Each sacrament is a life-changing encounter with Jesus, communicated through the power of the Holy Spirit. This power dwelling within us is the very same power that raised Jesus from the dead, communicating his supernatural life into us... This is our call as Christians - to live Christ's resurrection life. This is why he gave us the sacraments: "The desire and work of the Spirit in the heart of the Church is that we may live the life of the risen Christ." (CCC, 1099).
