Theology I First Quarter Exam

an act contrary to the will and law of God whether by doing evil. It can be either "mortal" or "venial."

actual sin

a method of baptism where water is poured on the head of the person being baptized.

affusion

when an unbaptized person dies for the faith, it counts as a Baptism

Baptism of Blood

someone who does not have the opportunity to be Baptized but desires to follow God's will (this also counts as a Baptism)

Baptism of Desire

"one being instructed" new convert being instructed in the Christian faith before Baptism

catechumen

the instruction and formation of catechumens, those being prepared for baptism.

Catechumenate

the unity in Christ of all the redeemed, living and dead.

communion of saints

"be opened" Jesus spoke this and cured a deaf mute

ephphatha

the act of the Church to protect or liberate a person, place, or object from the power of the devil.

exorcism

a method of baptizing whereby the whole person is submerged in water.

immersion

evil consequences or suffering that is a direct effect of sinful behavior

moral evil

an event or person in Scripture that points forward to a latter event or person.

prefigure

a summary of the Faith professed by Christians

profession of faith

an inedible spiritual mark imprinted on the soul by the sacraments of Baptism

sacramental character

a baptized, confirmed, and practicing Catholic who presents a child or adult for Baptism or Confirmation

sponsor

used in Baptism: "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit"

trinitarian formula

baptism where a few drops of water are used

sprinkling

Through Baptism, a person is cleansed of all and becomes a member of

the Body of Christ.

sin

baptism is a seal because…

its indelible mark designates the person as belonging to Christ

why is Baptism received only once?

it makes an indelible mark on a soul

Baptism removes…

original sin and actual if preseny

through baptism we receive _ which allows us to share in God's own life

sanctifying grace

what are the theological virtues?

faith, hope, charity

in baptism we are given a ___ we call it our christian name

a saint name

what is the purpose of our Christian names?

it reminds us that we are drawn into the communion of saints. also, your saint serves a roll model

baptism requires ___ sponsors or…

two; or one sponsor and a Christian witness

your sponsor must have the intention of…

performing the duties of a godparent

mark imprinted on the soul during baptism, confirmation, and holy orders (these sacraments can only be received once)

seal

people acknowledge and respond to the glory and power of God

adoration

age at which someone becomes responsible for their actions

age of reason

prayer invoking God's power and care upon someone or something

benediction

dedication to a sacred purpose; to sanctify; this refers to the bread and wine being transformed to body and blood

consecration

the Greek "thanksgiving"

eucharist

a person is excluded from the faithful because of a serious sin committed

excommunication

the gold metal used to hold the Eucharist in adoration.

monstrance

the pure lamb in the Passover meal; the sacrificial lamb of God (Jesus)

paschal lamb

a Jewish feast commemorating the saving of firstborn males by the Blood of the Lamb; this is a type of the sacrificial passion and death of Jesus

passover

a desire to receive communion when unable to physically

spiritual communion

one who possesses grace and is free of mortal sin

state of grace

the accidents stay the same, but the entire substance of bread and wine change to body, blood, soul, and divinity of Christ

transubstantiation

names of the eucharist:

lords supper, holy communion, bread from heaven, holy sacrifice, bread of angles

how should one internally prepare for the eucharist?

pray on the way to Mass, be free of mortal sin, fast, pray for the priests

fruits of regularly receiving the eucharist:

stabilizes and increases union with Christ, unifies the mystical Body of Christ, forgives venial sin, decreases purgatorial debt, diminishes selfish love, commits us to the poor, reduces concupiscence

someone receiving communion should:

be baptized catholic, attained age of reason, have 1st reconciliation prior to 1st communion, fast from food and drink for 1 hour prior, make a confession of mortal sin was committed

matter of eucharist

bread and wine

form of eucharist

words at consecration

3 Sacraments of Christian Initiation

Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation

Benefits of going to confession often

self-knowledge; bad habits corrected; humility; strengthened will; self control increased

minister of baptism

deacon and up

matter of baptism

water

Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist because

he wanted to show us the importance of baptism, fully enter into mankind with us, Jesus purifies the water

baptism can only be received once

because it leaves a permanent indelible seal on our soul

who can baptize in the case of an emergency

anyone

holds a long important role in salvation as a symbol of gods creative power and purification

water

after Christ's , he instructed his apostles to make disciples and baptize

Resurrection

which sacrament must be received before first communion and confirmation?

Baptism

what is the first sacrament of initiation and is known as the basis and foundation of the Christian life?

Baptism

in the book of Genesis, the Spirit breathed on the making them a wellspring of holiness

waters

The minister of the Sacrament of the Eucharist is the _

Priest and up (not deacon)

The Sacrament of Confirmation completes and fulfills the work of the Sacrament of

Baptism

The Passover commemorated the saving of firstborn males by painting the blood of the on the doorpost in the shape of a __

Lamb; Cross

When transubstantiation occurs in the Mass, the _ of the bread and wine stays the same, but the _ completely changes

Accidents/Appearance; Substance

the sin mankind is born with

original sin

The 3 Sacraments of Christian Initiation

Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation

Who is the primary minister of the sacraments?

Jesus Christ

The sacraments are efficacious signs of

grace

In the Old Testament, God created with people to prepare them for Christ

Covenants

an inclination to sin due to original sin

concupiscence

the words and signs that accompany a sacrament

Form

the material used in the sacraments

Matter

signs of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the church

Sacraments

profaning the sacraments with extreme irreverence

sacrilege