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 need to be constantly reminded that the sacraments are the inherent expression of His mercy every time they are ...

He instituted the sacrament of holy orders at the same time he is instituted ... some of the disciples to “…pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom ...

Children prepare for their First Holy Communion in school but the sacrament takes place in church and is usually followed by a party. At their First Holy Communion, children are allowed to have ...