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CELEBRATING
the
SACRAMENTS
The 7 Sacraments
Special celebrations that help us
become better Christians and
move us closer to Jesus
The 7 Sacraments
3 SETS
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
– BAPTISM
– EUCHARIST
– CONFIRMATION
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
– RECONCILIATION
– ANOINTING OF THE SICK
SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE
– HOLY ORDERS
– MARRIAGE
The 7 Sacraments
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
Each sacrament uses signs and symbols
to explain what happens when it is
celebrated
The 7 Sacraments
BAPTISM
We become God’s Children
- part of God’s family:
Christians
We receive the Holy Spirit
Our sin is forgiven
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Water, Easter Candle,
White Garment, Oil
The 7 Sacraments
EUCHARIST
We receive
the Body of Christ
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Bread and wine
The 7 Sacraments
CONFIRMATION
We receive the
Holy Spirit
We become
adult Christians
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Laying of Hands, Oil of chrism
SYMBOL of the HOLY SPIRIT: Flame
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RECONCILIATION
CONFESSION
PENANCE
God forgives us
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Confessing sins
Express our sorrow
Contrition; Absolution
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ANOINTING
OF THE
SICK
Jesus helps people who are ill.
The priest prays for them
and anoints them.
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Oil of anointing; Laying of Hands; Sign of the Cross
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HOLY ORDERS
A man is Ordained
to Serve in the Church
as a priest
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Laying of hands
Anointing with oil
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MARRIAGE
Man and woman become One
to form a family.
They are united in Love
for each other and
for children they may have.
SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Rings; Consent
The 7 Sacraments
3 SETS
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
– BAPTISM
– EUCHARIST
– CONFIRMATION
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
– RECONCILIATION
– ANOINTING OF THE SICK
SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE
– HOLY ORDERS
– MARRIAGE
CONCLUDING PRAYER
People preparing
for baptism
First
Communion
Children
People who want
to celebrate
Reconciliation
People preparing
for confirmation
Sick
people
Priests
Married People
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