The Seven Sacraments
Sacrament
Baptism -Water
Matter and Form: water “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Sign: Cleansing and entry into the Church
Minister: Priest
Confirmation –Chrism (oil)
Master and Form: “Be sealed with the Holy Spirit.”
Sign: become a member in life of the Church
Minister: Priest
Reconciliation-Confession
Master and Form: “I absolve you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Sign: Forgiveness and reconciliation in the community
Minister: Priest
Eucharist-Bread and wine
Master and Form: The words of consecration
Sign: Nourishment for the spiritual life
Minister: Priest
Anointing of the Sick- oil of the sick
Master and Form: Words and actions of anointing
Sign: Christ’s care for the sick and dying
Minister: Priest
Matrimony-bride and groom
Master and Form: Exchange of marriage vows
Sing: Christ’s action in the vocation of marriage and family life
Minister: Priest
Holy Orders-holy oils
Master and Form: Laying on the hands, bishop’s words of ordination
Sign: Priest’s role in life sacramental ministry
Minister: Bishop
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