{"id":601,"date":"2016-12-14T23:55:24","date_gmt":"2016-12-14T23:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/saintedmunds.net\/?page_id=601"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:19:24","slug":"sacraments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saintedmunds.net\/index.php\/sacraments\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacraments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Life lived through the sacraments<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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\u201cThe Sacraments are the place of God\u2019s closeness and tenderness for us. They are the concrete way that God willed to come to meet us, to embrace us, without being ashamed of us and of our limitations.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Pope Francis<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The sacraments are at the heart of the life of the Church and of our parish community. Through them, God comes to meet us in a real and personal way, sharing His grace and love at every stage of our lives.<\/p>\n

As St Augustine beautifully expressed, \u201ca sacrament is an outward and visible sign of inward grace.\u201d<\/em> While we cannot see this grace with our eyes, we encounter it through visible signs given to us by Christ and entrusted to His Church.<\/p>\n

Each sacrament marks an important step in our journey of faith, and the Church is here to accompany and support you at every stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Infant Baptism<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Baptism is the beginning of Catholic life. Through this sacrament, a child is freed from sin, becomes a child of God, and is welcomed into the Church.<\/p>\n

If you are planning to have your child baptised, congratulations! We look forward to welcoming your family into the life of the parish.<\/p>\n

At St Edmund\u2019s:<\/p>\n