By Fr. Richard D. Breton Jr., The Wanderer - Christ instituted seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Marriage. The sacraments touch every aspect of our Christian lives. Through them we experience the birth, healing, and mission that is associated with the life of faith. Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are grouped together and called the Sacraments of Initiation.