Theology Test - Baptism - Unit 1

Baptism Minister

Deacon or priest (ordinary) Anybody (extraordinary)

Baptism Matter

Water

Baptism Form

“I baptize you in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit”

Eastern Rite Catholic Churches

fully aligned with the catholic church but their liturgies are a little different

Eastern Orthodox

in partial communion with the catholic church

Oil and water

what are the two symbols of Baptism

Water

Symbolizes both life and death, cleanses, and brings new life

Oil

heals physical injuries, beautifies and nourishes skin, anoints new priests

Catechumen and Chrism

Baptism involves two anointings. What are they?

white garment

symbol of purity and cleanliness, is put on after baptism

Baptismal Candle

represents the light of Christ, given to the baptized to signify their new life in faith.

Typology

when something in the Old Testament prefigures or foreshadows something in the New Testament

The Great Commission

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

Root of the baptismal formula

Gospel

Greek word for “the good news”

Original Sin

the state of human nature deprived of the original holiness and justice that Adam and Eve enjoyed before the Fall

justification

person back into right relationship with God after being deprived of this from the start

Indelible seal

Seal that cannot be given away even by a mortal sin

Baptism is…

Necessary for salvation

Inquiry

thinking about it, asking questions, and discerning whether to enter the Church

Catechumenate

going through classes to learn about the basics of Christian doctrine

Candidacy

last stages of preparation before reception of the Sacraments of Initiation

Mystagogy

the stage of ongoing spiritual formation that takes place after receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (helping he person to process and live out all the graces he or she just received, continuing to grow more and understand more deeply, etc.)

neophyte

newly baptized person