Unit 1: Lesson 8

The Sacraments of Initiation

The Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, 

and the Eucharist.

Catechism Connections:

CCC 849

CCC 1212-1215

CCC 1535

CCC 2013

Lesson Topics:

Sacraments of Initiation

LESSON VOCABULARY

Evangelization: 

The sharing of the Gospel by word and example of life.

Holiness: 

The fullness of the Christian life and the perfection of charity. To be holy is to be set apart by God. We do not make ourselves holy; rather, holiness comes from God’s initiative. We are holy because God is holy and He calls us to Himself.

Initiate: 

To formally make a person a part of a group or community.

Sacraments of Initiation: 

Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. These Sacraments introduce us to and make us members of the Church. They strengthen us for our life’s journey and give us a share in Christ’s mission of the salvation of all souls. (1275, 1318)