Sacraments
Outward signs of inward grace instituted by Christ.
Channels of Grace
There are seven sacraments in the Catholic Church, grouped into three categories:
Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.
Sacraments of Healing
Penance (Confession) and Anointing of the Sick.
Sacraments of Service
Holy Orders and Matrimony.
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