The mission and faculty ("the sacred power") to act in persona Christi. Configuration to Christ as Priest, Teacher, and Pastor. The imprinting, as in Baptism, of an indelible character that cannot ...

To mark Easter weekend, Le Monde traces the history of this symbol-laden ritual.

The Church, however, can institute the ceremonies to be used in administering or giving the Sacraments. Q. 579. How do we know there are seven Sacraments and no more or less? A. We know there are ...

Confirmation is a sign that a person has reached maturity and is now able to take responsibility for their own faith. It also strengthens and deepens the connection to the Church that is ...

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1542 Holy Orders differs from other sacraments as it has three separate stages. It can only be given by a man who has himself undertaken all three rites and has ...