Chapter+7+--+Sacraments

Catechumens are those who are to be baptized. ** The RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and it refers to the process by which unbaptized persons become one with the Christian Community.
 * Catechumen, RCIA

Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation Sacraments of Healing are Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick Sacraments of the Service of Communion are Holy Orders and Matrimony Ministers of each sacrament Baptism - bishops, priests, deacons Eucharist - priest Reconciliation - priest Confirmation - bishop (priests can be given permission to confirm, such as at the Easter Vigil). Holy Orders - bishop Marriage - bride and groom (priest or deacon officiate, but are not considered the minister of the sacrament). Anointing of the Sick - priest Original order of Sacraments of Initiation Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist Advent, Christmas, Lent, Triduum, Easter, Ordinary Time (colors, focus) Advent - purple Christmas - white Lent - purple Triduum - not a set color Easter - white Ordinary Time - green Jesus as a sacrament** Jesus is considered a sacrament because he is the living symbol of God. He is also a gift from God. He is a symbol of God's presence.
 * Categories of sacraments