By the Sacrament of Baptism Man is incorporated into Christ and His Church, freed from original sin and his own personal transgressions. Confirmation seals and confirms the new life acquired by the initiation of Baptism. The Eucharist is not a mere remembrance of our Lord’s death; it is a true and real Communion and participation in His Flesh and Blood, by which we are given strength to live His life. Preparation for Holy Communion is by the Sacrament of Penance, which consists inwardly in contrition
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