Sacraments of InitiationBY:AMELIE

SACREMENTS PAGE03BAPTISM PAGE04CONFIRMATION PAGE05EUCHARIST PAGE06CONTENTS PAGE02FRONT PAGE01CONTENTS PAGE

SacramentsA CATHOLIC SACRAMENT IS A VISIBLE, OUTWARD SIGN INSTITUTED BY JESUS CHRISTWHAT IS A SACRAMENTBAPTISM: WASHES AWAY THEIR SINS, MAKES A PERSON A CHILD OF GOD, AND WELCOMES THEM INTO THE CHURCH. CONFIRMATION: STRENGTHENS THE BAPTIZED PERSON WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT TO LIVE A CATHOLIC LIFE AND WITNESS TO THEIR FAITH. EUCHARIST : EUCHARIST IS WHERE BREAD AND WINE BECOME THE BODY AND BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST.HEALING SACRAMENTS THESE TWO SACRAMENTS AREINITIATION SACRAMENTS THESE THREE SACRAMENTS AREPENANCE (RECONCILIATION): FORGIVES SINS COMMITTED AFTER BAPTISM THROUGH CONTRITION, CONFESSION TO A PRIEST, AND ABSOLUTION. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: OFFERS SPIRITUAL STRENGTH, PEACE, AND HEALING TO THOSE WHO ARE SERIOUSLY ILL, AGING, OR NEAR DEATH.SERVICE OF COMMUNION SACRAMENTS THESE TWO SACRAMENTS AREHOLY ORDERS: DECLARE MEN AS BISHOPS OR PRIESTS. MARRIAGE: UNITES A MAN AND A WOMAN IN A LIFELONG PARTNERSHIP. 03

The Key Steps The Promises: Their parents promise to follow God and reject evil The Holy Words: The leader says, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." The Water: Water is poured over the person's head, or they are dip fully underwater, to wash away sins. The Oil: Sacred oil is put on their head to show they are blessed by the Holy Spirit. The White Clothes: The person wears white to represent a fresh, pure start. The Candle: A candle to show light that is given to the family to show that Christ is now guiding their life. The Main Meaning Cleansing from Sin: The water represents the washing away of all past sins leaving the soul pure. Official welcome into God's Family: It serves as an official welcome into Gods family and a member of the faith community. Three Visible Signs Water: Washing away original and personal sin, and it symbolizes new life and spiritual rebirth. Oil: It shows that the person belongs to Christ and receives the Holy Spirit. The white garment: It represents purity and a new life in Christ. The Invisible Graces Shown by Each Visible Sign Water: Water symbolizes the washing away of original and personal sin. It also represents new life and spiritual rebirth in Christ. Oil: Oil symbolizes that the person belongs to Christ and has received the Holy Spirit. The White Garment: The white garment represents purity, innocence, and a new life in Christ. How the sacrament welcomes people into the Church Baptism welcomes people into the Church by serving as the gateway to the Christian community. How does baptism help people live a Catholic Christian life Baptism helps people live a Catholic Christian life by giving them a clean slate, a new spiritual family, and the inner strength needed to follow Jesus.BAPTISM 04

Key Steps Renewal of promises: The person confirms the baptism vows made for them as a child. Laying on of hands: The bishop or priest prays and places hands over the candidates to call down the Holy Spirit. Anointing with Chrism: The bishop makes a cross on the person's forehead with sacred perfumed oil. The sealing: The bishop says, "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit," and the person responds, "Amen". Main Meaning Gifts of the Spirit: It deepens the seven spiritual gifts received during baptism. Adult commitment: It marks a personal choice to mature and take full responsibility for one's faith. Three Visible signs the laying on of hands the anointing with Sacred Chrism the accompanying spoken words How does Confirmation Welcome People into the Church Confirmation welcomes people into the church by sealing and completing the journey started at Baptism. The invisible graces shown by each visible sign The Laying on of Hands: This shows that the Holy Spirit is being called upon to help and strengthen the person’s faith. The Anointing with Sacred Chrism: This shows that the person is receiving the Holy Spirit and is strengthened to follow Jesus. The Accompanying Spoken Words: These words explain and show the special grace the person receives from the sacrament, especially the gift of the Holy Spirit. How Confirmation helps people live a Catholic Christian life Confirmation helps people live a Catholic Christian life by giving them the courage, maturity, and spiritual power needed to stand up for their faith in the real world.CONFIRMATION 05

The Key Steps The Promises: Their parents promise to follow God and reject evil The Holy Words: The leader says, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." The Water: Water is poured over the person's head, or they are dip fully underwater, to wash away sins. The Oil: Sacred oil is put on their head to show they are blessed by the Holy Spirit. The White Clothes: The person wears white to represent a fresh, pure start. The Candle: A candle to show light that is given to the family to show that Christ is now guiding their life. The Main Meaning Cleansing from Sin: The water represents the washing away of all past sins leaving the soul pure. Official welcome into God's Family: It serves as an official welcome into Gods family and a member of the faith community. Three Visible Signs Water: Washing away original and personal sin, and it symbolizes new life and spiritual rebirth. Oil: It shows that the person belongs to Christ and receives the Holy Spirit. The white garment: It represents purity and a new life in Christ. The invisible graces shown by each visible sign Bread: The bread becomes the Body of Christ. Wine: The wine becomes the Blood of Christ. Breaking and Sharing the Bread: This reminds us of Jesus giving His life for us and sharing Himself with us. How the sacrament welcomes people into the Church Baptism welcomes people into the Church by serving as the gateway to the Christian community. How does baptism help people live a Catholic Christian life Baptism helps people live a Catholic Christian life by giving them a clean slate, a new spiritual family, and the inner strength needed to follow Jesus.EUCHARIST06