Initiation is a process to admit someone into a group, usually through particular actions or rituals.  In the Catholic Church, it is a gradual process with several steps or stages to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and then the Eucharist. 

The process varies depending on the age of the person – whether she/he is a baby or toddler, a child or young person who attends school or an adult. 

For children, please refer to the following for more information.  For adults, please go to our RCIA page for further information.