Theology 11, Midterm

What are the 4 aspects or dimensions of every sacrament?

Memorial, celebration, communion, and transformation.

How many sacraments does The Catholic Church have?

Seven

Communion

The real encounter of oneness between God and humanity, and oneness between Church members called.

What is the Incarnation?

"Taking on human flesh." Jesus is the incarnation of God. In Jesus, God took human form.

Paschal Mystery.

The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

What is an efficacious symbol?

Brings about the spiritual reality to which it points.

Name the four Gospels.

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Name a Gospel that describes the Baptism of Jesus.

All of them do, Matthew is the most specific.

What is the Paraclete?

The Holy Spirit. Means advocate, defender, or consoler.

Apostolic Sucession

The line of succession from Peter and the disciples to the Pope and the Bishops.

Transubstantiation

The Eucharist changing from bread to the body of Christ.

Sacred Tradition

Living transmission of the Church's Gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship. It is preserved, handed-on, and interpreted by the magisterium.

How was the movie, “Tulsa” a story about “Redemption”?

Tommy was a drug addict and an alcoholic, but with Tulsa and God, he was made new.

What were the environmental issues in the movie, “Fly Away Home”?

The land was being destroyed by bulldozers, and the protected land for birds was being taken over by a businessman.

Why was Joshua looking for God, in the movie, “Wide Awake”?

Because he was looking to talk to his grandfather again, who died.

Communion of Saints

The unity in Christ of all those he has redeemed; the Church on earth, in Heaven, and in Purgatory.

Who described the Sacraments of “Visible Signs of Invisible Grace”?

St. Augustine

Charism

A God-given talent, gift, skill, or ability that is given to each person for the good of everyone in the Church.

The four essential signs of Christ’s Church that mark her as the true Church are called the Marks of The Church, they are...

One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic

The two natures of Jesus that are recognized in the doctrine of The Hypostatic Union are...

God and Man

The 3 important Theological Virtues bestowed on us in Baptism that relate us to God are...

Faith, Hope, and Charity

A gesture that is a main rite and origin of the Sacrament of Confirmation is called...

Laying on of Hands

Another name for the Paraclete is...

The Advocate

The Feast of Tabernacles lasts for how many days?

8

The Feast of Tabernacles begins 5 days after what holiday?

Yom Kippur

Another term for Balsam is the...

Balm of Gilead

The chair or throne in a Bishop's Cathedral from which he presides over special functions is called the...

Cathedra

The Chrism Mass is celebrated in a diocesan cathedral on or near which Holy Day...

Holy Thursday

The Age of Discretion is also called...

The Age of Reason

A confirmand is a candidate for First Communion...T/F

False

The Chrism Mass is a mass that happens twice a month...T/F

False

General Intercessions are also called Prayers of the Deceased...T/F

False

Fruits of the Spirit result in living in union with the Holy Spirit...T/F

True

Chrismation is the name in the Western rites for the Sacrament of Confirmation...T/F

False

The age of discretion is typically the end of the fifth year...T/F

False

The Advocate could also be called a "helper"...T/F

True

Feast of Tabernacles

Known as "sukkot" or "feast of booths," it begins 5 days after Yom Kippur and lasts 8 days. It commemorates the 40 ears the Jews spent in the desert when they had to construct booths/hut to protect themselves.

Advocate

A name for the Holy Spirit. The helper who will live in us and guide us to the truth.

Laying on of Hands

A gesture that is a main rite and origin of the sacrament of Confirmation.,

Chrimation

The name in the Eastern Church for confirmation.

Age of Discretion/Age of Reason

The age at which a person becomes capable of moral reasoning.

Confirmand

A candidate for Confirmation.

Chrism Mass

An annual mass celebrated in a diocesan cathedral on or near Holy Thursday in which a bishop consecrates the sacred chrism that will be used in the diocese throughout the year.

Balsam

An oily, resinous substance that flows from certain plants, that is mixed with olive oil for us as chrism. Also known as the "balm of Gilead."

Cathedra

The chair or throne in a bishop's cathedral from which he presides over special functions.

General Intercessions/Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of petition for the sake of others.

Fruits of the Spirit

Perfections that result from living in union with the Holy Spirit.

The fallen state of human nature into which all generations of people are born is called...

Original Sin

Prayerful rites in preparation for Baptism that invoke God's help in overcoming the power of Satan and the spirit of evil are...

