Sacs- Timeline FINAL

recon- Early Church

Public, long, strict penance; serious sins required entering the Order of Penitents and doing public repentance.

recon- 7th‑Century Ireland

Irish monks introduced private confession because bishops were not always available.

This became the model for individual confession.

recon- End of the Middle Ages

People were encouraged to confess before receiving the Eucharist; many avoided Communion because of this.

recon- Early 20th Century

Pope Pius X encouraged frequent Communion, which led to more frequent confession.

recon- Vatican II

Introduced the new Rite of Penance, emphasizing God’s mercy and the communal dimension of forgiveness.

confirm- Early Church

Baptism and Confirmation were celebrated together as one “double sacrament,” usually by a bishop.

confirm- As Christianity Spread

More infants were baptized; bishops couldn’t be present everywhere

confirm- Western Church

Separated Baptism and Confirmation so the bishop could still perform Confirmation.

confirm- Eastern Church

Kept Baptism, Confirmation (Chrismation), and Eucharist together, administered by a priest using chrism blessed by a bishop.

bap- Early Church Catechumenate

A 2–3 year process of formation before receiving Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

bap- Restoration After Vatican II

RCIA was re‑established as the modern form of the catechumenate.

euch- Last Supper

Institution of the Eucharist by Jesus.

euch- Council of Trent (16th century)

Defined Transubstantiation clearly and standardized the Mass.

euch- Vatican II (1960s)

Major liturgical reforms:

Mass in the vernacular

Priest facing the people

More Scripture readings

More lay participation

Communion in the hand

Receiving the chalice

Saturday vigil Mass permitted