The sacraments are woven into the fabric of our lives as Catholics, reminding us that in its highest and lowest moments, and its everyday events, God’s grace will sustain us. The outward symbols of the sacraments witness an inner transformation, while each sacrament is an invitation to take the next step of life’s journey with the Lord. From our welcome into the life of the Church in the waters of Baptism to our sustenance by the Bread of Life at Mass ― from the exchange of rings as a sign of our lifetime commitment to our blessing with holy oil in illness or on the precipice of eternal life ― the sacraments affirm God’s constant, loving presence and support, and are visible signs of encouragement to the community of faith.
