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PILLAR III
Sacraments
The Life of Grace
Baptism, Confession, the Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick.
What you’ll find here
BaptismNew life in Christ, OCIA guide, godparent responsibilitiesConfessionExamination of conscience, how to go, finding confession times near youHoly EucharistThe Real Presence explained, receiving worthily, Spiritual CommunionConfirmationThe gifts of the Holy Spirit, preparation, choosing a saintHoly MatrimonyCovenant theology, NFP resources, Theology of the BodyHoly OrdersVocations discernment, the three degrees, supporting seminariansAnointing of the SickWhen to call a priest, end of life guidance, what to expect
Recommended Resources
A few trusted books and sacramentals to go deeper. Some of these are affiliate links — as an Amazon Associate and affiliate, CatholicFides earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you, which helps sustain this work.
Crucifix
A blessed crucifix for the heart of the home.
The Catholic Company ↗Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist
Brant Pitre on the Mass in Scripture.
The Catholic Company ↗The How-To Book of the Mass
Understand and enter into the liturgy.
The Catholic Company ↗Holy water bottle
Bring a sacramental blessing into daily life.
The Catholic Company ↗