the three Sacraments that celebrate membership into the Catholic Church: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

the holy oil made from oil scented with balsam, and used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. It is blessed by the bishop at the Chrism Mass.

 the loving action of God’s forgiveness of sins and the restoration of friendship with the Father brought by Jesus Christ.

effective signs of God’s grace, instituted by Christ and given to his Church.