Before Jesus died, he established seven sacraments in the Church to shield us with the graces of the Holy Spirit. We can find many types or symbols of the sacraments in the Old and New Testaments ...

and that the rites lead to a strengthening of humanity’s connection with God. The seven sacraments touch all stages and all important moments of Christian life.

St. Gerard Catholic Church will host a four-day Lenten mission on the seven sacraments and what they mean in Catholic life starting today and through Wednesday. Evening sessions are from 7 p.m. to ...