Sacraments of Initiation

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The Sacraments of Initiation are those rituals by which one comes to be one of Christ's Faithful. The three Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, the Eucharist, and Confirmation.

[edit] Catholics

According to Canon 842 §2 there are three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. The reception of these Mysteries is required for one to be considered a full member of the Church.

Children are normally baptized as infants. Adults are normally baptized after enrollment as a catechumen, either formally as in the Latin rite or more informally as in some Eastern Rite Catholic Churches. Though not a true member of the Church, catechumens it may be hoped have some share in Christ.

Baptism makes one a member of Christ's Faithful and prepares one for the reception of other Sacraments.

Confirmation is the Anointing in the Holy Spirit.

The Eucharist gives one the "food of eternal life."

[edit] External links

• The Sacraments in the Code of Canon Law (Cann. 840-848) from the IntraText Digital Library
• The Sacraments of Christian Initiation