The sacrament of reconciliation is a sacrament of healing. The word reconciliation means ‘to be at peace again’. Catholics believe ... of the sea. — Micah 7:19 When satisfaction is given ...

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1604 Catholic Christians believe that God is present at the marriage ceremony and witnesses the promises made before him. The rings given at the marriage ceremony ...

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

It is most unfortunate that the sacrament of the anointing of the sick — one of the seven signs instituted by Christ to ...

The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as ... helps underline the unity of the sacraments of Christian initiation. 89 Cf. Roman Ritual , Rite of Confirmation ...