What is a Sacrament

A Sacrament is an outward sign of an inward grace. Each of the seven Sacraments was instituted by Jesus Christ Himself, and its origin is recorded in Sacred Scripture. Traditionally, these Sacraments have been divided into three categories: 

Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism: “Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matt. 28:19)

Eucharist: “Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples saying, “Take and eat, this is my body; do this in remembrance of me.” (Matt. 26:26, Luke 22:19)

Confirmation: “When the advocate comes...He will testify about me.”
(John 15:26) See also (Acts 8:14-17) 

Sacraments of Healing

Reconciliation: “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” (John 20:23)

Anointing of the sick: “Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority...to cure every disease and every illness.” (Matt. 12:1)

Sacraments of Commitment

Holy Matrimony: “They are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined let no man put asunder.” (Mark 10:8-9)