What are the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church?
The seven sacraments are Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance (Reconciliation), Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, they are efficacious signs of grace that sanctify human life, build up the Body of Christ, and give worship to God.
How the Seven Sacraments Are Grouped
Three sacraments — Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders — imprint an indelible spiritual character on the soul and therefore cannot be repeated (CCC 1121).
Sources & Further Reading
Scripture: Matthew 28:19 · Matthew 26:26-28 · John 20:23 · James 5:14 · Matthew 19:6
Catechism of the Catholic Church: CCC 1113 · CCC 1116 · CCC 1121 · CCC 1128 · CCC 1212 · CCC 1421 · CCC 1534
Go Deeper
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