Tri-Parish Catholic Community St. Ann • OLPH • Mother of Sorrows

The Sacramental Life

Sacraments

The Sacraments are outward signs instituted by Christ to give grace. They are not merely parish milestones; they are encounters with the living Lord.

An infant receiving the Sacrament of Baptism at St. Ann Catholic Church
Baptism
Sacred Heart statue in a church
Confession and mercy
Priest holding the Eucharist above the chalice
The Holy Eucharist

The Seven Sacraments

The Church traditionally speaks of the Sacraments as Sacraments of Initiation, Healing, and Service.

Sacraments of Initiation

These Sacraments bring us into the life of Christ and His Church.

Baptism

Baptism is the first Sacrament and the doorway into the Christian life. Parents seeking Baptism for a child contact the parish office for preparation and scheduling.

Confirmation

Confirmation strengthens the baptized with the gift of the Holy Spirit and completes Christian initiation.

Holy Eucharist

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. Catholics receive Our Lord truly present: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.

Sacraments of Healing

Christ heals, forgives, strengthens, and restores His people through these Sacraments.

Confession

Reconciliation

In Confession, Christ forgives sins through the ministry of the priest and restores the soul to grace.

Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick is for Catholics facing serious illness, surgery, advanced age, or danger of death. For urgent sacramental needs, call the parish office.

Sacraments of Service

These Sacraments are ordered toward the service of God, the Church, and others.

Marriage

Holy Matrimony

Catholic marriage is a covenant ordered toward the good of the spouses and the welcoming of children. Couples contact the parish before setting a wedding date or making final plans.

Holy Orders

Through Holy Orders, bishops, priests, and deacons are ordained for sacred service. Men discerning a vocation can contact the pastor or the parish office.

Next Step

Contact the Parish Office.

Sacramental preparation, paperwork, sponsor requirements, records, and scheduling are confirmed directly with the parish office.