BAPTISM

“Go therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit : teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you” ( Matthew
28:19–20)

The Great Commission instructs us to baptize new disciples in the name of the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit. Baptism is a sign of a disciple's new commitment to Christ and confirmation of their
covenant of grace. We become forgiven and dedicated to God as disciples when we are baptized. We are
called to teach all nations about Christ's commands and to encourage them to obey them. Finally, we are
reminded that Christ will always be with us.

Age: Baptism is the foundational event of an extraordinary journey of faith as a disciple of Jesus Christ,
regardless of when it takes place—whether as a newborn, young child, or adult. It's never too late to make
this decision, and becoming baptized as an adult is a joy.

CONFORMATION
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has
sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed
free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Luke 4:18-19)

Jesus Christ conquered Satan's temptations in the desert and declared Himself to be the Messiah. Jesus
then returned to His hometown of Nazareth and was rejected. Sinners can be set free from the negative
effects of their actions, as well as the impact of sinfulness and corruption, through Jesus. By educating
them about his gospel, Jesus came to lead people out of darkness and into light. Confirmation helps a
person in keeping their baptismal promises, which are to serve others and share the Christian faith.

Age: Confirmation ceremonies can take place in childhood.

EUCHARIST

Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my
flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me
and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who
feeds on me will have life because of me (John 6:54-57).

Although Jesus refers to himself as "flesh and blood" in reference to the sacrifice he made when he died,
he also uses the phrase "eating me" or "embracing me" when he stands before us as our Savior and King.
Catholics receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ via the sacrament known as the Eucharist. This is
the most precious gift that the Lord gave to the Church at the Last Supper, according to Catholics. We are
fed by the Lord when we participate in the Eucharist.

Age: 7-8 years old (Childhood)