1. Bell Work
Please list the 7 Sacraments!

2. 7 Sacraments

3. 7 Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Reconciliation
Anointing of the Sick
Holy Orders
Marriage/Matrimony

4. 7 Sacraments we will discuss!
The sacraments we will be discussing are the sacraments of initiation!
Which of the sacraments are the initiation?
Hint= there are 3
Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation

5. Baptism The 1st sacrament of initiation “To plunge or immerse”
The beginning of our personal relationship w/God
Symbols=Shell & baptismal waters- we will rise to a new life
“At that time Jesus arrived from Galilee & came to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. But John tried to make him change his mind. I ought to be baptized by you, John said, & yet you have come to me!”
Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist-Matthew 3:13-19
This verse is showing the respect that John had for Jesus

6. Baptism How do we show that we have a relationship w/God?
We are going to play charades to show our relationship!

7. Compare & Contrast Compare & contrast
Baptism of repentance by John the Baptist
Present-day Baptism or the Baptism of Initiation.

8. Compare & Contrast

9. Compare & Contrast

10. Bell Work
Which of the 7 Sacraments are sacraments of initiation?

11. Compare & Contrast Baptism of Repentance vs. Baptism of Initiation
Baptism of Repentance is ppl. being baptized in order to have their sins forgiven
This was also a way in which ppl. could confess their sins
Baptism of Initiation is for us to start our relationship w/God & to start the creation of our faith
Both share that we all have the belief in God & our faith in God’s work

12. Eucharist The 2nd sacrament of Initiation
During Eucharist the actual body & blood of Jesus Christ becomes present
Brings us closer to God
Transubstantiation- the transfer of the items of bread & wine at Mass to the Body & Blood of Jesus Christ.
Beginning- 6:18
Symbols=Bread, wine, wheat, & grapes

13. Eucharist
“Then he took a piece of bread, gave thanks to God, broke it, & gave it to them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”
The Last Supper- Luke 22
This verse is showing us that God is giving himself to us by us having God w/in us

14. Bell Work
Which are the 1st 2 sacraments of initiation?

15. Compare & Contrast
How does the Last Supper compare to the present-day celebration of Eucharist?
I would like you to list the comparisons & contrasting viewpoints in bullet point form.

16. Compare & Contrast

17. Confirmation Confirmation is the 3rd Sacrament of Initiation
The Sacrament of mature Christian commitment
This is saying that this is your faith
A deepening of our baptismal promises.
Symbols=Fire & a descending dove.

18. Confirmation
“Then they saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out & touched each person there.”
Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost- Acts 2
This was God bestowing power to be able to preach & share that Jesus was the risen lord

19. Confirmation Confirmation
Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit & are strengthened in Christian life
This ceremony takes place generally around the age of 15 (Sophomore in HS)
Confirmation gives us the deeper belief & commitment to the Catholic faith

20. Life Strengthening
How do you think your life is strengthened by the spirit during Confirmation?

21. Life Strengthening This can be compared to the Apostles at Pentecost
They were filled with the Holy Spirit
The Apostles were able to explain Jesus Christ & God’s plan for Salvation
Given strength & wisdom

22. Life Strengthening
Events surrounding the Apostles at Pentecost

23. Life Strengthening
Compare our Confirmation ceremony to what happened with the Apostles at Pentecost.
How are they related?

24. Life Strengthening
Our Confirmation ceremony

25. Life Strengthening
Comparison b/t our Confirmation & the Events surrounding the Apostles at Pentecost

26. What is a Sacramental?
Sacramental-An action, a ceremony resembling a sacrament that has taken place, or a sacred object
Sacred signs that resemble the sacraments
Sign of the Cross
Rosaries
Oil and ashes
Instituted by the church rather than by Christ & serving as a means of receiving blessings of grace
Help us to receive the blessings of God & become closer to God
Remind us of God’s works

27. What is a Sacramental?
What sacramentals are used in Baptism, Eucharist, & Confirmation?

28. Baptism

29. Eucharist

30. Confirmation

31. Now what I want you to do
I want you to create a word collage, a picture collage, or a combination collage
You will represent 1 of the Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation
When you create your slide, the slide should be completely covered with pictures &/or words

32. Once you are done with your collage…
How do we become closer to God by going through the Sacraments of Initiation or Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation?
Please write 1 paragraph (4-6 sentences) explaining your thoughts and ideas.