{"id":1837,"date":"2021-03-17T11:29:22","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T11:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pallottimissionbelize.com\/?page_id=1837"},"modified":"2021-07-31T17:24:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-31T17:24:46","slug":"sacraments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pallottimissionbelize.com\/?page_id=1837","title":{"rendered":"Sacramental Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"<\/figure>[vc_tta_accordion active_section=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1615982922369{margin-top: 45px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Baptism” tab_id=”1615981630696-b47b2e22-d21d”][vc_column_text]This is the first Sacrament of Initiation.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Baptism is the first step on the path to becoming a Christian.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>It symbolizes our New Beginning as followers of Christ and members of the church.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1881″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1616119432070{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Holy Eucharist” tab_id=”1615981674803-441bfde9-45a2″][vc_column_text]The second Sacrament of Initiation involves\u00a0<\/span><\/span>receiving the Body of Christ which He gave up for us along with his blood, soul, and divinity. This\u00a0<\/span><\/span>signifies our union with Christ and the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Church;<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>therefore,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0it is important to properly prepare ourselves before receiving it.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1885″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1616119395666{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Confirmation” tab_id=”1615981720127-8d348ceb-d5e6″][vc_column_text]This is the final Sacrament of Initiation.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Confirmation\u00a0<\/span><\/span>often signifies the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>fulfillment of the promises made at Baptism.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>When we receive this sacrament, we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and reinforce one\u2019s bond with the church and spirituality.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Penance” tab_id=”1615981197462-f813ee88-6149″][vc_column_text]Penance, also known as Reconciliation<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0is a time for us to cleanse ourselves\u00a0<\/span><\/span>or remove any obstacles from our life that block us from living a life of faith.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>We do this by examining our conscience and self-reflecting.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Anointing of the Sick” tab_id=”1615980996499-332cd2e3-9157″][vc_column_text]Anyone who is sick, suffering or hospitalized should receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the sick.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Matrimony” tab_id=”1615981373118-44d81d5f-b994″][vc_column_text]Please\u00a0<\/span><\/span>contact us<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0at least si<\/span><\/span>x months in advance of your wedding. Marriage is sacred and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>sanctifies a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>relationship<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Holy Orders” tab_id=”1615981491750-a686502a-9e7e”][vc_column_text]This is the sacrament in which men become ordained as deacons or priests.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are interested in receiving guidance in preparation for a\u00a0<\/span>sacrament, please\u00a0<\/span>contact us\u00a0<\/span>to make arrangements\u00a0<\/span>or pay us a visit at the convent.\u00a0<\/span>We look forward to helping you experience a personal encounter and commitment to Jesus Christ<\/span>, and sharing with you this journey of faith.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]

Sacramen<\/span>tal Preparation\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGo, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

-Matthew 28:19-20<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>

[vc_column_text]Receiving the sacraments is one of the most spiritually enriching and\u00a0<\/span>fulfilling times in any Christian\u2019s life. Your connection with God is strengthened and becomes deeper than e<\/span>ver before. We make a commitment to him as our\u00a0<\/span>savior<\/span>\u00a0and pro<\/span>tector as he leads us along our journey of faith.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparing to receive any sacrament is a difficult, yet dynamic process.\u00a0<\/span>This preparation is meant to\u00a0<\/span>strengthen<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>you<\/span>r faith<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>help you to\u00a0<\/span>forge a\u00a0<\/span>powerful relationship\u00a0<\/span>with God.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyone is invited to come and prepare for a sacrament. We will prov<\/span>ide you with\u00a0<\/span>simple instructions to guide you towards a stronger\u00a0<\/span>relationship with God and faith grounded in hope and love.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”7em”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1459950114579{background-image: url(http:\/\/pastorechurch.themerex.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bg-3.jpg?id=1034) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column]

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