There are seven sacraments; Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion), Penance (Confession), Anointing the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. Within these seven sacraments there are three of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion) because the rest of our life as a Christian depends on them. These three are important for the completion of baptismal grace. There are two of healing (Confession and the Anointing of the Sick). The remaining two (Marriage and Holy Orders) are for the mission in building up the church.

Baptism

Baptism is the first and basic sacrament of Christian initiation.
Baptism makes the person/child share in the life of God, which is why they are baptized in the name of “the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. The baptism also makes the person a sharer in the priest hood of Christ (“a priest, a prophet and a king/queen”). This first sacrament frees the person from original sin and from all personal sins and any punishment that is due to them. Baptism gives the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the spiritual seal that indicates their permanent belonging to Christ. Symbols of baptism include a white garment, which symbolizes innocence and purity, a candle, which symbolizes the Light of Christ and the Oil of Chrism, which is used to anoint and finally the water, which symbolises cleansing and the washing away of sin.

Confirmation
Confirming and strengthening you baptismal vows. To receive the sacrament of Confirmation you are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit

Holy Eucharist/Holy Communion

This completes sacraments of initiation. This sacrament is the source of great graces that sanctify us and help us grow in the likeness of Jesus Christ. Catholics partake of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Christ, at the Last Supper, the night before He died consecrated bread and wine and these were changed into the substance of His body. Christ gave His priest the power to change bread and wine into His body and blood when he said to his Apostles “do this in memory of me”.

Confession/Penance /Reconciliation

For a baptized person, this is the sacrament of spiritual healing from distancing themselves from God from sins committed. Reconciliation is in 4 parts.
1) Contrition – the remorse for the wrongdoing/sin and their repentance;
2) Confession to a Priest*;
3) Absolution by the Priest*;
4) Act of Penance.
In reconciling us to God, it is a great source of grace, and Catholics are encouraged to take advantage of it often, even if they are not aware of having committed a mortal sin.

Anointing of the Sick/Extreme Unction/Last Rites

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered both to the dying and to those who are gravely ill or are about to undergo a serious operation. For those who are to undergo an operation, it is given for the recovery of their health and for spiritual strength. For those who are dying, it is given for their upcoming journey.

Holy Orders

This is the continuation of Christ's priesthood, which He bestowed upon His Apostles. There are three levels to this sacrament. A man can be made a bishop (the episcopate), a priest (the priesthood), or a Deacon (diaconate). The Ordination to a Bishop fulfils this sacrament, making the Bishop one of the successors to the Apostles. It gives him the mission to teach, sanctify and guide, along with the care of all the Churches. Ordination to a Priest allows the individual, as the bishop’s assistants, to celebrate the sacraments and other liturgical acts. Ordination as a deacon places him at the service of the bishop.