Sacraments of Vocation

Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are sacraments of Christian initiation. They ground the common vocation of all Christ’s disciples, a vocation to holiness and to the mission of evangelizing the world. Two other sacraments called Sacraments of Vocation – Holy Orders and Marriage – are directed towards the salvation of others. They confer a particular mission in the Church and serve to build up the People of God. These two sacraments are taught in three parts – History, Theology and Celebration – with ample opportunity for discussion of pastoral concerns related to family life and the ordained ministry.