The 7 Sacraments Explained

THE 7 SACRAMENTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH INSTITUTED BY CHRIST HIMSELF. The sacraments are instituted by Christ. Christ instituted all seven sacraments as ways in which He could be present to His people even after His Ascension into Heaven. The sacraments are also entrusted to the Church. Christ gave the sacraments to the Church so that the Church could dispense them to the faithful. THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION 1. Baptism - Baptism is the sacrament through which we are reborn as children of God.