary for forgiveness of mortal sin –

penance and absolutionpenance and absolution

Recent reforms – face to faceRecent reforms – face to face

Essential Elements of Essential Elements of PenancePenance

The acts of the person The acts of the person who undergoes conversionwho undergoes conversion ContritionContrition ConfessionConfession SatisfactionSatisfaction

The intervention of the The intervention of the Church Church Absolution from the priestAbsolution from the priest

All Catholics are required to go to All Catholics are required to go to confession at least once per year to confession at least once per year to confess serious sinsconfess serious sins

God Alone Forgives SinGod Alone Forgives Sin

Christian life is marked by Christian life is marked by lifelong conversionlifelong conversion

Even though forgiveness is Even though forgiveness is expressed through the expressed through the Church and this Church and this Sacrament, God alone Sacrament, God alone forgives sinforgives sin

Anointing of the SickAnointing of the Sick

The sacrament The sacrament encourages those who encourages those who are sick to overcome are sick to overcome the alienation caused by the alienation caused by illnessillness

Jesus continues to bring Jesus continues to bring healing through the healing through the prayers of the Church, prayers of the Church, and through the and through the sacraments, especially sacraments, especially the Eucharist and the the Eucharist and the Anointing of the SickAnointing of the Sick

Anointing of the sickAnointing of the sick Inevitable weakness and illnessInevitable weakness and illness Rooted in the letter of JamesRooted in the letter of James Middle AgesMiddle Ages

Only to the dying- Extreme UnctionOnly to the dying- Extreme Unction

Penance and Viaticum (last communion)Penance and Viaticum (last communion) Vatican II – for elderly, major surgeryVatican II – for elderly, major surgery Spiritual effectsSpiritual effects

Able to accept trials of illnessAble to accept trials of illness

Forgiveness of sinsForgiveness of sins

GraceGrace

Contribute to the holiness of the ChurchContribute to the holiness of the Church

United to Passion of ChristUnited to Passion of Christ

Possible restoration of healthPossible restoration of health

Supernatural strength for dyingSupernatural strength for dying Minister- priestMinister- priest Celebration of the SacramentCelebration of the Sacrament

Sometimes during MassSometimes during Mass

Laying on of handsLaying on of hands

Prayer for the personPrayer for the person

Anoint forehead and hands with ChrismAnoint forehead and hands with Chrism

Introductory rites and Scripture readingIntroductory rites and Scripture reading

Blessing with holy waterBlessing with holy water

May hear confessionMay hear confession

Essential Elements of Essential Elements of Anointing of the Sick Anointing of the Sick

The priest or bishopThe priest or bishop • lays his hands on the sick personlays his hands on the sick person prays for the person in the faith of the Churchprays for the person in the faith of the Church anoints the forehead and hands of the sick anoints the forehead and hands of the sick

person with oil previously blessed by a bishop person with oil previously blessed by a bishop

Sacraments at the Sacraments at the Service of CommunionService of Communion

These These sacraments sacraments are directed are directed toward the toward the salvation of salvation of others, not others, not toward those toward those receiving the receiving the sacraments.sacraments.

Matrimony

Holy Orders

Sacraments of ServiceSacraments of Service

Holy OrdersHoly Orders All share in office of priestAll share in office of priest Some with ministerial priesthoodSome with ministerial priesthood

Holy OrdersHoly Orders

The ministerial priesthoodThe ministerial priesthood

Sacramental ordination consecrates Sacramental ordination consecrates certain baptized men to one of three certain baptized men to one of three degrees of a sacred order:degrees of a sacred order: Episcopate – bishopsEpiscopate – bishops Presbyterate – priestsPresbyterate – priests Diaconate – deaconsDiaconate – deacons

TraditionTraditionJesus was a maleJesus was a male

Choose male apostlesChoose male apostles Not something anyone can chooseNot something anyone can choose No one has the right to be ordainedNo one has the right to be ordained Celebration of the sacramentCelebration of the sacrament

Laying on of hands by the bishopLaying on of hands by the bishop

Prayer of consecrationPrayer of consecration

Minister= bishopMinister= bishop Cannot be repeatedCannot be repeated

MatrimonyMatrimony

Marriage is a Marriage is a sacred covenant --sacred covenant --that is an that is an agreement agreement between the between the husband and wife, husband and wife, and between the and between the couple and God.couple and God.

MatrimonyMatrimony Established by GodEstablished by God Modeled after Christ & His ChurchModeled after Christ & His Church St. AugustineSt. Augustine

Procreation of childrenProcreation of children

Chastity & fidelity of spousesChastity & fidelity of spouses

Indissoluble unionIndissoluble union Must be given freelyMust be given freely Mutually confer on each otherMutually confer on each other Gift of unconditional loveGift of unconditional love

EffectsEffectsGrace to love one anotherGrace to love one another

Grace to remain faithfulGrace to remain faithful

Strengthen each other for eternal lifeStrengthen each other for eternal life

Blessed with childrenBlessed with children

Grace to raise children in the faithGrace to raise children in the faith

Called “domestic Church”Called “domestic Church” CelebrationCelebration

Sacred covenantSacred covenant

Liturgy of the Word – importance of marriageLiturgy of the Word – importance of marriage

Special nuptial blessingSpecial nuptial blessing

Holy CommunionHoly Communion

The Essential Rite of The Essential Rite of MatrimonyMatrimony

The essential element of Matrimony isThe essential element of Matrimony is the the mutual consent to marry.mutual consent to marry.

The words of consent must be freely The words of consent must be freely given.given.

Catholics must marry in the presence of a Catholics must marry in the presence of a priest or a deacon, and in the presence of priest or a deacon, and in the presence of two witnesses.two witnesses.

The spouses themselves are the The spouses themselves are the ministers of the sacrament.ministers of the sacrament.

MatrimonyMatrimony

The family is called The family is called “the domestic “the domestic Church.” The family is Church.” The family is a living witness and a living witness and testimony of eternal, testimony of eternal, unbreakable, and unbreakable, and boundless love that boundless love that the couple (and their the couple (and their children) give to one children) give to one another and to the another and to the world.world.

The Seven SacramentsThe Seven Sacraments

The sacraments celebrate Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and The sacraments celebrate Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.the Life.The sacraments are a way for us to live life to the fullest.The sacraments are a way for us to live life to the fullest.The sacraments are the way to allow Jesus to touch our lives.The sacraments are the way to allow Jesus to touch our lives.