You are required to write an 800-word article for the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Bulletin titled: Remembering Your Sacramental Obligations: The Sacraments of Initiation. You are to choose EITHER

You are required to write an 800-word article for the Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Parish Bulletin titled: Remembering Your Sacramental Obligations: The Sacraments of

Initiation.

You are to choose EITHER the Sacrament of Baptism OR Confirmation and write an informative piece that addresses the following:

● Outline the purpose of your chosen Sacrament, with reference to the historical

context of the sacrament. (200 words)

● Describe how the importance of your chosen Sacrament is presented in the

Bible. You must make explicit reference to ONE of the following scripture

passages (200 words):

○ Matthew 3: 1-17

○ Acts 2: 1-12

● Identify THREE symbols associated with your chosen Sacrament, ensuring you

include an image of each symbol. Describe the meaning of EACH of these

symbols within the Sacrament. (200 words)

● Explain how adherents are then called to live out your chosen Sacrament in

daily life. In your answer, refer to TWO ways in which people become fully

engaged in the life of the Church. (200 words)