The Catholic Church officially recognizes seven sacraments; most practicing Catholics will receive most of these sacraments throughout their lives. The sacraments fall into three basic groupings:
- Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
- Sacraments of Healing (Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick)
- Sacraments of Service (Matrimony, Holy Orders)
To discover what these seven sacraments are and to learn more about each one, simply click on any sacrament below.