It is the sacrament by which men are ordained as priests or deacons . It is a sacrament carried out by a bishop, who must lay his hands on the candidate.

It involves two baptized people, one or both of whom are Catholic, becoming husband and wife through a sacred covenant with God and each other.

It is administered during periods of illness - often near the time of death - in order to bring the person receiving it spiritual and physical strength. 

It is a sacrament in which the priest, as the agent of God, forgives sins committed after Baptism, when the sinner is heartily sorry for them, sincerely confesses them, and is willing to make satisfaction for them.

It is the sacrament by which Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through this sacrament, the Holy Spirit gives them the increased ability to practice their Catholic faith in every aspect of their lives and to witness Christ in every situation.

It is seen as the sacrament of admission to the faith, bringing sanctifying grace to the person being baptized.

It is known as a memorial of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and in a reflection of his Last Supper with his disciples, the congregation then shares in the sacred meal.