Initiation Sacraments and Directions for Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue: An Essay for the Exploratory USCCB/PCCNA Dialogue

This article surveys Roman Catholic understandings of initiation sacraments. It traces historical developments and current practices for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and Holy Communion. Throughout attention is paid to the areas where convergences and issues for further discussion between Roman Catholics and Pentecostals emerge.