Baptism- the rite of the sacrament is the celebrant says, I baptize you in the name of the father, and of the son and of the holy spirit. It is the sacrament in which we are freed from sin, become children of God, and are welcomed into the Church. The symbols of Baptism are: The white garment The Easter candle Sacred Chrism Holy water The White Garment- it symbolizes the childs new life in Christ. The celebrant says, See in this white garment the outward sign of your Christian dignity.
Confirmation- the sacrament in which we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in a special way. The right of the sacrament is to renew you baptismal promise and receive the gift of the Holy spirit. We complete the 3 sacraments of Christian Initiation.
The symbols of the sacrament are: Holy Spirit as a dove Fire Chrism Holy Water- it represents the waters of baptism which is very sacred.
Eucharist- the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine. Do this in memory of me is the rite of the sacrament.
Some symbols of the sacrament are: the bread and wine. Bundles of wheat Bread and wine- the bread known also as the host represents the body of Christ and the wine represents the blood of Christ.
Reconciliation-the sacrament by which our relationship with God and the church is strengthened or restored and our sins are forgiven. Some symbols of the sacrament are: Purple The cross Ashes A pair of keys Ashes-it symbols old testament times. Jesus made him self a symbol of ashes.
Anointing of the sick-the sacrament by which Gods grace and comfort are given to those who are seriously ill or suffering because of their old age.
The symbols of the sacrament are: Laying on of the hands Prayer of Faith Anointing with oil Sacred Chrism
Laying on of Hands- it is a gesture of healing used by Jesus and the early church. Jesus often healed the sick by putting his hands on people or simply touching them.