The Tripod of Christianity It is only through Holiness, Formation,and Evangelization that we can truly live a Christian life in today's world. Holiness The direction of one's whole life to God as we live the life of grace. Formation The study of Christianity serves us not just so we may know it, but so that we may understand it and live it more fully. Evangelization An action undertaken for the specific purpose of improving a situation  or bringing a person to a better understanding of the Lord.