The Sacraments
Seven signs of Christ's grace, given through the Church.
Baptism Baptismus
The doorway to the Christian life. In Baptism we are freed from original sin, born anew as children of God and made members of the Church.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1213.
Confirmation Confirmatio
Completes Baptism. The Holy Spirit strengthens the baptised to live and witness to the faith, sealed with the anointing of chrism.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1285.
Holy Eucharist Eucharistia
The source and summit of Christian life. Bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, truly present, offered and received at Mass.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1374.
Reconciliation (Confession) Paenitentia
Christ forgives sins committed after Baptism through the ministry of a priest. We confess, are sorry, receive absolution and make amends.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1461.
Anointing of the Sick Unctio infirmorum
Strength, peace and courage for those who are seriously ill, elderly and frail, or facing surgery. It is for the living, not only the dying.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1499.
Holy Orders Ordo
Christ continues to shepherd his people through bishops, priests and deacons, ordained to teach, sanctify and serve.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1536.
Holy Matrimony Matrimonium
The lifelong, faithful and fruitful covenant of a man and a woman, a sign of Christ's love for his Church.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1601.
At the chaplaincy
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated every Saturday immediately after the Morning Mass (and at any time upon personal request to the priests). Infant baptism is celebrated after the morning Mass on the third Saturday of every month. For baptism, confirmation, marriage, anointing or pastoral counseling, and for any sacramental preparation, please contact the chaplaincy office or speak to a priest after Mass.
Questions about what the Church teaches? See Questions and Answers.