The Sacraments We receive grace from God when He brings us into the body of Christ through baptism and when He feeds us spiritually through the Lord's Supper.
Sacraments and the Early Church Solemn words of promise are spoken. Rings are exchanged. Witnesses look on in joyful celebration. A new covenantal relationship has been established and sealed. The symbolism of a wedding ceremony illustrates the way sacraments operate within the Christian faith. Broadly defined, a sacrament is an external sign that points to and reveals an invisible spiritual reality. Learn more about "Sacraments and the Early Church" in this week's article.