top of page

SACRAMENTS

The Catholic faith offers seven different sacraments, including sacraments of initiation, healing, and service. The seven sacraments are Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders. Please explore this page to learn more about each sacrament and how to receive them through Parish Family 45!

Baptism (1).png

BAPTISM

The sacrament of baptism ushers us into the divine life, cleanses us from sin, and initiates us as members of the Christian community. It is the foundation for the sacramental life.

​

Learn more about the Sacrament of Baptism and how to receive this Sacrament at Parish Family 45!

EUCHARIST

At Mass, we are fed by the Word and nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ. We believe that the Risen Jesus is truly and substantially present in the Eucharist.

​

Learn more about the Sacrament of the Eucharist and how to receive this Sacrament at Parish Family 45!

be22b5_234fef4caf8d4429b3e6b24cc34cccb8~mv2.avif
be22b5_3ebe7f9f201a4ebe93644969feec8698~mv2.avif

CONFIRMATION

At confirmation we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and confirm our baptismal promises. Greater awareness of the grace of the Holy Spirit is conferred through the anointing of chrism oil and the laying on of hands by the Bishop.

​

Learn more about the Sacrament of Confirmation and how to receive this Sacrament at Parish Family 45!

RECONCILIATION

This is the Sacrament in which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven. It results in reconciliation with God and the Church. 

​

Learn more about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how to receive this Sacrament at Parish Family 45!

11062b_07ea316da2c24cabb88641f09eb562f0~mv2.avif
Anointing-of-the-Sick-1170x694.jpeg

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick gives strength and support and can be administered to anyone struggling with an illness.

​

Learn more about the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and how to receive this Sacrament at Parish Family 45!

MARRIAGE

The sacrament of marriage is a visible sign of God’s love for the Church. When a man and a woman are married in the Church, they receive the grace needed for a lifelong bond of unity.

​

Learn more about the Sacrament of Marriage and how to receive this Sacrament at Parish Family 45!

Screenshot 2025-12-29 144526.png
Screenshot 2025-12-29 144442.png

HOLY ORDERS

Deacons, priests, bishops, and Holy Men and Women, are essential to the Catholic Church because we believe that they continue the work begun by the apostles.

​

Learn more about the Sacrament of Holy Orders and how to pursue this vocation

The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater

218 W 12th Street

Vancouver, WA 98660

Phone: (360) 693-3052

​Our Lady of Lourdes

4723 NW Franklin Street

Vancouver, WA 98663

Phone: (360) 695-1366

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Church: 400 S. Andresen Road, Vancouver, WA 98661

Parish Office: 6600 Highland Drive, Vancouver, WA 98661

Phone: (360) 696-4407

bottom of page