Baptism and Confirmation TEST

Original Sin —

The first sin of Adam and Eve; inherited by all people and removed in Baptism.

Baptism —

The Gateway sacrament that cleanses sin, gives new life in Christ, and makes us members of the Church.

Permanent Seal (Character) —

A spiritual mark on the soul that cannot be erased; Baptism can only happen once.

Baptism of Blood —

Martyrs who die for Christ receive salvation even without water Baptism.

Baptism of Desire —

Those who desire Baptism but die before receiving it can still be saved.

Chrism —

Sacred oil blessed by a bishop; used in Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.

Adopted —

Through Baptism, we become adopted children of God.

Scrutinies —

Special rites during RCIA to purify and strengthen catechumens.

Inquiry (Pre-Catechumenate) —

First stage of RCIA; learning about the faith

Catechumenate —

Period of formation and study in RCIA.

Purification & Enlightenment —

Final preparation stage in RCIA, includes scrutinies.

Mystagogia —

Post-initiation period (Easter to Pentecost) to deepen understanding.

Memorial —

Remembering God’s saving actions.

Celebration —

Ritual actions of the Church.

Communion —

Union with Christ and the Church.

Transformation —

Being changed to live a holy life.

Priest —

Worships God and serves others.

Prophet —

Teaches and speaks God’s truth.

King —

Leads by serving and building God’s Kingdom.

Form of Baptism —

“I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

Matter of Baptism —

Water (pouring or immersion).

Minister of Baptism — .

Bishop, priest, deacon; anyone in emergency

Frequency of Baptism —

Once (Permanent Seal).

Jesus’ Baptism —

Reveals Him as God’s Son, begins His mission, shows obedience, connects to Paschal Mystery; He did not need it because He had no sin.

Who can baptize —

Clergy normally; anyone in emergency with right intention.

Permanent Seal meaning —

Marks us forever as belonging to Christ.

God not bound by sacraments —

God can give grace outside sacraments (Baptism of Blood/Desire).

Grafted onto Christ —

We are united with Jesus and share His life.

Gateway Sacrament — .

Baptism

Removes sins —

Original and personal sins.

Red Sea —

Symbol of cleansing from sin.

Old life → New life —

Die to sin, rise in Christ.

Baptism of martyrs —

Baptism of Blood.

RCIA —

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.

Easter Vigil —

Full initiation occurs.

Paschal Mystery — .

Suffering, Death, Resurrection, Ascension of Jesus

Pentecost —

Day the Holy Spirit came as tongues of fire.

Advocate —

Name for the Holy Spirit (helper/guide).

Chrismation —

Eastern term for Confirmation.

Confirmand — .

Person receiving Confirmation

Chrism —

Sacred oil used in Confirmation.

Anointed — .

Blessed with oil for a holy purpose

Wisdom —

Seeing as God sees.

Understanding —

Deep grasp of faith.

Counsel —

Making right decisions.

Fortitude —

Courage to do good.

Knowledge —

Knowing God’s plan.

Piety —

Love and reverence for God.

Fear of the Lord —

Awe and respect for God.

Matter of Confirmation — .

Laying on of hands and anointing with Chrism

Form of Confirmation —

“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Frequency of Confirmation — .

Once

Minister of Confirmation —

Bishop (or priest in special cases).

Completion of Baptism —

Confirmation completes the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Why separated from Baptism —

Church growth; bishops couldn’t attend all baptisms.

Sponsor —

Spiritual guide and role model.

Eastern Churches — .

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist together (infants)

Western Church —

Confirmation later, usually by bishop.

Growth of Gifts —

Strengthens gifts received at Baptism and helps live and defend the faith.

Teens Confirmation —

After infant Baptism, later with preparation.

Adults (RCIA) — .

Receive Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist together

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