9 3 The Sacraments of Initiation: Read pages and answer the FOR REVIEW questions on page 234

Aim: What are the Sacraments of Initiation? I. Baptism – being welcomed into a new life in the community of Jesus Christ A.Celebrates leaving behind an old life, dying to old life 1.Early Christians even joyfully willing to be martyred B.membership into the Church C.Symbols

1.Water is the essential = cleansing & purification 2.Oil 3.Lighting a candle 4.New white garments 5.RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which adults enter into the Church a)celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil b)The Sacrament of Baptism DVD – Clip 3:21

II. Confirmation- growth in the spirit, “Be sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit” A.Gifts of the Holy Spirit 1.Wisdom 2.Courage 3.Understanding 4.Right Judgement 5.Knowledge 6.Reverence 7.Wonder and Awe B.Symbols 1.Anointing by the Bishop a) with chrism oil = strengthening, healing, joy TC4: Ignite Your Catholic Faith - Why is Confirmation Important? 2:16

III. Eucharist – central saving act for Catholics, core of the church life A.Bread and wine transformed into the body and blood of Christ to nourish us 1.we are joined to Christ 2.joined to each other B.Mass is the recalling of Jesus’ sacrificial gift of himself to all humankind 1.Liturgy of the Word = scripture is spiritual nourishment 2.Liturgy of the Eucharist = live out the paschal Mystery