Yes, the Church of England recognizes two sacraments ordained by Christ in the Gospels:
* Baptism: The rite of initiation into the Christian Church, symbolizing cleansing from sin and new life in Christ.
* Holy Communion (also known as the Eucharist, the Lord's Supper, or Mass): The sharing of bread and wine in remembrance of Jesus Christ's sacrifice, and a means of receiving his grace.
The Church of England also recognizes five other rites as "sacramental rites" or "ordinances" that are important and have sacramental qualities, but are not considered sacraments in the same way as Baptism and Holy Communion:
* Confirmation: A rite where a baptized person affirms their faith and receives the laying on of hands by a bishop.
* Ordination: The setting apart of individuals for ministry as deacons, priests, or bishops.
* Marriage: The solemn union between a man and a woman, reflecting the union of Christ and the Church.
* Reconciliation (also known as Confession or Penance): The acknowledgment of sins and receiving absolution from a priest.
* Anointing of the Sick (also known as Unction): The anointing with oil for healing and spiritual comfort.
The distinction between the two sacraments and the five sacramental rites is a point of theological difference between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church, which recognizes all seven as sacraments. The Church of England emphasizes that Baptism and Holy Communion were explicitly instituted by Jesus in the Gospels, while the others developed later in Church tradition.