Religion Quiz: RCIA and Confirmation

When do you receive all three sacraments?

At the Easter Vigil or the Vigil of the Pentecost.

What are catechists?

The ministers (teachers) of catechesis.

What are catechumens?

Unbaptized people who are preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer.

What is the first stage of RCIA?

The period of inquiry (evangelization and precatechumenate).

What is the second stage of RCIA?

The first step: The rite of acceptance into the order of catechumens.

What is the third stage of RCIA?

The period of the catechumenate,

After receiving confirmation, when is the Christian Initiation complete?

Once the Eucharist is received for the first time.

What is mystagogy?

A period of postbaptismal catechesis.

When did the Holy Spirit come upon the Apostles and what did he prepare them for?

The Holy Spirit came upon the apostles fifty days after passover, preparing them to preach and teach.

How is Christian Initiation accomplished?

In the three sacraments of Christian Initiaiton together.

How do the three sacraments of Christian Initiation work together?

Baptism begins new life, Confirmation strengthens that new life, and the Eucharist nourishes that new life.

In the Eastern Churches, how do all three sacraments happen?

The three sacraments happen all together.

In the Western Churches, how do all three sacraments happen?

The three sacraments are spred out through a person’s life.

What is the Bishop?

The ordinary minister of Confirmation.

What happens when you get confirmed?

You get a sponsor.

What are the requirements for someone to be a sponsor?

They must promise to help you in your faith life, they must have good standing in the Church and be Catholic, and they must go to classes with you as well.

What are the seven Gifts Of the Holy Spirit?

1.) Wisdom - Lots of experience and knowledge to make smart decisions.
2.) Understanding - Understanding of what you are doing.
3.) Right judgement (counsel) - Knowing right from wrong.
4.) Courage (fortitude) - Being brave.
5.) Knowledge.
6.) Reverence (piety) - Having a great respect for something/someone.
7.) Wonder and Awe (fear of the Lord) - Knowing that God is bigger than we are.