Sacraments The Catholic sacraments are gifts that are grounded in the life and ministry of Jesus and have been defined over time through the wisdom and experience of the Church. By the power of the Holy Spirit, and through the essential actions of the sacraments, Jesus is present in his Church today to welcome, strengthen, nourish, heal and empower us to live holy lives and to continue his work. The seven sacraments of Catholic Church include sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), healing, (Penance/Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick), and vocation (Matrimony and Holy Orders). Read more...   Social Teachings The Roman Catholic Church has a long tradition of social teaching that recognizes the dignity of all people and respects life in all forms and stages. These teachings are based on numerous biblical passages about charity, service, justice, and compassion for others. Read more...   Catholic Terms There are a number of terms used in Catholicism. So many terms, in fact, that it's easy to become confused! That's why we offer an alphabetical list of many of the terms we use (though certainly not all are unique to our faith). Read more...   Becoming Catholic | RCIA Are you called to be Catholic? There are lots of reasons why people choose to become Catholic as teens or adults. Maybe you are married to someone who is Catholic and are ready to explore this faith further. Maybe you have friends or relatives who were married in the Catholic Church or you attended a funeral and were moved by that experience and now want to learn more. Maybe you know or admire someone who is Catholic and you want to explore the faith more deeply. Read more...