St. John the Baptist
Ukrainian Catholic Church
Belfield, North Dakota
Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
Holy Mysteries of Christian Initiation: Baptism, Chrismation, Eucharist
Holy Mysteries of Healing: Confession, Anointing of the Sick
Holy Mysteries of Service: Holy Orders, Marriage
Baptism is the first mystery of Christian Initiation. It initiates new members into the Body of the Church. Our Lord's instruction to His disciples was "Go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit". Once one enters into the Kingdom of God, they must be reborn of water and spirit in order to truly experience it.
The second mystery of Christian initiation is Chrismation. Through this sacrament, the newly baptized receives “The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit.” Just as the apostles received it at Pentecost, the one anointed by Chrism receives the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Holy Eucharist is the third mystery of Christian initiation. The newly baptized, nourished by Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit, receives the Body and Blood of Christ as sustenance. While Baptism and Chrismation are received once, Holy Communion is received throughout one's life because in and through this Mystery, the Christian grows in grace received in Baptism and Chrismation.
The Holy Mystery of Repentance also known as Confession is one of two ways that Christ can heal us. In our human weakness, we sin. By accepting Christ's forgiveness, He can make us whole again. Repentance and Confession are the way that He comes to us
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The Holy Mystery of Anointing of the Sick, also known as Holy Anointing, is one of two Holy Mysteries of Healing that the Church continues Christ's mission of healing and forgiving sins. Through prayer and the anointing of the sick person with Holy Oil, the Church implores God for the healing of both soul and body.
Marriage, also known as Matrimony, is one of the two Holy Mysteries of Service that Christ blesses through the Church. It is the union of one man and one woman who come together in love and fidelity, thus creating a domestic church and a Christian family.
The Mystery of Holy Orders is one of the two Holy Mysteries of Service in the Church. Through this Mystery, a man is ordained for a special and specific ministry. This Mystery is divided into two categories: the Minor Order and the Major Orders.
For more information please contact Father Stepan or Deacon Tony or submit a question on the Church contact page.