The Importance of Sacraments in Corresponding to Human Nature

Sacraments are important because they correspond to human nature, which is both physical and spiritual. While faith is crucial, sacraments recognize that humans are physical beings and require visible signs of grace. Sacraments have roots in human nature and universal religious practices. In Judaism, there were sacraments of the old law, such as Passover rituals, temple sacrifices, circumcision, and washings. Christianity also has sacraments, called the sacraments of the new law or new covenant, established by Christ. These sacraments are efficacious signs of grace that impart the graces they signify.