Seven sacraments are recognized: baptism in infancy, followed by confirmation with consecrated oil, penance, the Eucharist, matrimony, ordination and unction in times of sickness or when near death.
There are seven sacred rites recognized: the initiation rite of infancy, followed by the anointing with holy oil, forgiveness through repentance, the sacrament of the body and blood, the bond of matrimony, the ordination to ministry, and the blessing of the sick or those near the end of life.