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Confirmation –
strengthens our new
life with the gifts of
the Holy Spirit.
Eucharist – nourishes
us with the Body and
Blood of Christ.
Baptism Rites
Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) - A process for
adults culminating in the
celebration of all three
sacraments of initiation at
the Easter Vigil.
Rite of Baptism of
Children - People did not
want their children to wait
until adulthood to be re-
born in Christ’s life…infant
baptism became prevalent.
“Cradle Catholics”
Most Catholics are initiated into the
Church as infants through the Rite of
Baptism of Children.
The child’s parents and godparents
speak in the name of the child.
Catechesis takes place after baptism.
Formation is gradual as the child grows
The other sacraments of initiation are
received at a later time.
The Essential Rite of Baptism
Proper matter: Water
Correct words or
form: Triple pouring
of or immersion in
water with the words,
“I baptize you in the
name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit.”
Designated minister:
bishop, priest, or
deacon
Effects of Baptism
Washes away original sin and any
other sins and the punishment due.
Makes us children of God and temples
of the Holy Spirit.
Welcomes us as members of the
Church, the Body of Christ.
Marks us forever as sharers in the
common priesthood of all believers,
and in Christ’s mission of justice and
peace.
Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism
Requirements for Reception of the
Sacrament of Confirmation
Be prepared to
profess the faith.
Be in the state of
grace.
Intend to receive
the sacrament.
Be prepared to
witness to Jesus
Christ.
The Essential Rite of Confirmation
Proper matter: Chrism
Correct words or
form: Laying on of
hands and anointing
with chrism on the
forehead with the
words: "(Name), be
sealed with the gift of
the Holy Spirit."
Designated minister:
Bishop
Development of the Eucharist
These
sacraments
Matrimony
are directed
toward the
salvation of
others, not
toward those
receiving the
sacraments. Holy Orders
Holy Orders
Marriage is a
sacred covenant --
that is an
agreement
between the
husband and wife,
and between the
couple and God.
Matrimony
From the time of creation, marriage has
been an institution established by God,
not by man.
Sacramental marriage was modeled on
the relationship between Christ and the
Church
The goodness of Marriage includes:
The procreation of children.
The chastity of the spouses and their
fidelity to each other.
The indissoluble union of marriage.
The Essential Rite of Matrimony
The essential element of Matrimony is
the mutual consent to marry.
The words of consent must be freely
given.
Catholics must marry in the presence
of a priest or a deacon, and in the
presence of two witnesses.
The spouses themselves are the
ministers of the sacrament.
Matrimony
The family is called
“the domestic
Church.” The family is
a living witness and
testimony of eternal,
unbreakable, and
boundless love that
the couple (and their
children) give to one
another and to the
world.
The Seven Sacraments
The sacraments celebrate Jesus as the Way, the Truth,
and the Life.
The sacraments are a way for us to live life to the
fullest.
The sacraments are the way to allow Jesus to touch our
lives.