Theology Midterm

Two old testament prophets that foretold coming of the Holy Spirit

Isaiah and Ezekiel

New Testament prophet who recognized Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God

John the Baptist

Matter and form of reconcilliation?

Matter - Our sins
Form - Words of absolution

3 Acts of the Penitent

1. To confess
2. Contrite (sorrow) - act of contrition
3. Penance

1 Act of the Priest

Absolution - the Form of Penance/Reconciliation

Where does the power of the priest to forgive stem from? Who gives it to them now?

It comes from Jesus through Apostolic succession. The Bishop sends the priest out to do confessions. Jesus gave the power to forgive when peter doubted him. He breathed on the apostles.

When are confessions heard generally?

Every Saturday to prepare for the Eucharist the next day.

Names of the sacrament of Penance and Reconcilliation

- Forgiveness
- Conversion - think prodigal son
- Penance
- Confession

Mortal Sin

Deadly sin. It must be serious, it must have been done deliberately, and it must have been done with full knowledge that it was wrong.

Scriptural References to Penance

- Paralytic - Jesus saw the people's faith and healed the man
- Woman Crying on Jesus' Feet - Sinful woman cried on Jesus' feet, He forgave her because of her faith in him

Sacramental Seal of Confession

Protects the penitent and protects the priest

Purpose of anointing of the sick? Who can receive it?

Purpose is to bestow special grace, giving spiritual healing and strength to those suffering with illness or old age. Any baptized person older than 7 can receive it.

How can illness be a turning point in human life?

- Wakeup call that alerts us to the essentials of life
- Can cause a metanoia, a conversion towards god

What is Oil of the Sick a sign of and what are its scriptural roots?

Sign of healing, strengthening, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Oil is used in the story of the good samaritan to heal a wound.

Where are with whom may anointing of the sick be celebrated?

Can be celebrated in a home or in a hospital with a priest. Often celebrated with community, emphasizing others' prayerful concern for the sick person.

What 3 sacraments prepare us for our journey into eternal life and how does each do it?

Penance - Removes are sins and allows us to go to heaven
Anointing of the Sick - Forgives sins and gives us strength
The Eucharist (viaticum) - How we receive Jesus and travel with him into death

What is anointed in anointing of the sick?

Forehead/palms

Baptism Form, Matter, and Ordinary Minister

Form: The Words spoken by the priest, trinitarian formula.
Matter: Holy water and Chrism
Ordinary Minister: Bishop, priest, deacon

Confirmation Form, Matter, and Ordinary Minister

Form: "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit"
Matter: Anointing with chrism and laying on of hands
Ordinary Minister: Bishop in Western Church, Priest who Baptizes in Eastern Church

Eucharist Form, Matter, and Ordinary Minister

Form: Words of institution (this is my body)
Matter: Bread and Wine
Ordinary Minister: Bishop, priest, deacon

Reconcilliation Form, Matter, and Ordinary Minister

Form: Words of absolution
Matter: Our sins
Ordinary Minister: Bishop, priest

Anointing of the Sick Form, Matter, and Ordinary Minister

Form: Words of healing
Matter: Anointing with oil of the sick
Ordinary Minister: Bishop, priest

Holy Orders Form, Matter, and Ordinary Minister

Form: Consecratory prayer
Matter: Laying on of hands
Ordinary Minister: Bishop

Matrimony Form, Matter, and Ordinary Minister

Form: "I do"
Matter: Vows to live together as husband and wife
Ordinary Minister: Bride and groom

The book the priest uses at the altar and at his chair. It includes all the prayers of the Mass.

a. Roman Missal
b. Liturgy of the Hours
c. Rite of Baptism for Children
d. Lectionary
e. Book of Gospels

a. Roman Missal

The book taken from The Rites of the Catholic Church volume I.

a. Roman Missal
b. Liturgy of the Hours
c. Rite of Baptism for Children
d. Lectionary
e. Book of Gospels

c. Rite of Baptism for Children

The book printed in volumes, one for each Church season. Includes hymns, readings, and prayers for different parts of the day.

a. Roman Missal
b. Liturgy of the Hours
c. Rite of Baptism for Children
d. Lectionary
e. Book of Gospels

b. Liturgy of the Hours

The book that contains the readings of the Mass, including the Gospels, with the Responsorial Psalm and the Gospel acclamations.

a. Roman Missal
b. Liturgy of the Hours
c. Rite of Baptism for Children
d. Lectionary
e. Book of Gospels

d. Lectionary

The large book, containing only Gospel readings.

a. Roman Missal
b. Liturgy of the Hours
c. Rite of Baptism for Children
d. Lectionary
e. Book of Gospels

e. Book of Gospels

The Liturgical year begins in \____.

a. Lent
b. Easter Triduum
c. Advent
d. January

c. Advent

The \____ is God's work in which the people of God participate.

a. Magisterium
b. communal feast
c. liturgy
d. divine Life

c. liturgy

All of the Church's Sacraments and liturgies have \____ as their origin.

