“The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.” – The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1113

For information on the Sacraments and Rites of the Church, please contact the Liturgy Centre / Religious Education Team, or read a little more about each sacrament below.

Anointing

Anointing of the Sick celebrates and reminds us of God’s compassion and helps us to experience spiritual – and sometimes physical – strengthening when we are ill.

Baptism

Baptism signifies our immersion in the Christian life and marks our spiritual rebirth in the Church.

Confirmation

Confirmation seals our Baptism and confirms our commitment both to the Church and to the work of Christ in the world.

Eucharist

Eucharist celebrates our life together as a community, the presence of Christ in our midst, the Word that is proclaimed and explained, many dimensions of the paschal mystery of death and rebirth. We celebrate our unity with Christ in communion and service.

Marriage

Matrimony joins two people in marriage for a lifetime of dedication to each other’s well-being and the well-being of their children and the community.

Ordination

Ordination integrates men into the holy orders of bishops, priests and deacons, empowering them for a lifetime of leadership and service in the Church.

Reconciliation

Reconciliation celebrates and reminds us of God’s mercy and helps us to experience divine forgiveness, to forgive ourselves and to become reconciled with others.