Title: What is a sacrament in the Catholic Church?
Headings: What is a sacrament in the Catholic Church?
What is a sacrament in the Catholic Church?
Sacraments are outward signs instituted by Christ, and entrusted to the Church, to give grace.
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Content: The seven sacraments instituted by Christ are as follows: BaptismConfirmationHoly EucharistPenanceAnointing of the SickHoly OrdersMatrimony
The purpose of this article is to give a basic introduction to the concept of the sacraments. and is not meant to provide an in-depth theological examination. If you are interested in learning more about the sacraments, read the relevant section in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Read more: Are the 7 sacraments mentioned in the Bible? Tags: Catechism Liturgy
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