Sacraments

The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ
and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1131)

A Sacrament is a sign, given to the church by Christ that transmits God’s grace to the faithful. Our seven Sacraments are signs that actually convey God's grace. Through them God gives us the graces necessary to live a truly human life. Each of the Sacraments has their origin in Christ’s ministry.

The purpose of the Sacraments is to sanctify us, to build up the Body of Christ and to give worship to God. They are opportunities for us to make Christ present in our everyday lives in a very special way. When we meet Christ in one of the Church's sacraments we grow in our faith and our relationship with God. The liturgical and devotional life of Corpus Christi Parish revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments.

The seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church are:

Sacraments of Initiation that initiate the faithful into God’s life:

• Baptism
• Confirmation
• Eucharist

Sacraments of Healing that provide healing and reconciliation for the faithful:

• Reconciliation
• Anointing of the Sick

Sacraments at the Service of Communion that identify the roles that the faithful can take in service to God’s community:

• Holy Orders
• Matrimony