A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace Sacraments are moments of grace that intensify and celebrate what God is doing at all times in our lives. The sacraments are words and actions, enabling them to be accessible to our human nature. By the action of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit they make present the grace that they signify.
The Church classifies the sacraments as follows:
Sacraments of Initiation:
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
Sacraments of Healing:
- Reconciliation
- Anointing
Sacraments of Service:
- Matrimony
- Holy Orders