The Seven Sacraments
The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1113
Take a moment to look at the beautiful artwork below.
Can you identify the seven sacraments in the images?
Can you identify the seven sacraments in the images?
Rogier van der Weyden, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Baptism
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213
San Ignacio Catholic Church has a baptism preparation program. Please see the bulletin for the latest details on current and upcoming classes.
Pre-registration is required to ensure we have enough material.
Please call the office to register.
Note: If you an adult who is interested in becoming Catholic, contact the office to schedule an appointment with Fr. Joel to learn more!
Confirmation
The reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285
San Ignacio Catholic Church has a confirmation program. Please see the bulletin for the latest details on current and upcoming classes.
Note: If you an adult who is interested in being confirmed, contact the office to schedule an appointment with Fr. Joel to learn more!
Penance and Reconciliation
Sins committed after Baptism are forgiven in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, also called the Sacrament of Forgiveness, Confession, and Conversion.
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Only God can forgive our sins. But Jesus willed that the Church should be his instrument of forgiveness on earth. On Easter night the Risen Christ imparted to his Apostles his own power to forgive sins. He breathed on them, imparting the promised Holy Spirit, and said, “Peace be with you.” Jesus was actually filling them with peace that is rooted in friendship with God. But he did more. He shared with them his own merciful mission. He breathed on them a second time and said,
"As the Father has sent me, so I send you. . . . Receive the holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained." (Jn 20:21-23)
- United States Catechism of the Catholic Church for Adults
San Ignacio strives to make the sacrament of Reconciliation (also called Confession or Penance) very available.
Please click here to see the Confession schedule.
Father Joel can also hear confessions by appointment.
Contact him at the parish office to schedule this.
The Eucharist
The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." "The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch."
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1324
The Eucharist is at the heart of San Ignacio Parish. For the weekly Mass schedule, please click here.
For information about First Holy Communion classes, please contact the parish office.
To have Mass offered for yourself or a loved one, please click here.
San Ignacio also has monthly Holy Hours of Adoration on the First Friday of each month. Please see the bulletin or contact the office for more info.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick occurs every Second Sunday of the Month after Mass or by request when needed.
In the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin – and sometimes even from physical ailment. His cures were signs of the arrival of the Kingdom of God. The core message of his healing tells us of his plan to conquer sin and death by his dying and rising.
The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgement about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient.
When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age.
United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
In the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin – and sometimes even from physical ailment. His cures were signs of the arrival of the Kingdom of God. The core message of his healing tells us of his plan to conquer sin and death by his dying and rising.
The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgement about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient.
When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age.
United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Marriage
Sacred Scripture begins with the creation and union of man and woman and ends with “the wedding feast of the Lamb” (Rev 19:7, 9). Scripture often refers to marriage, its origin and purpose, the meaning God gave to it, and its renewal in the covenant made by Jesus with his Church. God created man and woman out of love and commanded them to imitate his love in their relations with each other.
United States Catechism of the Catholic Church for Adults
To discuss marriage preparation and/or annulments, please call the office to schedule an appointment with Fr. Joel.
Likewise, please call the office to discuss the possibility of booking the church for Catholic weddings.
Holy Orders
The ordained bishop and priest serve the Church in the person of Christ as head of the Body. “Through the ordained ministry, especially that of bishops and priests, the presence of Christ as head of the Church is made visible in the midst of the community of believers” (CCC, no. 1549).
The Sacrament does not preserve the ordained from weakness and sin, but the Holy Spirit guarantees that the minister’s sin does not impede the effectiveness of the Sacrament and its graces. The ordained are called to a holiness of life and an attitude of humility that conforms them to Christ whose priesthood they share. The priest acts not only in the person of Christ, the Head of the Church, but also in the name of the Church when presenting to God the prayer of the Church, especially in the Eucharist.
United States Catechism of the Catholic Church for Adults
Father Joel is available to meet with anyone discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Please contact the office to make an appointment.
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has an Office of Vocations that can also be an excellent resource. Click here to learn more.
Prayer for VocationsLoving and Generous God, it is You who call us by name and ask us to follow You. Help us to grow in the Love and Service of our Church as we experience it today. Give us the energy and courage of Your Spirit to shape its future Grant us faith-filled leaders who will embrace Christ's Mission of love and justice. Bless the Church of San Ignacio by raising up dedicated and generous leaders from our families and friends who will serve Your people as Sisters, Priests, Brothers, Deacons and Lay Ministers. Inspire us to know You better and open our hearts to hear Your call. We ask this through our Lord. Amen. |