a. Christ
b. Tradition
c. the Bible
d. all of the above

a. Christ

The Church's liturgy is \____.

a. bi-model
b. ex cathedra
c. Trinitarian
d. Unitarian

c. Trinitarian

Scripture and Tradition form a single \____.

a. Sacramentary
b. Penitential Act
c. function of liturgy
d. deposit of faith
e. function of liturgy and deposit of faith

d. deposit of faith

Like the truths of the faith, the \____is guided by the Magesterium.

a. liturgy
b. outreach to the poor
c. work of charity
d. Word of God
e. both liturgy and Word of God

a. liturgy

\_____ is celebrated on a diocesan level every year, usually on Passion Sunday.

a. Confirmation
b. Epiphany
c. feast of the Incarnation
d. Ascension of Jesus
e. World Youth Day
f. None of the above

e. World Youth Day

Opus Dei means \____.

a. "the Lamb of God"
b. "the work of God"
c. "the hands of God"
d. "the Lord's Prayer"

b. "the work of God"

\_____ is the primary Sacrament through which Christ enters our lives.

a. Confirmation
b. Baptism
c. Eucharist
d. All of these

c. Eucharist

The word \____ is from the Greek word meaning "image."

a. photo
b. rubric
c. stained glass window
d. icon
e. textile

d. icon

\_____ are sacred signs instituted by the Church, rather than by Christ, preparing us for the Sacraments and contributing to our holiness, our closeness to God.

a. Liturgies
b. sacraments
c. sacramentals
d. Tradition
e. symbols

c. sacramentals

The core of every Sacrament is the \_______ of Christ.

a. Paschal Mystery
b. divinity
c. Trinitarian aspect
d. hope

a. Paschal Mystery

In the Gospel of John, the miracles of Jesus are called \_______, not because they are commands or directions, but because they point to a deeper reality.

a. rituals
b. symbols
c. signs
d. both rituals and signs

c. signs

Sacraments are efficacious, meaning that they actually \_______.

a. are simply symbols
b. do not exist
c. exist
d. work

d. work

Which of the following would be considered Sacramentals.

a. rosaries
b. holy water
c. Anointing of the Sick
d. both rosaries and holy water

d. both rosaries and holy water

United in \_______, we are heard as beloved children of God in Christ.

a. sanctity
b. the house of David
c. our sinfulness
d. Baptism

d. Baptism

What is the lifting up of one's mind and heart to God?

a. prayer
b. obedience
c. Communion
d. Catholicism

a. prayer

In every Sacrament, we \_______ with Christ by letting go of some of our "former selves."

a. die
b. wake
c. aspire
d. detach

a. die

What is the free gift of God's life that we first receive at Baptism. It makes us right with God and removes original sin.

a. Sola gratia
b. Actual grace
c. Sanctifying grace
d. intervention

c. Sanctifying grace

The following are forms of prayer except \________.

a. praise
b. thanksgiving
c. adoration
d. meditation

d. meditation

The following are expressions of prayer except \_______.

a. contemplation
b. adoration
c. meditation
d. vocal

b. adoration

God's interventions and support for us in everyday life are \_______. It is transient grace. We receive it when we need it in our lives.

a. actual grace
b. sanctifying grace
c. sacramental grace
d. special grace

a. actual grace

All of the following are expressions of "popular piety" except \_______.

a. novena prayers
b. May procession
c. Mass
d. praying the Rosary

c. Mass

The liturgical colors of white and gold signify \_______.

a. despair
b. joy
c. rebirth
d. hope

b. joy

The Sacraments will bear fruit in those who receive them in the required disposition

True
False

True

There are three sacraments of Healing.

True
False

False

The liturgical color green signifies new life and it is the color used during the Easter season.

True
False

False

In Ordinary time the Church reflects on the life of Jesus, meaning his mission, miracles, and teaching.

True
False

True

The heresy, Donatism, stated that the efficacy of the sacraments depended upon God who is at work in the sacraments.

True
False

False

The sacraments are signs of God's _.

a. love
b. Ten Commandments
c. power over mankind
d. command

a. love

The Sacraments of \_____ induct us into the life of Christ and the life of the Church.

a. investiture
b. initiation
c. instigation
d. instatement

b. initiation

A person interested in being baptized in the Catholic Church begins by becoming an \_____.

a. inquirer
b. catechumen
c. candidate for full communion
d. all of the above

a. inquirer

Another name for the Enrollment of Names is the \_____.

a. Lenten Agreement
b. Easter Vigil
c. Rite of Election
d. Acceptance of Christ

c. Rite of Election

This word comes from the Greek word that means "to plunge."

a. inundation
b. Chrism
c. inoculation
d. Baptism

d. Baptism

The Enrollment of Names begins a period of what the Church calls purification and \_____.

a. enlightenment
b. atonement
c. penance
d. chastity

a. enlightenment

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is most appropriately celebrated at \_____.

