Be sealed with the Holy Spirit! Confirmation at Nativity
At times, yes. Perhaps instead of thinking of importance in terms of ranking one as first or greatest, it might be easier to think of them in terms of significance. As we grow in age and in faith, sacraments take on a different meaning and significance for us. Obviously, baptism is important because it is the first one we receive and officially begins our journey of faith. The Eucharist is important because it is the body and blood of Christ and nourishes our faith. And the vocational sacraments of marriage and holy orders have their place, too.
But sacraments are dynamic realities that bring God’s grace to us at various moments of our life. So not only are they a kind of reminder that God is always present with us, but sacraments also are the way God’s presence comes to us, since grace is a share in God’s life. When we are spiritually in need, it is the grace we receive and the particular sacrament that is of greatest significance to us. If I am no longer able to receive the Eucharist, perhaps the most important sacrament would be the anointing of the sick. If I am growing in age and wisdom, baptism might not be as significant as the sacrament of penance. All of the sacraments have their place in our lives and the life of the church, serving to give us a share in God’s sanctifying life and love.
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