SACRAMENTS
In the Catholic faith, there are sacred rituals instituted by Christ, serving as outward signs of inward grace, and helping individuals grow in holiness. These seven visible rites- called Sacraments- convey God's grace and foster spiritual life, marking key moments and transitions in a Catholic's journey of faith. We categorize our sacraments into three categories, scroll below to learn more and discover how you can enter into the sacramental life of the Church through St. Stephen the Witness.
Sacraments of Christian Initiation
Baptism
The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters. . . . Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.
We are happy to prepare anyone- adults, college students, young people- to receive the graces of baptism, as well to walk with parents who wish to present their child for baptism!
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Reception into the Church
While not a formal sacrament, the Church has a rite in order for individuals already one with us through baptism to profess their faith in Christ Jesus and to promise to uphold the teaching of the Catholic Church.
Baptism
The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters. . . . Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.
We are happy to prepare anyone- adults, college students, young people- to receive the graces of baptism, as well to walk with parents who wish to present their child for baptism!
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Reception into the Church
While not a formal sacrament, the Church has a rite in order for individuals already one with us through baptism to profess their faith in Christ Jesus and to promise to uphold the teaching of the Catholic Church.