SACRAMENTAL
Next Week’s Readings
- The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Deuteronomy 8:2-3. 14-16
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
John 6:51-58
How do Catholics celebrate key events in a person’s life?
All life
As Catholics what we celebrate in sacraments is reflected in the earthly life of Jesus. Jesus himself was
Sickness, in its many forms, confronts each of us at some stage of life. When this is serious the Church through the priest lays hands on us and anoints us with the healing balm, the Oil of the Sick. This is a prayer for healing and for the strength we need to face the journey ahead. This sacrament is called the Anointing of the Sick.
We are very aware in our world today of the need for reconciliation. Through the sacrament of Penance, sometimes call reconciliation or confession, we are invited to experience the real and deep mercy of God when our lives are broken and in need of healing and forgiveness.
The Church has from early times has chosen or ordained leaders for the community of believers. When a man is ordained a deacon or priest or bishop, hands are laid upon him and he is anointed for the mission ahead. This is the sacrament of Holy Orders.
Another significant moment in many people’s lives, including people of faith, is when a couple stand before God and their family and friends to commit
In his earthly
Video Credit: Archdiocese of Brisbane
If you would like to find out more about any of the Sacraments & Rites below, Please contact the Parish Office:
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Email: kingaroy@bne.catholic.net.au
Baptism
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Confirmation
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RCIA
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First Eucharist / Communion
Eating and drinking with the rest of the community at the Table of the Lord is a sign of belonging fully to that community. First Holy Communion, that is,…
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Reconciliation / Penance
Through this process, a person is reconciled with the Church and continues to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Reconciliation is officially called the…
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Marriage
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Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is a source of healing for the sick rather than the final act of the church for the dying. The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of…
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Funeral
At a Catholic funeral the community gathers to say farewell to the person who has died and entrust that person to God’s loving care. When a Christian dies,…
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Pastoral Care of the Dying
The last rites of the Catholic Church do not usually include the sacrament of anointing. It is rather the Eucharist which is the sacrament proper to the dying person…