How do the sacraments of initiation affect the Christian life?
The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by Confirmation and nourished by Eucharist, the food of eternal life. • What is Baptism? Baptism is a sacrament instituted by Christ to forgive our original sin and other sins, if any, making us children of God, heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven and members of the Church. • Who can baptize? The ordinary ministers of baptism are the bishops and priests. In case of necessity any person, even some one not baptized can baptize if he/she has the required intention. • Is baptism necessary for salvation? Baptism is necessary for salvation for those to whom the gospel has been proclaimed and who have had the possibility of asking for this sacramental. • What is baptismal seal? Baptism seals the Christian with the indelible spiritual mark of his belonging to Christ, which consecrates the baptized person for Christian worship. • What is Confirmation? Confirmation is a sacrament by which we receive the Holy Spirit in a special way in order to make
