Explore the seven Catholic sacraments and discover how Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony accompany Catholics through the great moments of Christian life. The Marian Journal’s Sacraments Explained guides make Catholic teaching approachable through clear explanations of each sacrament’s meaning, biblical and historical foundations, symbols, traditions, preparation, and place within the life of the Church. Learn what happens during a Catholic Baptism, why Catholics receive the Eucharist, what to expect at Confession, the meaning of Confirmation and choosing a patron saint, how Catholic marriage becomes a sacramental covenant, why priests receive Holy Orders, and when the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated. Whether you are preparing for a sacrament, helping a child understand the Faith, participating in OCIA, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of Catholic teaching, discover how the Catholic sacraments make God’s grace visible through the ordinary materials and defining moments of human life.
A Catholic life may begin beside a baptismal font and end with prayers spoken quietly beside a bed. Between those two moments come the ordinary years of human life: school and work, friendships and family, marriage for some and priesthood for others, children...
