From our introductory discussion on the Sacraments, I learned that the Sacraments, which are

sensible signs to give grace that are instituted by Jesus Christ, are the means for us to feel God’s
love. Meanwhile, according to the CFC, these are symbolic acts or visible signs that arise from
the ministry of Jesus, which are then continued in, by, and for the Church. Through the power of
the Holy Spirit, the Sacraments shape us into likeness to Jesus Christ, who is the Primordial
Sacrament — the Sacrament of God’s love to men, the fullest expression of all Sacraments, and
the source, agent, and goal of every sacramental activity. Moreover, the Paschal Mystery in the
Church’s Sacraments indicates that the sacraments are a) instituted by Jesus Christ, b) for the
Church, c) for the sanctification of all, d) necessary for Salvation, and e) the keys to eternal life.
There are Seven Ritual Sacraments, which arise from the Christ’s Saving Ministry and form us in
Christ’s likeness in the Paschal Mystery. These include Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist,
Holy Orders, Matrimony, Penance, and Anointing of the Sick. Such sacraments or actions that
unite us to Jesus through the Holy Spirit are continued in, by, and for the Church. Among all
these, the Church plays a significant role as it functions as the basic and fundamental
sacrament that continues Jesus Christ’s ministries through the sacraments.