Title: Introduction to Catholic Worship | The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Headings: Introduction to Catholic Worship
WORSHIP
Introduction to Catholic Worship
THE FOUNDATIONAL BELIEFS OF CATHOLICISM
THE SACRAMENTS
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING MASS

Content: THE SACRAMENTS
As the only remedy for sin, the divine grace of God is experienced by Catholic believers through the seven sacraments – rites instituted by Jesus and practiced by His followers as acts of worship. Just as Jesus is both human and divine, the sacraments are physical signs that give the very divine grace they symbolize. Through the sacraments we receive Jesus. Baptism: As the first and foundational sacrament, Baptism symbolizes the death and resurrection of Christ, incorporating recipients into the Church in a bond of unity. Using water to represent this spiritual rebirth, the recipient is cleansed of sin and adopted into the family of God. Confirmation: This sacrament is the culmination of the process through which the baptized is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. Individuals prepare for Confirmation through service to those in need and study of Catholic principles so that at Confirmation, he or she can recommit to participate in the Church’s mission and imitate the love and service of Christ. Holy Eucharist: