Confirmation Final Exam

What is the Baptismal Promise

we promise to accept the responsibility of training us in the practice of faith, to bring us up to keep God's commandments by loving him and our neighbor, and to keep us safe from sin so God's life in us will grow stronger

What is God's Promise

God promises his presence and faithness, invites us to be his children, and the gift of Grace, which is a share of his own life)

What is Grace

the free and undeserved gift of God gives us so we can become his adopted children

What are the 7 Sacraments

1. Baptism

2. Confirmation

3. Eucharist

4. Reconciliation

5. Anointing of the Sick

6. Holy Order

7. Matrimony

Why is the Church called a sacrament/Why said Church as Sacrament:

The Church is visible, especially as we gather together for worship and their members live out the promises of Baptism every day through worshipping God, praying, taking care of the needs of those who are poor or sick, and living good lives based on the teachings of Jesus

What are the Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

What is the role of Archangel Michael

protector and defender of faithful souls against evil

What is the name of Archangel Messenger of God

Archangel Gabriel

What is faith

our free response to God and a gift of God, we respond to this by human actions

What is the Paschal Candle

candle of Baptism, symbolizes the light of the Risen Christ

When did Jesus institute the Sacrament of Confirmation

At the Pentecost (50 days after Easter)

What are the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit

1. Wisdom

2. Understanding

3. Right Judgement/Counsel

4. Courage/Fortitude

5. Knowledge

6. Reverence/Piety

7. Fear of the Lord

What is the gift of Wisdom

the ability to think deeply about something to make the right decision according to God's law

What is the gift of Understanding

the power of better understand the mysteries of life and religion, to know how to live as a follower of Jesus and apply the teachings of the Church

What is the gift of Counsel/Right Judgement

the power to make good decisions in matter of right and wrong, good and evil

What is the gift of Courage/Fortitude

the power to stand up for my beliefs and the values of Jesus' message even when it is difficult

What is the gift of Knowledge

the power to know the value and worth of things and see all of life and creation through God's eyes

What is the gift of Reverence/Piety

the power to treat God and people with honor, seeing people as made in God's image and devotion to God or to religious practices

What is the gift of Fear of the Lord

adoration for God's majesty rather than slavish fear, desiring to avoid sin and please God

What are the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self control, chastity

What are the 6 Days of Holy Obligation

1. Mary the Mother of God (January 1)

2. The Ascension of the Lord (40 days after Easter or Sunday nearest end of the 40 day period)

3. The Assumption of Mary (August 15)

4. All Saints' Day (November 1)

5. The Immaculate Conception of Mary (December 8),

6. Christmas (December 25)

What are the 5 Ways to be a blessing to others

1. pray for someone

2. listen

3. words of encouragement

4. give generously

5. volunteer

What is the meaning of Laying of the hands

the gesture of holding one's hands on or over things or persons to transmit power, duty, or blessing is an ancient gesture

What are the holy oils

1. oil of the sick (used to anoint those who are sick)

2. oil of the catechumens (used in the Sacrament of Baptism)

3. chrism oil (combination of olive oil and balsam, signifies grace and committed service to God)

What is the Chrism oil

used at Confirmation ceremony, combination of olive oil and balsam, signifies grace and committed service to God

What are sacramentals

actions, sacred signs, or objects that are instituted by the Church and help people pray/think of God such as: water, medals, oils, blessings

What are the 8 beatitudes and what do they mean

they are the eight teachings of Jesus about the meaning and path to true happiness:

1. blessed are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (recognizing one's spiritual poverty)

2. Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted (grieving over sin and loss will result in joy and salvation)

3. blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth (practicing humility/being humble)

4. blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied (deep desire to do good)

5. blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy (showing compassion and forgiveness)

6. blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God (maintaining clean motives and inner holiness)

7. blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God (actively working for peace)

8. blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (enduring hardship or suffering for living out faith)

What is Original Sin

the sin of the first humans (Adam and Eve) which disrupted the original harmony, goodness, and balance of creation, wounding humankind in disordered relationships with God, one another, and creation

What is Mortal Sin

a grave sin by which someone turns completely away from God, the matter must be serious, the person must know that the action is serious, and the person must freely choose to do it

What is Venial Sin

a less serious sin that weakens, but does not destroy a person's relationship with God and other people

What are the 7 deadly sins

1. : Lust (unrestrained sexual craving)

2. Gluttony (over-indulge, especially by over-eating)

3. Pride (self-centered attitude that places self above God and others)

4. Sloth (laziness)

5. Wrath (uncontrolled feelings of anger and hatred)

6. Greed (excessive desire for materialistic things)

7. Envy (jealousy towards others)

What are the 7 virtues

1. Chastity (purity of body and mind)

2. Temperance/Abstinence (self-control)

3. Humility (recognition of oneself in relation to God)

4. Diligence (persistence in spiritual and practical duties)

5. Patience (forgiveness and emotional calmness)

6. Charity (generosity and love for God and others)

7. Gratitude/Kindness (appreciating God's gifts, kindness toward others)

What do you pray for in the 5 finger prayer

1. Thumb (pray for those closest to you)

2. Pointer (people who point you in the right way: teachers, church staff)

3. Middle (those in authority such as police officers)

4. Ring (people who are weak, sick, and poor)

5. Pinky (you last)

What are the 10 Commandments

1. You shall not have other Gods before me

2. You shall not use God's name in vain

3. You shall keep holy on the Holy Sabbath Day

4. You shall honor father and mother

5. You shall not kill

6. You shall not commit adultery

7. You shall not steal

8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor

9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife

10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods

What is the Pentecost

The descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' apostles in Jerusalem 50 days after his resurrection

What is the sacrament of reconciliation

confession, confessing your sins to the priest, asking God for mercy and forgiveness

What is the sacrament of the Eucharist

the source and summit of all Christian life, strengthening our bodies with spiritual nourishment of the body and blood of Christ

What is the sacrament of Matrimony

a sacrament between man and woman

What is piety

devotion to God or to religious practices

What is a disciple

the early apostles were called this

What is Genesis

the first book of the bible

What is charity

a proactive, sacrificial love for God and others

What is the sacrament of Anointing

The healing of the sick

What is the sacrament of Holy Order

The ordainment of ministers for priestly service

What is prudence

acting with wise foresight, careful discretion, and practical wisdom, particularly in managing resources and avoiding evil or danger

What is Christmas

the birth of Jesus Christ

What is Holy Thursday

the remembrance of the last supper (the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples in Jerusalem before his crucifixion)

What is Good Friday

the remembrance of Jesus' death and crucifixion

What is Easter Sunday

the remembrance of Jesus' resurrection

Who is Mary

Mother of the Church

What is the Bible

The word of God

What word means being blessed

beatitude

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