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Sacraments

The seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church are Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance (or Reconciliation), Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders.

The Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are referred to as the Sacraments of Initation, meaning a person who has received all three is fully initiated into the Catholic faith.

The Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick and Penance/Reconcilitation are known as the Healing Sacraments. The healing may or may not be physical -- these two Sacraments focus on spiritual health.

Holy Orders (received by a man who is ordained a deacon, priest, and/or bishop) and Marriage are Sacraments of Service. These Sacraments are undertaken in service to the "other:" a faith community, a diocese, a school, a mission, or one's own spouse and family. The desire of both of these vocations is to help the other gain Heaven.

To learn more about each of the sacraments or about receiving them at Blessed Sacrament, select the related link below.

Looking to schedule a sacrament? Please call the parish office (850-222-1321).