{"id":80,"date":"2026-10-15T15:37:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T15:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radharc.actondev9.com\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T15:37:33","slug":"sacraments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/radharc.actondev9.com\/?page_id=80","title":{"rendered":"Sacraments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group acpa-section acpa-prose acpa-intro\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seven sacraments are special moments when we meet God and experience His love and grace. Through them, we are welcomed into the life of the Church, strengthened in faith, and called to live as followers of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Sacraments of Initiation<\/strong> \u2014 Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist \u2014 begin our journey of faith and welcome us fully into the Christian community.<\/li>\n\n<li>The <strong>Sacraments of Healing<\/strong> \u2014 Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick \u2014 bring us God&#8217;s mercy, comfort, and peace.<\/li>\n\n<li>The <strong>Sacraments of Service<\/strong> \u2014 Marriage and Holy Orders \u2014 call us to share our gifts in loving service to others and to the Church.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each sacrament marks an important step in our relationship with God and with one another. Details about how each sacrament is celebrated in our parishes are shared in the weekly newsletter and on this website. You are always welcome to contact the Pastoral Office for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull acpa-band acpa-band--light acpa-cards-band\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"acp-cards acp-cards--icon acp-cols-3 wp-block-acp-cards\"><ul class=\"acp-cards__list\"><li class=\"acp-card acp-card--icon\"><span class=\"acp-card__icon\"><svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--cross\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 3v18M7 8h10\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"acp-card__title\"><a class=\"acp-stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/radharc.actondev9.com\/?page_id=81\">Baptism<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"acp-card__text\">Baptism is the first step in our journey of faith and marks our welcome into the Christian community.<\/p><span class=\"acp-more\">More info<svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 12h15M14 7l5 5-5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/li><li class=\"acp-card acp-card--icon\"><span class=\"acp-card__icon\"><svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--flame\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 3c1 3.5 5 5.5 5 10a5 5 0 0 1-10 0c0-2.5 1.5-4 2.5-5 .3 2 1.2 3 2.5 3.5C11 9 11.5 6 12 3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"acp-card__title\"><a class=\"acp-stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/radharc.actondev9.com\/?page_id=82\">Confirmation<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"acp-card__text\">Confirmation celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit and completes our initiation into the Church.<\/p><span class=\"acp-more\">More info<svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 12h15M14 7l5 5-5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/li><li class=\"acp-card acp-card--icon\"><span class=\"acp-card__icon\"><svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--chalice\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M7 4h10c0 4.5-2 7.5-5 7.5S7 8.5 7 4z\"\/><path d=\"M12 11.5V18M8.5 20h7\"\/><path d=\"M12 5.5v3M10.5 7h3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"acp-card__title\"><a class=\"acp-stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/radharc.actondev9.com\/?page_id=83\">Eucharist \u2013 Holy Communion<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"acp-card__text\">In the Eucharist, we receive Jesus in Holy Communion and are nourished by his presence among us.<\/p><span class=\"acp-more\">More info<svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 12h15M14 7l5 5-5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/li><li class=\"acp-card acp-card--icon\"><span class=\"acp-card__icon\"><svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--praying\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M11 4l-1.5 9-4 4v3h5l1.5-3V4z\"\/><path d=\"M13 4l1.5 9 4 4v3h-5L12 17\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"acp-card__title\"><a class=\"acp-stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/radharc.actondev9.com\/?page_id=84\">Reconciliation<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"acp-card__text\">The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) offers us God&#039;s mercy and peace.<\/p><span class=\"acp-more\">More info<svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 12h15M14 7l5 5-5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/li><li class=\"acp-card acp-card--icon\"><span class=\"acp-card__icon\"><svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--oil\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M10 3h4M10.5 3v3.5C7 8 6 10.5 6 13.5 6 17.5 8.5 21 12 21s6-3.5 6-7.5c0-3-1-5.5-4.5-7V3\"\/><path d=\"M12 11v6M9.5 13.5h5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"acp-card__title\"><a class=\"acp-stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/radharc.actondev9.com\/?page_id=85\">Sacrament of the Sick<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"acp-card__text\">This sacrament brings strength, peace, and courage to those who are ill or elderly.<\/p><span class=\"acp-more\">More info<svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 12h15M14 7l5 5-5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/li><li class=\"acp-card acp-card--icon\"><span class=\"acp-card__icon\"><svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--rings\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"14\" r=\"5\"\/><circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"14\" r=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M10.5 5.5L12 4l1.5 1.5L12 7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"acp-card__title\"><a class=\"acp-stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/radharc.actondev9.com\/?page_id=86\">Marriage<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"acp-card__text\">Marriage celebrates the love and lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, blessed by God in the presence of the Church.<\/p><span class=\"acp-more\">More info<svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 12h15M14 7l5 5-5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/li><li class=\"acp-card acp-card--icon\"><span class=\"acp-card__icon\"><svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--priest\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"5.5\" r=\"2.8\"\/><path d=\"M7 21v-8h10v8M5.5 13h13\"\/><path d=\"M12 15v4M10.5 16.5h3\"\/><path d=\"M8.5 11c.5-1.6 1.8-2.5 3.5-2.5s3 .9 3.5 2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"acp-card__title\"><a class=\"acp-stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/radharc.actondev9.com\/?page_id=87\">Holy Orders<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"acp-card__text\">Through Holy Orders, men are ordained to serve as deacons, priests, or bishops in the Church.<\/p><span class=\"acp-more\">More info<svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 12h15M14 7l5 5-5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/li><li class=\"acp-card acp-card--icon acp-card--cta\"><span class=\"acp-card__icon\"><svg class=\"acp-icon acp-icon--person\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" 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