We know there are seven Sacraments and no more or less ... Why are Baptism and Penance called Sacraments of the dead? A. Baptism and Penance are called Sacraments of the dead because they take ...

The word Penance has other meanings ... the precepts of the Church, the seven capital sins, and the particular duties of our state in life, to find out the sins we have committed.

For example, they might be told to return stolen goods. Penance requires … the sinner to endure all things willingly, be contrite of heart, confess with the lips, and practice complete humility ...

The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian’s life of faith.