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The Sacrament of Baptism.
Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, “All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you.”
Matthew 28: 18-19
What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says.
New Advent.
Baptism application form (PDF file).
Rite for parents requesting Baptism.
Rite for the Baptism of Chlidren within the Mass.
Rite for the Baptism of Chlidren outside Mass. Questions about the Sacrament of Baptism. |
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The Sacrament of Confirmation.
When Pentecost day came around, they had all met together when suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of a violent wind which filled the entire house in which they were sitting; and there appeared to them tongues as of fire; these separated and came to rest on the head of each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit …”.
Acts of the Apostles 2: 1-3
What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says.
New Advent.
Rite for those prepring for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Confirmation preparation programme 2014/2015.
Rite for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Questions about the Sacrament of Confirmation. |
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The Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had said the blessing he broke it and gave it to the disciples. “Take it and eat.” he said, “this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he handed it to them saying, “Drink from this, all of you, for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
Matthew 26: 26-28
What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says.
New Advent.
Rite of reception for those to be admitted to receive their first Holy Communion.
First Holy Communion preparation programme 2014/2015. |
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The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
After saying this he breathed on them and said: "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone's sins, they are forgiven; if you retain anyone's sins, they are retained."
John 20: 22-23.
What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says.
New Advent.
Rite of preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Reconciliation preparation programme 2014. How do I do to Confession? |
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The Anointing of the Sick.
Any one of you who is ill should send for the elders of the church, and they must anoint the sick person with oil in the name of the Lord and pray over him. The prayer of faith will save the sick person and the Lord will raise him up again; and if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.
James 5: 14-15.
What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says. New Advent. |
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The Sacrament of Holy Orders.
So I now say to you: You are Peter and on this rock I will build my community. And the gates of the underworld can never overpower it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of Heaven: whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
Matthew 16: 18-19.
What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says. New Advent. |
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The Sacrament of Matrimony.
He answered, “Have you not read that the Creator from the beginning made them male and female and that he said: This is why a man leaves his father and mother and becomes attached to his wife, and the two become one flesh? They are no longer two, therefore, but one flesh. So then, what God has united, human beings must not divide.”
Matthew 19: 4-6.
What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says. New Advent.
Sacrament of Matrimony application form (PDF document)
'Out of parish' Sacrament of Matrimony application form (PDF document) |
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