Rite of Christian Initiation
It is the process through which adults who are not Catholic explore Christianity and prepare to enter the Catholic Church.
Rite of Christian Initiation
True or False
Our faith is strengthened by Confirmation
True
True or False
When we receive Baptism as babies, it frees us from personal sin
When we receive Baptism as babies, it frees us from personal sin.
The large, tall candle lit at the Easter Vigil by a flame from the new fire
Paschal Candle
Typically, the _________ is the minister of Confirmation.
Bishop
How many stages are in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults?
Seven
True or False
Like Baptism, the Sacrament of Confirmation imprints a spiritual mark on the soul
True
True or False
Baptism strengthens our relationship with the Holy Spirit
False
Confirmation
An unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer
Catechumen
This is the third person of the Trinity, Fully God, and is instilled in each one of us.
Holy Spirit
When Inquirers publicly declare their intention to follow Christ and are accepted as catechumens?
Acceptance into the order of Catechumens
This is a sign of the descent of the Holy Spirit. The Bishop extends his hands over the candidate and says a prayer, asking Jesus to send the Holy Spirit upon the candidates.
Laying of Hands
True or False
Baptism strengthens our relationship with the Holy Spirit
False
Blessed olive oil used to bless those preparing for Baptism
Oil of catechumens
A practicing Catholic who accompanies a candidate as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Sponsor
True or False
If someone doesn’t receive Confirmation, their initiation of a Christian is considered to still be complete.
False
The part of the Confirmation, when the candidate is officially conferred
The Anointing with Sacred Chrism
What are the four major effects of Baptism?
-Frees us from original sin
-Become members of Church
-New life with Christ
-Leaves a spiritual mark on the soul
The title given to catechumens after the Rite of Election while they are in the final period of preparation
Elect
True or False
Confirmation begins new life and Baptism strengthens that new life
False
A person interested in becoming Catholic
Is the first stage of the Rite of Christian Initiation
Inquirer
Period of Inquiry (Evangelization)
Name 5 of the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit
1.Wisdom - seeing life from God’s perspective
2.Understanding - understanding the truths of faith
3.Right Judgment (Counsel) - knowing what is right and making good decisions
4.Courage (Fortitude) - courage and strength to do what is right
5.Knowledge - knowing God and recognizing what leads us to him
6.Reverence (Piety) - loving God and serving him
7.Wonder and Awe (Fear of the Lord) - respect for God
Explain a story in the bible and how it relates to Baptism/water.
In the creation story, water represents life and creation
Noah and the Flood
Exodus
This is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit; it helps us see life from God’s perspective.
Wisdom
What are three requirements for Sponsors?
-16 years or older
- Practicing Catholic
-Must have received all Sacraments of Initiation