The Sacrament of Initiation

What are the Sacraments of Initiation?

• Baptism

• Confirmation

• Eucharist
What are the Sacrament of
Initiation?
• These sacraments, by drawing
us toward full stature of Christ,
empower us to carry out our
mission as Christian in
both the Church and
the world.
What are the Sacrament of
Initiation?
• Foundation of Christian Life
• Initiate us to succeeding
sacrament
• Joyful sacrament of welcome
 What are the effects of the
sacraments of initiation?
a. Freed from the power of darkness
b. receive the spirit
 Makes us adopted sons and
daughters of the Father,
 incorporates us into the church, the
people of God
 With whom we celebrate the
Eucharistic memorial of Christ’s
Paschal Mystery
 The
Sacrament
of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism
 gives our souls the
new life of sanctifying
grace by which we
become children of
God, members of the
Church, and heirs of
heaven.
The Sacrament of Baptism
 Holy Baptism is the
basis of the whole
Christian life, the gate
way to life in the
spirit (vitae spiritualis
ianua, and the door
which gives access to
the other sacraments.
(Catechism of the
Catholic Church/CCC1213)
 An indelible spiritual mark…
a. Makes us forever Christians
b. makes us members of the church
with the right and duty to spread
Christ’s kingdom
c. Imparts to us a likeness to Christ in
priesthood
d. Enables us to receive other
sacraments
Minister of Baptism

Bishop
Priests

Deacons
In case of necessity,
anyone with the
right intention may
and should
administer Baptism.
 How is Baptism
administered?
By immersing the person
to be baptized in water or
pouring on his head
While pronouncing the
words: I baptize you in the
name of the Father, and
the Son and Holy Spirit.
The Necessity of Baptism

Baptism is necessary for the

salvation of human beings,
because Christ said: “ unless
a man is born through water
and spirit, he cannot enter
the Kingdom of God.” (JOHN 3:5)
Who can receive Baptism?
“Every person not
yet baptized and
only such a person
is able to be
baptized.”
CCC 1246
 TWO KINDS OF BAPTISM

a. Adult Baptism

b. Infant Baptism
What about those who have never
received baptism without their
fault? Would they be saved?
 (Votum baptisimi) or desire for
baptism

Any person who is sorry for the

sins committed, and desires to be
baptized, but is unable to receive it
due to impossibility, can receive
the sacrament.
 Baptism of Blood

Any person who dies or suffer

for God receive another
sacrament
Symbols of Baptism
Symbol Meaning
Water cleansing, death to an old life of sin and
rebirth into new life with Christ
Oil anointing with Christ (the “anointed one”),
we belong to him, we receive the Holy
Spirit who protects, guides, strengthens
White purity, happiness, and a new identity of living
garment in union with the Lord
Candle Christ is the light of the world and his
followers should be Christ’s light to others
 Effects of Baptism
Baptism initiates and
Baptism forgives both
incorporates us into
Original Sin and personal
Christ’s Body, the Church
sin and remits all
punishment due to sin
Baptism gives us birth
into a new life in Christ Baptism seals Christians
with and indelible
Baptism gives us spiritual character that
birth into a new life marks us as belonging to
in Christ Christ
 KEY Ingredient in the Sacrament of
Baptism - FAITH

It is the real force within us that by

the power of Christ’s Holy Spirit,
gradually works a transformation in
our daily thoughts, hopes attitudes
and values.