The Sacraments
1.  What is a Sacrament?

    A  outward sign instituted by Christ which conveys grace is given to the soul worthy to receive.

2.  Why can Sacraments give  grace? 

    They apply the merits of Christ's Precious Blood  to our souls.

3.  Why should we to have a great desire to receive the  Sacraments? 

They are the chief means of  salvation. 

4.  What is a character?

    A mark or seal on the soul given once by the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation    
       and Holy Orders which cannot be removed. 

5.  What are the seven Sacraments? 
    
 ~   Baptism - Spiritual birth         
 ~   Confession - spiritual medicine
    
 ~     Communion - spiritual food  
 ~    Confirmation - spiritual adulthood
    
 ~     Holy Orders - between a priest and God
    
 ~     Matrimony - between a man and woman
   
 ~      Extreme Unction - anointing near death


6.  What is the age for Confession/Communion?

    At the age reason (often age 7), are capable of serious sin and can distinguish     
      between ordinary bread and the Blessed Sacrament.