<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article has no lead section . Please help by adding an introductory section to this article . For more information, see the layout guide, and Wikipedia's lead section guidelines to ensure the section will be inclusive of all the essential details . Please discuss this issue on the article's talk page . (September 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article has no lead section . Please help by adding an introductory section to this article . For more information, see the layout guide, and Wikipedia's lead section guidelines to ensure the section will be inclusive of all the essential details . Please discuss this issue on the article's talk page . (September 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> In Eastern and Western Christian liturgical and pastoral traditions, the three sacraments of initiation (also called the "mysteries of initiation") are Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist . In the Latin Church and other Western denominations, the rite of infant baptism only has baptism conferred in babies . The Eucharist and Confirmation are postponed until the child achieves age of self - awareness . Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic groups administer all three to infants . </P> <P> Adults are normally baptized after enrollment as a catechumen, either formally, as in the Latin Rite, or more informally, as in some Eastern Catholic Churches . Although not a true member of the Church, catechumens may have some share in Christ, according to the Church . </P>

Why are the sacraments of initiation so important