The Sacraments | St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church | Jackson, Michigan

Learn about the seven Sacraments at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Jackson, MI—what each is, preparation steps, and how to receive them.

Learn about the seven Sacraments at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Jackson, MI—what each is, preparation steps, and how to receive them.

The Catholic Sacraments: Divine Life in the Soul

Baptism

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Catholic Baptism is a sacrament in which a person is cleansed of original sin, reborn as a child of God, and welcomed into the Church.

Reconciliation

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Catholic Reconciliation is the sacrament in which a person confesses sins to a priest, receives absolution, and is restored to God’s grace and the Church.

Holy Eucharist

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The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament in which Catholics receive the Body and Blood of Christ under the appearances of bread and wine as spiritual nourishment.

Confirmation

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Confirmation is the sacrament in which Catholics receive the Holy Spirit to strengthen their faith and become fully initiated members of the Church.

Holy Orders

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Holy Orders is the sacrament in which a man is ordained as a deacon, priest, or bishop to serve the Church through ministry and the sacraments.

Holy Matrimony

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Holy Matrimony is the sacrament in which a man and a woman are united in lifelong covenantal love, reflecting Christ’s union with the Church.

Anointing of the Sick

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Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament in which a priest prays over and anoints a seriously ill or elderly person with oil for spiritual strength, healing, and peace.

Funerals

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A Catholic Funeral is the liturgy in which the Church commends the deceased to God’s mercy, prays for their soul, and offers hope of resurrection in Christ.