RCIA & CONFIRMATION EXAM (STUDY)

What does R.C.I.A stand for?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

What are the Sacraments of Christian Initiation?

Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist

What does receiving these Sacraments do for us?

Receiving all three sacraments at the Easter Vigil or the Vigil at Pentecost was the usual way of becoming a Christian in the early Church.

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Catechists

The ministers of catechesis(aka:teacher)

Catechumans

Unbaptized people, who are preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging informal study, reflection, and prayer.

Stages of RCIA

• Includes 7 stages—four distinct periods of preparation and three steps:

1. Period of Inquiry

2. First Step

3. Period of the Catechumenate

Eucharist and Mystagogy

What happens after you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?

The candidates Christian initiation is complete when they receive the Body and Blood for the first time.

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Mystagogy

A period of baptismal catechesis. A time for the neophytes to grow deeper understanding of the Paschal Mystery and make it a part of their lives.

Confirmation - *New Unit*

What happens with the Holy Spirit during Pentecost?

The time when the Holy Spirit comes down to tell the Apostles to preach.

The Sacraments Confirmation within the Sacraments of Christian Initiation

How is Christian Initiation accomplished?

In the three sacraments of Christian Initiation(Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist) together.

What do these three sacraments do(Confirmation, Eucharist, and Baptism)?

• Baptism: begins new life

• Confirmation: strengthens that new life gained at Baptism

• Eucharist: New Christian Life through the transforming power of the Body and Blood of Christ

When does Confirmation Happen(in regards to Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist)?

The eastern churches all three sacraments happen together.

Who is the ordinary minister of Confirmation?

The Bishop

Confirmation and Discernment

When you get confirmed you get a sponsor who is:

• Older than you

• Good standing in the Church

• Walks with you in your life

Parts of Confirmation:
How is someone confirmed?

• Laying on of Hands

• The Anointing with Sacred Chrism

What are the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit?

1. Wisdom

2. Understanding

3. Right Judgement(Counsel)

4. Courage(Fortitude)

5. Knowledge

6. Reverence - (Respect)

7. Wonder of Awe(Fear of the Lord)