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A Sacrament is: an outward sign of inward grace, instituted by Jesus Christ for our sanctification. The sacraments of the Christian dispensation are not mere signs or badges; they do not merely signify Divine grace, but in virtue of their Divine institution, they cause that grace in the souls of women and men.
Glory To God American Catholic Church is a sacramentally based church. We understand that some object to the sacramental system because of its use of bread, wine, oil and water. They tend to feel that spiritual things should be divorced from lowly matter but we believe that God uses and the Bible supports, the use of these materials, in the sacraments, to convey His grace. In Genesis, God looked at all he had created and called it “very good .” Genesis 1:31
These seven sacraments are:
If you are interested in learning more about any of the sacraments or wish to schedule the reception of them,, please call the church office at 801-394-0204.
The Lord Jesus desires that we all have a rich and full abundant life in Him, so it is He that first instituted and sanctioned these very sacraments.
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In Confirmation, we are given the Holy Spirit we each need to bring about the work of the Lord, not by our strength, but, by His. Not by our words, but His. In Confirmation the beneficiary receives ,an increase of sanctifying grace which makes the recipient a "perfect Christian"; and also a special sacramental grace consisting in the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost and notably in the strength and courage to confess boldly the name of Christ. |
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Holy Matrimony / Marriage |
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Holy Matrimony / Marriage: is the sacrament of love and honor and if God wills it the raising of children. This union of two hearts was sanctioned by our Lord at the wedding of Cana and solemnized by the church throughout its history. Here before His time had come, He turned water into wine, at a wedding where he was an invited guest, along with his mother, Mary. |
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In Holy Orders: (Ordination of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons and the Solemn Vows of nuns) Holy Orders or Solemn Vows are the special graces given by God to a person. In this office of service to the Lord and to His people that person commits their whole life to God. |
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In the Anointing of the Sick, the Sacrament is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. It is most likely one of the last sacraments one will receive. A sacrament is an outward sign established by Jesus Christ to confer inward grace. In more basic terms, it is a rite that is performed to convey God’s grace to the recipient, through the power of the Holy Spirit. |
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In Holy Communion, we receive the fullness of life in Jesus Christ. It is the source and summit of our faith. For it is in this most humble and divine banquet that we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus, who suffered and died for us, so that we would all be one with Him. |
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In Penance, which is also referred to as Confession, we are given audience with a loving God who forgives us our sins. Once more we find, that the people who listened to John the Baptist preach at the Jordan River, came to him confessing their sins before they were baptized. His proclamation was this: Repent! Be baptized and turn from your evil ways, for the Kingdom of God is near at hand! I baptize you with water; there is one who comes after me, who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. |
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In Baptism we are born again in Christ. Our sins are washed away and we become a new creature in Christ. Jesus told us that baptism is an essential step of drawing near to the Father in seeking forgiveness of our sins, and entering into a new relationship with God. “Jesus answered, I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.” John 3:5
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