One of the ways the Church lives as the Body of Christ is through the special rituals we call the Seven Sacraments.
Each sacrament is a visible sign of the hidden mystery of God’s love.
In the Sacraments, Jesus acts in and through the ritual. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, the transforming grace of Christ’s action is gifted to those participating. A Sacrament is more than a symbol of a spiritual reality; it makes the spiritual reality present as the Sacrament is celebrated.
The Catholic Church has seven Sacraments. They all center on two important aspects:
- The life and ministry of Jesus
- The Tradition of the Church
As the early Church grew and reflected on its experience, it recognised that God’s grace is active in our lives:
- New life is given to us
- The Holy Spirit strengthens and supports us
- We share in Jesus’ sacrifice, death and resurrection
- God forgives our sins
- When we are ill we are healed
- Some people are called to special roles of service within the Church
- Many people are called to share life and create new families
Over time these ‘moments of grace’ were ritualised into what we now experience as the official Sacraments of the Church.
All the Sacraments are community celebrations. Celebrations of our membership in the Body of Christ.
- Initiation: There are three Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.Together they initiate new members and provide the strength and nourishment required for Christian life to flourish.
- Healing: There are two Sacraments of Healing – Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.They are gifts of spiritual and physical healing.
- Service: There are two Sacraments of Service – Holy Orders and Matrimony.The Church celebrates these ministries of love and service.
For more information call our Parish Office on (09) 275 5401 / Email us office@mangerecatholic.org.nz
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Sacrament of Baptism
We joyfully invite expectant parents to share the beauty and wonder of your child by registering for Baptism at least three months before the birth of your child.
Your baby’s initiation into the Roman Catholic Church requires that you attend a preparation class, be registered in the parish, and prepare yourself for the continuing responsibility of raising your child as a Catholic.
For more information call our Parish Office on (09) 275 5401
Email us office@mangerecatholic.org.nz
Students in year 8 or older are invited to enroll in the preparation program for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Candidates will share in class instructions, spiritual formation, small faith communities, Christian witness and community formation. The rite is conferred each year by the Archbishop or his delegate during the Easter season. Preparation for Confirmation begins in the eighth grade.
For more information call our Parish Office on (09) 275 5401 / Email us office@mangerecatholic.org.nz
First Holy Communion
It is the first time that a person receives the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, which is the eating of consecrated bread and drinking of consecrated wine. Most Catholic children receive their First Holy Communion when they are 7 or 8 years old.
For more information call our Parish Office on (09) 275 5401 / Email us office@mangerecatholic.org.nz
Reconciliation
Friday 10:30am
[Please approach the priest for this request before Mass starts of after Mass.]Please refer to last page of bulletin issue each week for the parish priests contact number for a private confession on a weekday basis.]
For more information call our Parish Office on (09) 275 5401 / Email us office@mangerecatholic.org.nz
Anointing of the Sick
The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death.
Funerals: For more information call our Parish Office on (09) 275 5401 / Email us office@mangerecatholic.org.nz
Members of the Body of Christ are commissioned for permanent ministry in the Church as bishops, priests or deacons.
For more information visit : Vocations on the Auckland Catholic website.
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/mission-evangelisation/vocations/
Sacrament of Marriage
The church rejoices with you and wants your wedding day and married life to be richly blessed.
Our aim is to give you knowledge and skills in order that you might make your marriage the best possible and to help you build a strong foundation for a lasting marriage.
Catholic and Mix Marriages Preparation is for 6months.
Sessions can be in English, Tongan & Samoan languages.
Contact: Parish Priest. Fr Manoj Kunnath
For more information call us (09) 275 5401 or E mail us office@mangerecatholic.org.nz