Test on Baptism and Confirmation

Pentecost

from a Greek word meaning "fiftieth day," the day on which the Church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles.

Advocate

a name for the Holy Spirit, who will live in you and guide you to truth.

Chrismation

the name in the Eastern rites for the Sacrament of Confirmation. It comes from the chrism used as part of the sacrament.

Confirmand

a candidate for Confirmation.

Permanent Seal

receiving permanent sacramental grace, making it able to be received only once

Chrism

perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop and used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders

Anointed

blessed with holy oil

7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit

wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord

Wisdom

to know what's truly important

Understanding

to know why it's important

Counsel

to judge between right and wrong and to choose what is right

Fortitude

to persist in doing the right thing with courage, no matter what

Knowledge

to know God and God's plan of salvation

Piety

to know that the God who created the universe deserves love and praise

Fear of the Lord

having the right perspective of God's almighty power and love, and our place in creation.

Form

"Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit"

Matter

- laying on of the hands

- anointing with chrism

How often it can be received

once

Who can preside at the ceremony

Bishop

- Priest/pastor or assistant to bishop (must be a priest) with permission of the bishop

How Confirmation became separated from Baptism

because of apostolic succession only the bishop could do confirmation; there were fewer bishops than priests so the local priests could baptize and then they would have to wait for the bishop to come to the village in order to confirm them.

The significance of a Sponsor

they help guide the recipient

How the Eastern Church celebrates Confirmation.

- Sacraments of Initiation remain united.

- Baptism and Confirmation are both conferred by the priest using the sacred oils blessed by the bishop.

- Baptism is immediately followed by Confirmation and Eucharist (even for infants).

How the Western Church celebrates Confirmation.

- Separate celebrations of Baptism and Confirmation.

- There is an explicit connection between Confirmation and the bishop. The bishop is present for Confirmation.

- Baptism is celebrated with the ordinary minister. With infant baptism; Confirmation is delayed until the age of reason is reached and until the bishop is present .

How the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, given in Baptism, grow through Confirmation

the grace is completed, and you are more perfectly a member of the Church-the Body of Christ-and enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.

Difference in how teenagers received Confirmation and adults in the RCIA

define original sin

the personal sin of adam and eve, which in an analogues way describes the fallen state of human nature into which all generations of people are born

define baptism

The ritual through which people become members of the Church; baptism involves the use of water as a symbol of the washing away of sin

define permanent seal

a seal that cannot be broken

define baptism of blood

the belief that martyrs who has not yet been baptized by water may receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God's saving mercy

define baptism of desire

the belief that catechumens who died before receiving the Sacrament Baptism may receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God's saving mercy

define chrism

perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop and used for anointing int he sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and holy orders

define scrutinies

rites within the rite of christian initiation of adults that aid the elect in self-examination and repentance and exorcisms

briefly explain the 4 parts of the RCIA

1. inquiry = learning if this is what they want to do

2. catechumenate = classes to learn

3. period of purification = a trite of election on 1st sunday of lent, sacraments received at easter vigil

4. mystagogia = until pentecost, continued learning and praying

explain what it means to be a priest

to be holy and always be praying to God and worshiping in all areas of your life. you want to be personally holy in order to pass on that holiness to others and teach others on how to obtain holiness and peace with God in relationship with Him

explain what it means to be a prophet

to be a prophet means that you share your faith with others and volunteer and share your knowledge of God with others around you. you call others to christianity by teaching them. you teach outside of the Church through Bible groups and by volunteering at events

explain what it means to be a king

to be a king means to show caring and compassion towards others and to help others that are less fortunate or are in need of help. you can volunteer at a homeless shelter as an example

whats the matter of baptism

water; triple pouring of or immersion in water

whats the form of baptism

(trinitarian formula), "I baptize you in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit."

who can be the celebrant in baptism?

bishop, priest, deacon, and in emergencies anyone

how often can one recieve baptism?

once

explain the significance of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist

he was baptized with a baptism of repentance and he demonstrated for us and instituted the sacrament of baptism in the holy spirit

did Jesus need to be baptized by John

no

who can baptize?

Bishops, priests, and deacons. However, anyone can baptize in an emergency.

why does baptism have a permanent seal?

what does it mean to say that God is not bound by His sacraments?

he isn't bound down by the rituals and can send the holy spirit to people and work to people in different ways

what does it mean to say we are grafted onto Christ?