Posts by Beate Matthies
Reconciliation
What’s in a name? This sacrament is often referred to as Confession and is officially called Penance. However today it is generally referred to as Reconciliation. These names refer to particular parts of the Sacrament. First, we feel sorrowful in our hearts, and have a determination not to sin again. We then confess our sins to a priest. After our confession and…
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The word Eucharist comes from the Greek word eucharistein, meaning “thanksgiving.” It is the memorial sacrifice by which bread and wine is changed into the body and blood of Christ. The eucharistic host still looks and tastes like bread and the precious blood still looks and tastes like wine. Catholics believe that the bread and wine have not…
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Receive the Holy Spirit Confirmation is the second Sacrament of Initiation. At Confirmation we receive the Holy Spirit, who helps us to become good Christians. It helps us to be brave and tell people by our words and actions that we believe in Jesus. The Holy Spirit helps us in many ways. It comforts, teaches, helps…
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