CCD Exam 2024-2025 Review Questions

Flashcards for CCD Exam 2024-2025

What are sacraments?

The sacraments are the visible signs instituted by Jesus to sanctify and empower us with the invisible divine life, namely, grace.

Which sacraments are called the Sacraments of Initiation?

Baptism, Chrismation, and Holy Eucharist

Through which sacrament do we participate in the death and resurrection of Jesus?

Baptism

What are five requisites to receive the Sacrament Of Reconciliation worthily?

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What season is a time of preparation for the birth of Jesus?

Annunciation

What does the season of Nativity commemorate?

The birth of Jesus

What does the season of Epiphany focus on?

Jesus' baptism and public life

What does the season of Lent commemorate?

The passion and death of Jesus, involving fasting

What does the season of Easter recall?

The Resurrection and Ascension

What does the Apostles season focus on?

The descent of the Holy Spirit and reflection on the beginning of the Church

What is the Summer season associated with in the liturgical year?

The period of the growth of the Church

Which figures are remembered during the Elijah-Cross-Moses season?

Elijah, Moses, and Christ's Transfiguration

What event is commemorated during the Dedication of the Church season?

The consecration of the Church

With which season does the liturgical year start?

The Annunciation

Which feast is the most important of the Easter season?

Easter

With which feast does the Apostle season start?

Pentecost

Which season constitutes the last four weeks of the liturgical year?

Dedication of Church

What is the foundation for religious life?

The vows of obedience, chastity, and poverty

What is the aim of religious life?

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What is the most important part of the rite of ordination of Priesthood?

Prayer of laying on of hands

What is the most important ritual of the sacrament of matrimony?

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What is the key theme of John 14:6?

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What are sacraments of initiation?

Baptism, Chrismation (Confirmation), and Eucharist

What is the effect of receiving sacramental grace?

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What is the prayer for priests asking?

Protection, holiness, fruitfulness, and eternal reward for priests

Who is the savior of the world?

Jesus

Who is the queen of priests?

Mary

Who is the patron of priests?

St. John Vianney

What are the three vows that form the foundation of religious life?

Obedience, chastity, and poverty

Which liturgical season commemorates the passion and death of Jesus?

Lent

Which sacrament makes us participate in the resurrection of Jesus?

Baptism

Which season is associated with remembering the Transfiguration?

Elijah-Cross-Moses

What is the significance of the Prayer of Laying on of Hands?

It is the most important part of the rite for the ordination of Priesthood

How can one receive Sacramental Grace?

Through the Sacraments

What occurs during the season of Apostles?

Descent of the Holy Spirit and reflection on the beginning of the Church.

What is the focus of the prayer for priests?

Seeking sanctification and protection for priests

What liturgical season starts with the feast of Pentecost?

Apostles Season

Which Saint is invoked in prayer for priests?

St. John Vianney

What is the season of preparation for the birth of Jesus called?

Annunciation

What virtues are represented by the vows of religious life?

Obedience, chastity, and poverty

What is received through the Sacraments?

Sacramental Grace

What is a liturgical season?

A specific time in the Church year with a certain mood or emphasis

What event is celebrated during the Nativity season?

The birth of Jesus

What does worthy reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation require?

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What is the last main season of the liturgical year?

Dedication of the Church

What are we to do for Priests?

Pray for Priests

What do the Gospels say about John 14:6?

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What Sacraments are administered by a Priest?

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What is the Church?

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What is grace in the context of sacraments?

Grace is the divine help given by God to individuals for their regeneration and sanctification.

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments?

The Holy Spirit is the agent who initiates and effects the grace bestowed in the sacraments.

What is confirmation?

Confirmation is the sacrament that strengthens the grace received at baptism, marking the individual with the seal of the Holy Spirit.

What is the Eucharist?

The Eucharist is the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, considered the source and summit of Christian life.

What is the significance of the sacrament of reconciliation?

The sacrament of reconciliation offers forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God and the Church

What is the season of Annunciation known for?

The season of Annunciation is known for being a time of preparation for the birth of Jesus.

What does the season of Nativity celebrate?

The season of Nativity celebrates the birth of Jesus.

What key event is commemorated during the season of Epiphany?

The season of Epiphany commemorates Jesus' baptism and public life.

What theme is central to the season of Lent?

The season of Lent centers around the passion and death of Jesus and involves fasting.

What does the season of Easter recall?

The season of Easter recalls the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus.

What significant event does the Apostles season focus on?

The Apostles season focuses on the descent of the Holy Spirit and reflection on the beginning of the Church.

What is associated with the Summer season in the liturgical year?

The Summer season is associated with the period of growth of the Church.

What figures are highlighted during the Elijah-Cross-Moses season?

The Elijah-Cross-Moses season highlights Elijah, Moses, and Christ's Transfiguration.

What does the Dedication of the Church season commemorate?

The Dedication of the Church season commemorates the consecration of the Church.

Which season follows the feast of Pentecost?

The Apostles season follows the feast of Pentecost.

What is the last four weeks of the liturgical year known as?

The last four weeks of the liturgical year is known as the Dedication of the Church