God has promised to be “mindful of his holy covenant and ... 2:1-3 are each made up of seven Hebrew words). What connection might this have with the sacraments? The answer lies in realizing ...

The holy Eucharist is not only a sacrament; it is also a sacrifice-the holy sacrifice of the Mass. [21] Cf. CCC, 1486, 1497. Individual and integral confession of grave sins followed by absolution ...

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1542 Holy Orders differs from other sacraments as it has three separate stages. It can only be given by a man who has himself undertaken all three rites and has ...

Catholics believe that Christians are made holy by carrying out these acts, and that the rites lead to a strengthening of humanity’s connection with God. The seven sacraments touch all stages ...