Which sacraments are categorized as sacraments of service?

Which sacraments are categorized as sacraments of service?

• A. Baptism and Eucharist
• B. Penance and Anointing of the Sick
• C. Holy Orders and Matrimony
• D. Confirmation and Baptism

Answer: (C)

Sacraments of service focus on how Christians live out their vocation to support the Church’s mission in the world. The ones that fit this group are Holy Orders and Matrimony. Holy Orders ordains men into ministry—bishop, priest, or deacon—so they lead, teach, and administer the sacraments for the community. Matrimony establishes a lifelong covenant between spouses that strengthens and sustains the Christian community through family life, education of children, and mutual service. The other sacraments fall into different categories: Baptism and the Eucharist initiate believers into the Christian life, Penance and Anointing of the Sick provide healing and reconciliation, and Confirmation completes initiation.

Sacraments of service focus on how Christians live out their vocation to support the Church’s mission in the world. The ones that fit this group are Holy Orders and Matrimony. Holy Orders ordains men into ministry—bishop, priest, or deacon—so they lead, teach, and administer the sacraments for the community. Matrimony establishes a lifelong covenant between spouses that strengthens and sustains the Christian community through family life, education of children, and mutual service. The other sacraments fall into different categories: Baptism and the Eucharist initiate believers into the Christian life, Penance and Anointing of the Sick provide healing and reconciliation, and Confirmation completes initiation.