baptism

The sacraments only have power because of what event?

Christ's Paschal Mystery

True or False: God is bound by the sacraments. He can only work through them to bring about salvation.

False

True or False: We have to earn the right to be baptized as we grow older.

False

This sacrament is the primary sacrament. Without receiving this one, no others can be received.

Baptism

At Baptism, we join with Christ as who?

priest, prophet, and king

When does a Baptism during Mass take place?

after the prayers of the faithful and before Communion

Aside from the need of form and matter, someone who baptizes in an emergency must.

intend to baptize the unbaptized into the family of Christ.

True or False: If you die before being baptized, you do not have a chance of going to Heaven.

False

What symbolic items may be present during a Baptism?

a burning candle, a white garment, and holy oils.

Jesus was baptized for the same reason he died for us

He stands in our place

If you were a catechumen and you died before you could receive the Sacrament, you received…

a baptism by desire

You are killed for the faith, but have not been baptized yet. What type of Baptism is this?

baptism by blood

What are the 4 main prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Testament that are mentioned during a Baptism?

waters of Creation, the Flood, the Exodus, the River Jordan

What is the form of baptism?

"I baptize you in the name of the Father, & of the Son, & of the Holy Spirit."

What is the matter of baptism?

Water poured 3 times over the head of an unbaptized person to be baptized.

Who are the ordinary ministers of baptism?

Bishop, Priest, and Deacon

What reasons does the Church give for baptizing infants?

We are born with Original Sin, people are healed by the faith of others in scripture, Jesus tells us not to hinder the children from coming to Him, and the early church did it.

The tall candle lit at the Easter Vigil. Represents the Risen Christ & is used during Baptism.

Paschal candle

What are the effects of Baptism?

We receive an indelible mark on our soul (cannot be repeated), we become sharers in the priesthood of Christ, and we are empowered by the Holy Spirit for discipleship.

This is used to remind us of our Baptism.

Holy Water

Blessed olive oil used to anoint those who are preparing for Baptism.

Oil of the Catechumens

Jesus' Baptism shows us what happens at our own Baptism, mainly that

We are given the Holy Spirit and called children of God, and a dove will appear above our head & fly around us forever

True or False: In scripture, Jesus affirms that Baptism is necessary in order to enter into Heaven.

True

True or False: Baptism is the ordinary means through which we obtain salvation.

True

The three Sacraments of Initiation are:

Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist

In our role as priests, we are called to

join in worship

In our role as prophets, we are called to

listen to and live God's word

In our role as kings, we are called to

be a servant leader

In Scripture, Jesus refers to his death as a _ meaning that his death brings new life.

Baptism