How many sacraments are there, and what are their names? The Church has seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Why do we need sacraments in the first place? We need sacraments in order to outgrow our petty human life and to become like Jesus through Jesus: childrenContinue reading “CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH”