The sacraments are special signs of God’s love and presence, instituted by Jesus. The sacraments join Catholics all over the world with Jesus Christ and with one another. The 7 Sacraments are the most important celebrations of the Church.

Each of the sacraments is a sign of God present in our lives. The sacraments are different from other signs: sacraments truly bring about, or effect, what they represent and are therefore the most important celebrations of the Church. A sacrament is an effective sign given to us by Jesus Christ through which we share in God’s life. The 7 Sacraments celebrated in the Catholic Church are: