Baptism & Confirmation
How many baptisms do we believe in?
We believe in ONE baptism for the remission of sins
When was the start of the sacrament of Confession?
Jesus Christ gave His Apostles authority concerning the forgiveness of sins. (Matthew 18:18, John 20:21-23)
What happens to the bread and wine during Kidase?
The Holy Spirit descends on it and it becomes the true Body and true Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
What happens during Unction of the Sick? Who is responsible for the healing?
Unction of the Sick is the sacrament through which the Church asks God to heal those who are suffering from physical or psychological illness.
A priest prays over a sick person and anoints them with holy oil.
The priest performs the prayers, but God is the one who heals.
Servant
What is confirmation and when is it done? Can it happen by itself?
Confirmation is the sacrament through which believers receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, happens right after the person is submerged 3 times. Confirmation takes place together with Baptism, not by itself.
Why do we confess our sins to a priest? Can kids do confession?
We confess to be forgiven, because Christ gave authority for priests to forgive sins. Yes, kids can confess.
When is the first ever liturgy? (Kidase)
The Last Supper
What is the union of a husband and wife supposed to represent?
The relationship between Christ and His Church.
What is a sacrament?
Invisible grace we receive by practice a visible action.
What does going into the water and coming out of the water symbolize?
Going under the water symbolizes dying and being buried with Christ.
Coming out of the water symbolizes rising with Christ into a new life.
What is the Unforgivable Sin?
Matthew 12:31 discusses blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. This is the complete rejection and opposing the work of the Holy Spirit and refusing to accept God's salvation.
What is the literal translation of the Eucharist?
Thanksgiving
What do the crowns given during Holy Matrimony represent?
- Crowns of Royalty
- Crowns of Martyrdom
What are the four MANDATORY sacraments for EVERY Christian?
Baptism, Confirmation, Confession, Holy Communion
Where is the FIRST instance we see the start of the sacrament: Baptism AND Confirmation in the Bible?
"As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”"
Matthew 3: 16-17
What is penance?
"Spiritual medicine", A priest may assign spiritual disciplines, such as prayer, fasting, or acts of charity, to help a person repent and heal.
What are the 2 visible signs of Kidase?
1. The bread and wine
2. The prayers and service of Kidase
Jesus Christ appointed His disciples, the disciples appointed their disciples, and those disciples appointed their disciples..... this continuation is called what?
Apostolic Succession
What sacrament do you do before and what sacrament do you do after if a specific sacrament is being done?
During: a specific sacrament
After: Holy Communion
If someone is getting married, they confess before and take Holy Communion after.
If someone is getting ordained, they confess before and take Holy Communion after.
If someone is doing unction of the sick, they confess before and take Holy Communion after.
If someone is getting baptized and is old enough (not an infant), they confess before and take Holy Communion after.
Why do we baptize babies? Give SPECIFIC examples.
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house.33 At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. 34 The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household.
- Acts 16:31-34
What are the 2 visible signs of Confession?
1. The believer confessing their sins to the priest.
2. The priest speaking the words of absolution.
Why is Jesus considered the final sacrifice? What does Holy Communion have to do with it?
He is the Lamb of God. In the Old Testament an animal sacrifice was needed, Christ is the final sacrifice for the remission of our sins?
Holy Communion is connected to Christ's sacrifice on the Cross. Christ sacrificed Himself once on the Cross; the Eucharistic sacrifice is described as unbloody.
Give the ranks and roles of all clergy in the Church and which sacraments they can ordain.
Patriarch - oversees the entire Church (can celebrate all 7 sacraments)
Bishops - Ordains clergy, consecrates holy oil and altars, and oversees multiple Churches. Reports directly to the Patriarch (can celebrate all 7 sacraments)
Priests - Responsibility of their own specific church and their congregation, offers spiritual guidance, and serves the faithful. (Can celebrate 6 sacraments, cannot do Holy Orders)
Deacons - Assists bishops and priests, reads Scripture, teaches, and serves others.
Name the 5 Mysteries in order and explain them
Mystery of Holy Trinity
Mystery of Incarnation
Mystery of Baptism
Mystery of Holy Communion
Mystery of Death and Resurrection