Sacraments
The sacraments of the Catholic Church are "efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. The visible rites by which the sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required dispositions.”
-Catechism of the Catholic Church 1131
The sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant, and important for Catholic Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence. For more information about the sacraments or on sacramental preparation at All Saints, scroll below or contact the parish office at 480-985-7655.
Baptism
Baptism is the initial sacrament of faith. Through Baptism, we are freed from Original Sin and are welcomed into the community of the Catholic Church.
Baptisms can take place at any age.
Eucharist
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving.
“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.” — John 6:54
Confirmation
In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.
Reconciliation
The sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance or Confession) allows the faithful, to obtain, through God's mercy, pardon for having offended Him.
Anointing of the Sick
In the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin – and sometimes even from physical ailment.
Marriage
The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract.
"For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh."
— Genesis 2:24
Holy Orders
Ordination to the priesthood is always a call and a gift from God. Christ reminded his Apostles that they needed to ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into the harvest. Those who seek priesthood respond generously to God's call using the words of the prophet, "Here I am, send me" (Is 6:8).
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
