The Seven Sacraments

Question 1

What is a sacrament?

Answer 1

It is a sacred religious ritual or ceremony.

Question 2

Baptism

Answer 2

Initiation into the Christian community, cleansing from sin, and rebirth through water and the Holy Spirit.

Question 3

Eucharist

Holy Communion

Answer 3

Sharing in the body and blood of Christ through the consecrated bread and wine, commemorating the Last Supper.

Question 4

Confirmation

Answer 4

Receiving the Holy Spirit and affirming one’s commitment to the Christian faith, often performed in adolescence.

Question 5

Reconcilliation

Confession

Answer 5

Seeking forgiveness for sins through confession to a priest and receiving absolution.

Roman Catholic - specific booth to go into to retain privacy, Person say

Question 6

Anointing of the sick

Answer 6

Administering holy oil to the sick or those in danger of death, invoking God’s healing and comfort.

Question 7

Holy Orders

Answer 7

Consecration of individuals as clergy (deacons, priests, bishops) for leadership and service in the Church.

Question 8

Matrimony (marriage)

Answer 8

Sacramental union between a man and a woman, symbolizing the love between Christ and the Church.