Sacraments of initiation

Religious education ideas for Catholic teachers, homeschoolers, and catechists- crafts, lessons, and printables on Sacraments, Scripture and Prayer.

Deepen young people's understanding of the sacraments with Sacraments of Initiation Learning Stations from Joe Paprocki.

Religious education ideas for Catholic teachers, homeschoolers, and catechists- crafts, lessons, and printables on Sacraments, Scripture and Prayer.

Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist lay the foundations of every Christian life.

Confirmation: A sacrament of initiation that completes the grace of Baptism and is usually administered by a bishop. It consists of the laying on of hands, anointing on the forehead with chrism, and prayer. The words of Confirmation are “be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” In Confirmation, a person confirms his or her relationship with Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Confirmation strengthens those who receive it to live the faith and become more active members in the Church.

This article will explore the three types of sacraments of the Catholic Church, illuminating how each sacrament concretely shapes Christian identity and empowers the faithful to embody Christ at every phase of the spiritual journey. These three categories of sacraments organize the seven sacraments based on their role in Christian life and discipleship.

Boguslawa 2007 Sacraments of Initiation The Christian is born anew by Baptism, strengthened by Confirmation, and receives in Eucharist the food of eternal life.

Confirmation is the completion of the process of initiation into the family of Christ and is preceded by Baptism and the Holy Eucharist. Confirmation involves being responsible for one’s faith and actions and is a coming-of-age ceremony. Performed by the Bishop, the confirmation rituals involve laying on of hands as well as anointing with holy […]

CME- The Sacrament of Holy Communion culminates the other Sacraments of Initiation- that is, it completes them, and brings them all together.