A sign of God’s grace that gives the grace that it signifies. Jesus founded seven Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Holy Matrimony. (1131)
Grace
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The free and undeserved gift of God’s life within us. The Sacraments are efficacious signs of God’s grace. (1131, 2021, 2023)
Tradition
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Tradition is the Word of God handed on by words and actions.