a. Advent
b. Easter Vigil
c. Pentecost
d. Christmas

b. Easter Vigil

A \_____ is an unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer.

a. inquirer
b. catechist
c. catechumen
d. all of the above

c. catechumen

At Baptism the child is anointed on the chest with the "oil of catechumens," as a strengthening, and, after Baptism, is anointed on the crown of the head with the Sacred \_____ of salvation.

a. cross
b. chrism
c. charism
d. covenant

b. chrism

Baptism frees us from \_____.

a. the need for Christ
b. temptation to sin
c. Original Sin
d. Original Sin and temptation to sin

c. Original Sin

The Rite of Baptism for Children begins with the reception of \_____.

a. the Paschal Candle
b. the white garment
c. water and chrism
d. the child
e. none of these

d. the child

The \_____ is the symbol of the Risen Christ in our midst.

a. crucifix
b. ambo
c. Paschal Candle
d. white garment
e. baptismal font

c. Paschal Candle

The Theological term for the gifts of Baptism is \_____.

a. anointing
b. charisms
c. sagacity
d. effects

d. effects

Before Christ came to save us, says Saint Paul, we were enslaved by sin and \_____.

a. death
b. temptation
c. strife
d. jealousy

a. death

The ordinary minister/ministers of Baptism is/are \_____.

a. bishop
b. priest
c. deacon
d. lay people
e. bishop, priest, and deacon
f. bishop, priest, deacon, and lay people

e. bishop, priest, and deacon

All the humans since Adam and Eve, except two, are born with \_____.

a. a natural resistance to sin
b. no hope of salvation
c. original sin
d. a memory of heaven

c. original sin

Immediately after Baptism, the new Christian is given a new \_____.

a. crucifix
b. name
c. candle
d. white garment

d. white garment

As children of God, we become members of Christ, partakers in the divine nature, and \_____.

a. leaders of God's earth
b. unblemished and cleansed for all time
c. equal with the angels
d. temples of the Holy Spirit
e. none of these

d. temples of the Holy Spirit

This sacramental is blessed by a priest or bishop and reminds us of Baptism.

a. Holy Water
b. Oil of Olay
c. crucifix
d. Rosary

a. Holy Water

The essential elements of Baptism are \_____.

a. pouring of water/immersing in water
b. anointing with chrism
c. invoking the Holy Trinity
d. all of these
e. pouring of water/immersing in water and invoking the Holy Trinity

e. pouring of water/immersing in water and invoking the Holy Trinity

Those who die because of their faith in Christ yet have not received the Sacrament of Baptism are baptized by that very death they suffered in, with, and for Christ. This is known as \_____.

a. Baptism of desire
b. Baptism of blood
c. Baptism of repentance
d. all of the above

b. Baptism of blood

The first of the Seven Sacraments is \___.

Baptism

Rites within the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults that support and strengthen the elect through prayers of intercession and exorcism are \_____.

Scrutinies

Blessed olive oil used to anoint those preparing for Baptism is \_____.

Oil of Catechumens

The name given to catechumens after the Rite of Election is \_____.

Elect

The process by which Christians of all ages are taught the essentials of Christian doctrine and are formed as disciples of Christ is \_____.

Catechesis

The name for the priesthood shared by all who are baptized is \______.

Common Priesthood of the Faithful

The proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ through word and witness is \______.

Evangelization

Perfumed olive oil consecrated by the bishop that is used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders is called \______.

Sacred Chrism

\_____ is considered the most holy of all days and the climax of the Church's liturgical year.

Easter

A period of catechesis following the reception of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation that aims to more fully initiate people into the mystery of Christ is known as \_______.

Mystagogy

The Church uses two Rites when celebrating the Sacrament Baptism.

True
False

True

The four Biblical events associated with water in Salvation History find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

True
False

True

Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Red Sea.

True
False

False

In relation to the Great Flood account found in Genesis, the waters of Baptism only symbolize death.

True
False

False

Every Baptism performed in the Catholic Church recalls the four Biblical events associated with water in Salvation History.

True
False

True

Bob dies for his faith while preparing as a catechumen for Baptism. According to the teaching of the Catholic Church, would Bob be saved even though he has not received the Sacrament of Baptism?

a. Yes
b. No

a. Yes

What type of Baptism will grant salvation even if a person does not officially receive the Sacrament of Baptism?

a. Baptism of Desire
b. Baptism of Blood
c. Both
d. Neither

c. Both

During an actual Baptism the priest will baptize the child using the following words:

"Sabrina, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit," while pouring water over the forehead or immersing the child in water three times.

The words spoken by the priest are known as the \_____ of the Sacrament of Baptism.

a. form
b. matter
c. both of these
d. neither of these\`

a. form

The holy water and chrism used in Baptism are known as the \_____ of the Sacrament of Baptism.

a. form
b. matter
c. both of these
d. neither of these

b. matter

God has bound salvation to the Sacrament of Baptism, but he himself is not bound by his sacraments.

True
False

True

Baptism may be received more than one time.

True
False

False