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What are the seven sacraments?

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In short: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. Seven moments, one whole life. CCC 1113 CCC 1210

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There are seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. CCC 1113 CCC 1210

They touch all the stages and important moments of Christian life. CCC 1210

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Birth, growing up, food for the road, healing, a vocation. Jesus meets you at every stage.

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How we know · 2 Catechism paragraphs

1. Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1113, 1210 (official text on vatican.va).

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