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The Seven Catholic Sacraments
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The Seven Catholic Sacraments
The Seven Catholic Sacraments
The Latin word sacramentum means “a sign of the sacred.” The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God’s saving presence. That’s what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are at the same time signs and instruments of God’s grace. If you learn more about the sacraments, you can celebrate them more fully. To learn more about the individual sacraments, please follow the links below. To arrange to receive a Sacrament, please contact the St. Thomas Main Office. Baptism
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church’s way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God. Click to learn more about the Sacrament of Baptism >>
First Eucharist
Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal.