St. Ignatius of Loyola
Catholic Church
Sacraments
Learn more about Sacraments according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Infant Baptism
When we’re born, we all have something called original sin. It was the one first committed by Adam and Eve.
When we receive the Sacrament of Baptism, we are washed of that sin and of all those committed before receiving it.
We’re made sons and daughters of God and we officially become a part of the Church.
Baptism Ages 7- Adults/ RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults and children age 7 and older enter the Church.
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
Every day, Jesus turns bread and wine into His Body and Blood during the Holy Mass. This happens at the moment called the Consecration. This way we can eat and receive Him in our soul.
Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Eucharist during the Last Supper with the twelve apostles. This sacrament has a bonus: it forgives venial sins and fortifies us against committing mortal ones in the future. It’s Jesus Himself who is within us.
Youth Confirmation
"Our Youth Confirmation Program, assisted by the Holy Spirit, works towards, as the Catechism states, “leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit - his actions, his gifts, and his biddings - in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. (C.C.C 1309) Our goal is to help form each candidate towards a better understanding of the Catholic faith while also preparing them to better recognize the Holy Spirit working in their life before and after the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Adult Confirmation
It is common for us to realize as adults that we want to know more about our faith and to wrestle with some of the more difficult questions we have.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a great gift from God! God forgives every action and sin of ours that has offended Him when we go to Confession and ask for His mercy and forgiveness.
We must be truly sorry for the bad we’ve done and the good we’ve left undone. Going to confession gives us a tremendous peace and increases our strength to be good Christians, good sons and daughters of God.
Matrimony
The Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church is a sacred ceremony where two people (a man and a woman) who love each other make a commitment to spend the rest of their lives together in a partnership of love and faithfulness. They are united in a special way by God and receive the Church's blessing on their relationship. Through this sacrament, the couple is empowered to love and support each other and to raise any children they have in the Catholic faith.
Holy Orders
The Sacrament of Holy Orders is a special ceremony where men become priests or deacons to serve God and the Church. They learn how to lead the community, teach about God, and help people in their spiritual journey.
Anointing of the Sick
God loves the sick. When someone is very sick or very old and could die soon, they need God’s help for that moment. Anointing by a priest helps bring strength, peace and encouragement. Part of this sacrament is forgiving all the sins of the sick person and preparing him or her for their time of death.
The sick, with their pain and suffering, help Jesus to carry the Cross, and at the same time, He helps them during the last moments of their lives.
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