The Sacramental Life

Visible Signs of Invisible Grace

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion recognize seven sacraments. Two sacraments that are "ordained of Christ our Lord in the Gospels" and generally necessary for salvation are:

• Baptism

• Eucharist (Holy Communion, The Lord’s Supper)

The remaining five are "commonly called Sacraments but not to be counted for Sacraments of the Gospel":

• Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession and absolution)

• Holy Matrimony

• Confirmation

• Ordination (Holy Orders or Sacred Ministry)

• Anointing of the Sick (Healing or Unction)