In the Catholic Church, sacraments are visible signs of invisible graces instituted by Jesus Christ. They are considered sacred rites that convey God’s grace and strengthen a Catholic’s relationship with God. In addition to the sacraments, the Catholic Church also celebrates liturgical seasons and feasts throughout the year. These sacraments and celebrations are an integral part of the faith and provide Catholics with a framework for living our faith, deepening our relationship with God, and expressing our love for Christ and the Church.
Attend a Catholic Mass
Mass is the central act of Catholic worship, a celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through the Eucharist.
Become a Catholic
For adults, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process of education and spiritual formation that culminates in reception of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
Receive the Sacrament of Baptism
Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the Catholic Church, symbolising cleansing from sin, rebirth in Christ, and incorporation into the Christian community.
Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Reconciliation offers Catholics the opportunity to confess sins, receive God’s forgiveness, and restore one’s relationship with God and the Church community.
Receive your First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion marks a Catholic’s first reception of the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation is the sacrament of maturity in the Catholic Church, signifying a deepening of one’s faith, commitment to live a Christian life, and reception of the Holy Spirit.
Get married in the Catholic Church
Marriage is a sacrament that signifies a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, representing their lifelong commitment to love, fidelity, and mutual support.
Anointing of the Sick
This sacrament gives a special grace which prepares a sick person for the journey to the Father’s house, by uniting them intimately to the passion of Christ and providing comfort, peace, courage, and the forgiveness of sins if they are not able to make a confession.