Christian living

• Person's natural life begins at Birth.
• Grace life in Christ begins with the sacraments of baptism also known as, the door to the other sacraments.
• Christ's mission as a "king" was to lead us with great love and humble service.
• The sacraments of baptism may be received by "adults" after adequate preparation and instruction in the faith.
• The word Baptism comes from the Greek word " Baptizein ".
• Christ's mission as a "priest" was to worship God in authentic prayer.
• Christ's mission as a "prophet" was to proclaim the good news to all.
• All the baptized are called to share in Christ's mission as a "prophet, priest and king".
• Parents recognize the fight as a gift that is meant to be shared.
• Godparents become the child's second parent.
• Anointing with holy chrism symbolizes the gift of the holy spirit.
• The white garment reminds us of the white cloth worn by those baptized in the early church to symbolize their newness in Jesus Christ.
• The "candle" to symbolize how Christ has enlightened the baptized child.
• The eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.
• St. Teresa of Calcutta reminds us of the centrality of the eucharist not only in the sacraments of the church, but also in our lives as Christ's disciples.
• The holy eucharist is the sacrament of Christian initiation in which Jesus Christ gives his body and blood himself for us.
• The word eucharist comes from the Greek word echaristia, which means thanksgiving.