Liturgy and Sacraments

Bea M. Rada

1. Why are Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist, called sacraments of

initiation?
The three sacraments of initiation are referred to as such because one must
undergo all three in order to be a complete member of the Christian community.
A person is reborn into sharing the life of Christ through baptism. The Church has
a tradition that the baptized person now belongs to God's family after being set
free from sin. The first three sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy
Communion are collectively known as the Sacraments of Initiation into the
Catholic Church, “whose unity must be safeguarded” according to the Catholic
Catechism.

2. What are the effects of the Sacraments of Initiation?

The Rite of Initiation Sacraments
You are cleansed of original sin via baptism; your faith is strengthened by
confirmation; and you are reminded of Christ's love and sacrifice through the
Eucharist, where you can partake of the body and blood of eternal life.It restores
our relationship with God and establishes our eligibility for his grace. Peace, joy,
tranquility, and spiritual comfort typically follow. The sacrament also mends or
restores the harm our sins have caused to our fellowship with others by making
us right with the Church.

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