Vagaggini helps us to understand that each of the liturgical signs of the sacraments has four dimensions, which bring together the past, present and future. The four dimensions of the sacraments ...

The holy Eucharist is not only a sacrament; it is also a sacrifice-the holy sacrifice of the Mass. [21] Cf. CCC, 1486, 1497. Individual and integral confession of grave sins followed by absolution ...

Sacraments are celebrations. They mark stages of life and are outwards signs and symbols which show that an inward gift from God has been given. There are seven sacraments in the Catholic Church.