The Latin word sacramentum means “a sign of the sacred”. The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God’s saving presence. That’s what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are at the same time signs and instruments of God’s grace.
The sacraments are an important part of our everyday life as Catholics. It is here that Jesus is present to us in the unique context of his promises. He loves us and is always ready to pour into our heart the strength to be his disciples and his witnesses to his Good News. There is indeed nothing important for us to do than to prepare ourselves and our children for the moment at which God gives us his Holy Spirit. They hear Jesus’ pledge to be with them always. There are no more encouraging words, words that continue to sustain us.