Exorcisms

Prayer services in which the Church prays for and over the elect. The prayers ask God to forgive people's sins and to strengthen them with grace, are called...

Scrutinies

The process by which anyone of catechetical age is initiated into the Catholic Church is called...

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Teachers of the faith, are called...

Catechists

A sacred sign that resemble the sacraments, are called...

Sacramentals

Virtues acquired through human effort and with the help of God's grace are called moral virtues...T/F

True

Oil of Catechumens is made from olives or some other plant...T/F

True

The Baptism of Blood belief states that no one can get to Heaven, unless they have been baptized by water...T/F

False

If a catechumen dies before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism, they can never receive forgiveness for their sins...T/F

False

Original Holiness is the state of man and woman before sin...T/F

True

Outpourings of God's gifts to help us live a Christian life are called Gifts of the Martyred Souls...T/F

False

The word martyr literally means "killed in faith"...T/F

False

Basic rules that bind Catholics who belong to Christ's Body are called Precepts of the Church...T/F

True

Fortitude is a gift of the Holy Spirit...T/F

True

Sacred Chrism

Blessed by the bishop, this perfumed oil is used for anointing in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. It represents the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Exorcisms

Prayerful rites in preparation for Baptism that invoke God's help in overcoming the power of Satan and the spirit of evil.

Oil of Catechumens

Olive oil or another plant-based oil that is blessed by the bishop at chrism mass or around Holy Thursday. It is used to anoint catechumens, giving them wisdom and strength in their journey toward baptism.

Original Holiness and Justice

The state of humans before sin.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Outpourings of God's gifts to help us live a Christian life. The traditional seven are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.

Moral Virtues

Virtues acquired through human effort and with the help of God's grace.

Precepts of the Church

Basic rules that bind Catholics who belong to Christ's body.

Sacramental

A sacred sign that resembles the sacraments.

Catechumens

Unbaptized people who are preparing to receive all of the sacraments of Christian Initiation.

Catechists

Teachers of the faith. They are ordained ministers and laypeople who help make Christian disciples.

Scrutinies

Prayer services in which the Church prays for and over the elect. The prayers ask God to forgive the elected people's sins and to strengthen them with grace.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

The process by which anyone of catechetical age is initiated into the Catholic Church.

Original Sin

The fallen state of human nature into which all generations of people are born. Christ Jesus came to save us from original sin.

Rite of Baptism for Children (RBC)

The process by which infants are initiated into the Church and after which catechesis takes place gradually as the person grows.

Baptism of Blood

The belief that martyrs receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God's mercy, even if they are not baptized.

Martyr

Someone who has been killed because of their faith.

Baptism of Desire

Catechumens who die before they are baptized receive forgiveness for their sins and God's mercy.

A Greek word that means the 50th day, also known as the birthday of the Church is...

Pentecost

Another name for the Holy Spirit is...

Paraclete

The living transmission of the Church's Gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship, is called...

Sacred Tradition

In Confirmation, the element used is...

Oil

"This is my body, this is my blood" is said during which sacrament?

Communion

Divine, life-giving actions that originate from God the Father, are...

Blessings

"Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" is said during which sacrament...

Confirmation

To bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to other is to...

Evangelize

Lectio Divina is a Greek word meaning "image"...T/F

False

The Holy Trinity states that there are 3 divine persons in 1 God...T/F

True

The Sabbath is a weekly day of rest and worship in the Jewish faith...T/F

True

The public prayer of the Church that makes Holy the entire course of the day and night is called the Liturgy of the Minutes...T/F

False

A homily is another name for Apostolic Succession...T/F

False

Holy Trinity

The central mystery of the Christian faith and life is that there are 3 divine persons in 1 God, and only God can make it known.

Liturgy of the Word

The part of the mass that includes the "writings of the prophets" and the "memoirs of the Apostles", the homily, the profession of the faith, and the intercessions for the world.

Homily

A reflection given by a bishop, priest, or deacon that reflects on the scripture readings during mass or the sacramentals. This helps us hear God's word and apply it to our lives.

Icons

From the Greek "image," they are religious images or paintings.

Sabbath

Weekly day of rest and worship in the Jewish faith. Christians converted it to Sunday, the first day of the week and when Jesus rose.

Holy Day of Obligation

One of several special days in the Church year when all Catholics are obliged to participate in mass.

Transfiguration

The occasion when Jesus revealed his glory before Peter, James, and John on a high mountain.

Liturgy of the Hours

The public prayer of the Church that makes holy the entire course of the day and night.