MEETING JESUS IN THE SACRAMENTSUNIT 2THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

More Than a New BeginningA realignmenta transformation of something that already exists

The sacraments of Christian initiation lay the foundation of every Christian life.

Baptism Incorporates Us into ChristWe are raised from the natural human condition through water and the Holy Spirit to the dignity of Gods children.

Confirmation Fills Us with the Holy SpiritSigned with the gift of the Spirit in Confirmation, Christians more perfectly become the image of their Lord and are filled with the Holy Spirit.

Eucharist Brings Eternal LifeThe Holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation.

All of the sacraments are directed to the Eucharist.

The Mass is the heavenly liturgy by its anticipation of eternal life.

Two Rites for the Sacraments of InitiationThe Churchs Seven Sacraments have to be rooted in Jesus Christ and grounded in the Church.