Confirmation
Reconciliation
Marriage
Marriage
Holy Orders
Holy Orders
Holy Orders (Ministry)
Sacraments General
100
What is Confirmation?
With its origins in discipleship, it requires a conversion of heart to values attitudes and beliefs. It affirms our incorporation into a community of faith.
100
What are the scriptural foundations of Reconciliation?
Jesus gives his disciples the power to forgive sins. Participation in baptism (forgiving sins) Yom Kippur (atonement, Jewish tradition)
100
For how long have humans been marrying each other?
We really don't know-- it's probably one of our oldest traditions.
100
In the US, how much does the average wedding cost?
$35,000
100
What kind of ministry are priests, bishops, and deacons engaged in?
Christian/ specific ministry. It's ministry rendered to others in Christ for the sake of fulfilling the ministry of the Church
100

What does Episcopate mean?

Bishops

100

What is General/ universal ministry?

It is rendered to another group of people those who are in need of service.

An example would be giving money to a non-Christian service organization 

100

What are the Sacraments of Initiation?

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

200
What are Confirmation's scriptural foundations?
Preaching of the apostles, the Pentecost experience, and the Letter to the Hebrews (states that through the instruction of the apostles and the laying on of hands, the gift of the spirit is given to the baptized. This imposition of hands is recognized in the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of confirmation).
200
In what in human nature does reconciliation have its roots?
In estrangement and alienation
200
What are the origins of Christian marriage?
It was regarded as a Sacrament in the early history of Jesus.
200

As a result of Vatican II, how did marriage evolve past a contractual obligation?

Marriage is described as a community of life and love, not simply a contract.

200
When did bishops emerge in Christian pastoral hierarchy?
First and second centuries, functioned as a kind of president or overseer.
200

What does Deaconate mean?

Deacons

200

What is General/ specific ministry?

It's any special service rendered by people specifically called to serve others in the so-called helping professions and other service occupations such as nursing, social work, etc.


200

What are the Sacraments of Reconciliation?

Reconciliation and Anointing

300
When did the Rite of Confirmation codify in its modern form?
1971 under Pope Paul the VI
300
What is the communal role of reconciliation?
Each sin has communal consequences; each grace has communal benefits.
300
When was marriage regarded as a Sacrament in the Church?
1208-- confirmed as a sacrament by Pope Innocent III. By 1439, they had to be celebrated by a priest and have two witnesses (maid of honor, best man). Started moving from being very private to being very public.
300
How did Vatican II change the emphasis of having children in marriage?
Not described in primary and secondary ends (not just about having kids)-- it’s described as being about love between the man and woman.
300
What is the main role of the priest in a religious community?
Provide eucharist, baptize, reconcile, and teach the faith.
300

What does Presbyterate mean?

Priests

300

What is Christian/ universal ministry?

It's any general service rendered to others in the Christ and because of Christ.

Example: Giving money to your Church

300

What are the Sacraments of Vocation?

Marriage and Holy Orders

400
What are the two circumstances during which Confirmation is performed?
1. In the Christian initiation of adults, the three sacraments are performed together at the Easter Vigil. 2. In cradle Catholics the rite is celebrated years later after catechesis which involves parents, a sponsor, and the local parish community.
400
What is the goal of reconciliation?
The sacrament of reconciliation seeks to restore our relationship with God and with the Church.
400
What does canon law prescribe for marriage?
partnership in life, procreation, the good of the other.
400

Would doing the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius be a good way to engage in spiritual direction while married?

Yes

400
What was one of the most important contributions of the Council of Trent to ordination?
Seminaries
400

What does ordination do?

Bring someone into a sacred order.

400

What is Christian/ specific ministry?

It is any general service rendered to others in Christ and because of Christ in the name of the Church and for the sake of helping the Church fulfill its mission).  

Example: Holy Orders

400
While Eucharist is specifically a sacrament of Initiation, is it also a sacrament of Reconciliation?

yes

500
For those baptized as infants, how is confirmation seen?
As a completion of baptism
500
What are the ways reconciliation can be done?
Individually and communally
500

What kind of Sacrament is the Sacrament of Marriage?

One of Vocation 

500
What is the Catholic Church's teaching on the end of a marriage?
Annulment 1) Lack of canonical form (priest, two witnesses); 2) Free decision from both parties; 3) Invalidating impediment: being underaged, etc. Couples can get a civil divorce and remarry outside the Church. The Church is obligated to continue to minister to these people.
500
What are the major vows our Jesuits described taking as they entered the Jesuits?
Chastity, obedience, poverty.
500

What is an order?

An established civic governing body in the Church

500

What did Pope Francis say we need to engage in any kind of ministry?

Hope

500

Are the only two vocations a person can have to be married or to be a priest or nun?

No-- Fr. Martin talked about how the definition of Vocation can be much bigger.  

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