What are the 7 sacrements?

Answer 1

The seven sacraments are rites of passages that believers as a whole must complete to obtain salvation. Though not everyone has to complete all of them.

The seven sacraments are:

1. Baptism

2. Confirmation

3. Confession (Penance)

4. Holy Communion

5. Marriage or Matrimony

6. Holy Orders

7. The Anointing of the Sick

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Catholic AnswerThe three Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion. In the Western Rite, you receive them as Baptism, Penance, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. Holy Orders and Matrimony are received later in life, and Anointing near the end. Penance and Baptism are known as sacraments of the dead as they can be validly and fruitfully received by a person who is not in a state of grace, and, if needed, anointing of the sick. The rest are sacraments of the living, which means one must be in a state of grace to receive them. Of these, four (Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony and Holy Orders), however, confirmation, matrimony, and priesthood are received validly even in a state of sin, which means that you are validly confirmed, married, or ordained even if you were not in a state of grace. You would not receive the grace from the sacrament until you validly receive penance. The Sacraments are sometimes grouped as:

Sacraments of Service: Holy Orders and Matrimony

Sacraments of Initation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist

Sacraments of Healing: Penance and Unction (Anointing)

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from The Baltimore Catechism:

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574. Q. What is a Sacrament?

A. A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.

577. Q. How many Sacraments are there?

A. There are seven Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction [Anointing], Holy Orders, and Matrimony.

581. Q. Do the Sacraments recall in any way the means by which Our Lord merited the graces we receive through them?

A. The Sacraments recall in many ways the means by which Our Lord merited the graces we receive through them. Baptism recalls His profound humility; confirmation His ceaseless prayer; Holy Eucharist His care of the needy; Penance His mortified life; Extreme Unction His model death; Holy Orders His establishment of the priesthood, and Matrimony His close union with the Church.

582. Q. Give, for example, the outward sign in Baptism and Confirmation.

A. The outward sign in Baptism is the pouring of the water and the saying of the words of Baptism. The outward sign in Confirmation is the anointing with oil, the saying of the words of Confirmation and the placing of the Bishop's hands over the person he confirms.

Answer 2

Answer: The seven sacraments as celebrated by Catholic, Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Old Catholic and Anglican churches are: Baptism: Baptism welcomes a person into the fold of the Church and also washes away all sin. It is a celebration of God's promise to be with the one who is baptised whenever things become tough i.e. temptation, sadness etc. Water symbolises cleansing and new life; the lighted candle symbolises the light of Christ, the oil of Catechumens symbolises the need to be strong and the oil of chrism symbolises being chosen (in the Old Testament priests, prophets and kings were anointed with chrism). This sacrament is in direct obedience to the command of Christ. Confirmation/Chrismation: This is celebrated immediately after Baptism in the Eastern traditions, and later in the western traditions. In the Eastern churches Confirmation is seen as a sign of being chosen and in the Western churches it is seen as a time when people respond to the call of Christ by committing themselves to Him. Eucharist: The Eucharist is the celebration of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ. It is when the Church gathers to remember all that Christ did and look forward to His return. In the Eucharist Christians are nourished by receiving the Body and Blood of Christ in Holy Communion. In receiving Communion, the Christian becomes united with Christ in a special way and is drawn closer to Him. It is food for the soul. This sacrament is in direct obedience to the command of Christ who told His followers to do so in remembrance of Him. Reconcilation: When we sin, we hurt our relationship with God, with others and with ourselves; thus there needs to be a healing on each of these levels. God's forgiveness is constant, true and unconditional. Sometimes the most difficult part is to forgive ourselves for what we have done. God continually calls to us to return, to to be healed and restored. As part of the healing there is a need to tell the truth (confess). In the sacrament of Reconciliation the penitent confesses (admits the situation) and is absolved through the power of the Holy Spirit, and reconciled to the Church (others). As Christ forgave sin, this sacrament celebrates the continuing forgiveness by God and is in direct obedience to Christ who said "Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven." Matrimony: The love that God has for humanity is reflected in the love that two people have for one another. In marriage, the couple declares their love and fidelity before witnesses and asks God for His blessing. The Scriptures sanctify marriage by comparing the relationship of the Christ and the Church as a union between husband and wife. This sacrament reminds us that, just as Christ was present at the wedding in Cana, so He is present with the couple, helping them to be faithful and to reflect His love. Holy Orders: This is when a person is ordained (called) to service in the diaconate, presbyterate (priesthood) or episcopacy. As Old Testament priests were ordained and anointed, so those called to Holy Orders are ordained and anointed. Like Baptism and Confirmation, Ordination is not repeatable because it is a commitment for life, a setting apart of a man to serve God's holy People. As Christ gave Himself completely, so those ordained are called to give themselves totally to Christ's Body, the Church. Anointing of the Sick: This is when the priest, in the name of the Church, calls on the Holy Spirit to strengthen someone who is seriously ill, and asks Christ to stretch forth His healing hand. If the person is near to death, or about to undergo a serious operation, there is normally an absolution from sin. As Christ reached out in mercy and healed the sick, so the Church is with those who are ill, calling upon Christ to be present. Basically, the seven sacraments are religious celebrations of important, significant moments in the lives of Christians.

Answer 3

The Seven Sacraments

Baptism- You are welcomed into the church

Confession- You confess your little sins from when you were free of the original sin

Eucharist- You receive God, in the form of Bread and Wine

Confirmation- You confirm that you want to be part of the Catholic Church

Marriage- You get married with someone who you are going to live the rest of your life with.

Holy Orders-If you want to become a priest or nun you take on Holy Orders

Anointing of the Sick-When you are sick and nearly dying you receive the sacrament of the sick.

Answer 4

the holy sacrements are they are in order :)

1.Baptism

2.Confession

3.Communion

4.Confirmation

5.Holy Orders

6.Annointing Of The Sick

7.Marrige :)

Hope this helps ya!!!

Answer 5

Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony
1. Baptism 2. Confirmation 3. Holy Order 4. Matrimony 5. Penance 6. Holy Eucharist 7. Anointing of the sick

Answer 6

There are seven sacraments observed by the Catholic Church. The seven sacraments are baptism, confession, communion, confirmation, marriage or holy orders, and anointing of the sick. Baptism is usually received during infancy when the child's parents decide to ask that their child become a member of the church. The purpose of baptism is to wash away original sin, caused by Adam and Eve. Confession is when the individual asks for forgiveness for their sins. Communion is when the individual receives the body and blood of Christ. Confirmation is when the individual becomes an adult within the church, the Holy Spirit is received by the candidate. Marriage is when two individuals are made one in their promise to each other and to God. Holy Orders is when an individual decides to dedicate their lives to God and his work. Anointing of the sick is when a person is said to be on their death bed, and a priest gives them their final blessing before death.

Answer 7

Seven Sacraments in the Catholic Church:

Baptism

Confirmation

Penance (reconciliation)

Eucharist (communion)

Matrimony

Holy Orders

Anointing of the sick

Answer 8

Holy orders, baptism, penance, Confirmation, Anointing of the sick, Matrimony, and Holy Communion

Answer 9

The seven sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church are:

1. Baptism, 2. Confirmation, 3. Penance, 4. Eucharist, 5. Anointing of the Sick,

6. Holy Orders, 7. Matrimony.