Test 3

Baptism

Cleansing of original sin, initiation into the Church, indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Minister of Baptism

Ordained minister, or anyone in emergency.

Essential Symbols of Baptism

Water.

Words of Baptism

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

Actions of Baptism

Pouring or triple immersion in water.

Eucharist

Nourishment of the soul, union with Christ, renewal of grace.

Minister of Eucharist

Ordained priest.

Essential Symbols of Eucharist

Bread and wine.

Words of Eucharist

This is my body... This is my blood.

Actions of Eucharist

Breaking of bread and sharing of cup.

Confirmation

Strengthening of faith, indwelling of the Holy Spirit, maturity in the Christian life.

Minister of Confirmation

Bishop (or priest in certain cases).

Essential Symbols of Confirmation

Chrism (blessed oil).

Words of Confirmation

Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.

Actions of Confirmation

Anointing on forehead with oil.

Reconciliation

Forgiveness of sins, reconciliation with God and the Church, peace of conscience.

Minister of Reconciliation

Ordained priest.

Essential Symbols of Reconciliation

Raised hand (absolution gesture).

Words of Reconciliation

I absolve you of your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Actions of Reconciliation

Confession, penance, absolution.

Anointing of the Sick

Strengthening, peace, courage in illness or old age, sometimes physical healing.

Minister of Anointing of the Sick

Ordained priest.

Essential Symbols of Anointing of the Sick

Oil of the sick.

Words of Anointing of the Sick

Through this holy anointing, may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Actions of Anointing of the Sick

Anointing on forehead and hands.

Holy Matrimony

Union in love, grace to live out marriage, participation in the mission of the Church as a couple.

Minister of Holy Matrimony

The couple (priest witnesses).

Essential Symbols of Holy Matrimony

Rings.

Actions of Holy Matrimony

Exchange of vows, joining of hands, exchange of rings.

Holy Orders

Grace to serve the Church, indelible spiritual character, authority to perform sacraments.

Minister of Holy Orders

Bishop.

Essential Symbols of Holy Orders

Chrism, laying on of hands.

Actions of Holy Orders

Laying on of hands, anointing with oil.

Sacrament

A religious rite recognized as of particular importance and significance.

Liturgy

The public, communal, and official worship of the church

Sign

An object that represents something else

Symbol

An object or action that points us to another reality

Ritual

Symbolic action that has deeper meaning

Immersion into Water

Essential element of Baptism Rite

Consecration with Oil

symbolizes God's blessing and being chosen by God for a special role

Efficacious

The power something holds to cause a desired effect

Disposition

An inner attitude and readiness to receive God's gifts through sacraments

Grace

The free and undeserved gift of God's loving and active presence

Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

Sacraments of Healing

Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

Chrism

perfumed oil blessed by the bishop

Oil of the Catechumen

Holy oil that represents a strengthening against evil and a cleansing from sin

Sanctifying Grace

A supernatural gift of God by which our sins are forgiven, we are made holy, and our friendship with God is restored.

Indelible Character

A permanent spiritual mark that is imprinted on the soul in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders.

Laying on of Hands

A gesture that is a main rite in the Sacrament of Confirmation

Christ the Physician

healer of mankind ailment (sin) as Christ restores and renews us

Act of Contrition

prayer that expresses sorrow for sins

Penance

atonement for sin

Absolution

forgiveness; pardon; release

Repentance

sincere regret or remorse

Viaticum

Holy Communion received by dying persons to help them pass over to God in the afterlife

Oil of the Sick

Blessed olive oil used in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick to anoint the forehead and hands of people who are seriously ill or near death.