Sacraments of Initiation
Which sacrament marks the beginning of a person’s life as a Christian by removing Original Sin?
Baptism
Which sacrament forgives sins and restores a person’s relationship with God?
Reconciliation/Confession
Which sacrament creates a lifelong partnership between a man and woman based on love, faith, and commitment?
Holy Matrimony/Marriage
Water is a key symbol in Baptism. Beyond cleansing, what spiritual reality does it point to?
New life in Christ and rebirth into the Christian community.
Which sacrament empowers Christians to boldly witness to their faith through the Holy Spirit?
Confirmation
Which sacrament provides spiritual nourishment and deepens a person’s unity with Christ and the Church?
Eucharist
Which sacrament offers spiritual and sometimes physical healing through anointing and prayer?
Anointing of the Sick
Which sacrament dedicates a person to lifelong service in the Church as a deacon, priest, or bishop?
Holy Orders
In Baptism, what does the white garment symbolize about the newly baptized person?
That they are purified and “clothed in Christ.”
Why is the Eucharist described as spiritual nourishment?
Because receiving Christ strengthens believers to live out their faith.
During which sacrament does the bishop anoint the candidate with Chrism to strengthen them with the Holy Spirit?
Confirmation
What is the purpose of absolution (forgiveness) in Reconciliation?
To grant God’s forgiveness and remove spiritual separation caused by sin.
In Matrimony/Marriage, why do couples exchange rings?
To symbolize unending love and faithful commitment like what God has with us.
Candles are used in Matrimony. What deeper meaning do they represent?
The light of Christ guiding the couple’s life together.
How does Reconciliation help us grow in our relationship with God?
By removing the barrier of sin and restoring friendship with God.
In Confirmation, the dove is used as a symbol of the Holy Spirit. What does this symbol teach about the effect of the sacrament on the person receiving it?
The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit coming upon the person, filling them with gifts such as wisdom, courage, and guidance, helping them live faithfully and strengthen their relationship with God.
Which sacrament is commonly given to someone facing major surgery to provide God’s strength, peace, and protection?
Anointing of the Sick
Holy Orders symbolizes the passing on of what essential gift from Christ and the Apostles?
Spiritual authority to serve and lead the Church.
Chrism Oil represents the Holy Spirit in Confirmation. What does this oil specifically symbolize?
Strength, sealing, and preparing us for a vocation.
How does the Sacrament of Matrimony encourage couples to live out their faith beyond the wedding ceremony?
Matrimony calls couples to live their faith through lifelong love, commitment, and service to each other and their family, reflecting God’s love in daily life.
Why is Confirmation considered the sacrament that strengthens the grace first received in Baptism?
Because Confirmation deepens the gifts of the Holy Spirit that began at Baptism, giving the person greater strength and responsibility to live out their faith.
How do the two Sacraments of Healing work together to strengthen a Christian during difficult moments? (Hint: what do each of them do to help someone?)
Reconciliation heals sin and restores the soul
Anointing of the Sick brings strength, peace, and healing in illness.
How do the Sacraments of Service guide people in their responsibilities within the Christian community?
Holy Orders calls people to serve the Church directly; Matrimony calls couples to serve God through their family life and commitments.
In the Anointing of the Sick, the priest anoints the person with oil. What does this symbol represent about God’s presence and care for someone who is seriously ill?
The oil represents God’s healing, strength, and comfort. It shows that the person is not alone in illness and that God is offering spiritual and sometimes physical support to help them endure and grow in faith.
How do Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation work together to shape a Christian’s life in the Church?
Baptism welcomes us, Eucharist nourishes us, and Confirmation strengthens us to live as committed disciples.