Sacraments

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- The Sacraments at St. José Sánchez del Río
  
  The saving and healing work that the Lord Jesus Christ did in the past continues today. The prayerful rituals of the Church and the celebration of the sacraments are a unique manifestation of His saving work happening now. Our parish community is happy to help individuals to prepare for and celebrate the sacraments. Along with godparents and sponsors it is our duty to accompany people in the Catholic Christian journey.
  
  What are the Sacraments exactly?
  
  We believe that the sacraments are, the invisible reality we cannot "see" is God's grace, his gracious initiative in redeeming us through the death and Resurrection of his Son. His initiative is called grace because it is the free and loving gift by which he offers people a share in his life, and shows us his favor and will for our salvation. Our response to the grace of God's initiative is itself a grace or gift from God by which we can imitate Christ in our daily lives.The sacraments are far more than mere rituals, or symbols of events that happened long ago; rather, they are a vital source of the help that God freely offers to aid us in our journey of faith.
  Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church recognizes the existence of Seven Sacraments instituted by the Lord. They are the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders). Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier.
  
  Each of the seven sacraments was instituted by Jesus Christ, and they are the primary way for us to engage in our faith and grow in our relationship with God. The Father gave his Son out of absolute and perfect love for us, and in the sacraments we encounter the Son’s self-giving love. As we participate in the Church’s liturgies and receive the sacraments, the Holy Spirit works in us to make us more like Jesus.
  The sacraments are at the heart of our Catholic faith, and we want to encourage you to receive the sacraments as often as you are able. If you have any questions or would like to receive any of the sacraments, please contact the parish office.
  Sacraments of Initiation:
  Baptism
  Confirmation
  Eucharist
  Sacraments of Healing:
  Reconciliation
  Anointing of the Sick
  Sacraments of Communion and Mission:
  Marriage
  Holy Orders