Baptism #1
Why does Dr. Fagerburg say we never dry off from our Baptism?
Baptism imprints an indelible sign, which makes us permanent members of the Body of Christ
Jesus didn't need to be baptized because...
He had neither original sin nor personal sin
What is the baptismal formula?
In the Old Testament, who were the anointed ones?
Those who were designated as priests, prophets, and kings
Those who were given a divine calling
True or false? According to the Tradition of the Church, true freedom is the ability to choose the good.
True
According to the Catholic Tradition, what is the goal of human life?
Union with God
Why did Jesus choose to be baptized?
To model the importance of humbling oneself
Because He wanted to allow His grace to flow into the sacrament of Baptism
Through the flood, destruction comes in order to eventually bring about a re-creation, or new life. How does this relate to Baptism?
In Baptism, we undergo death to self in order to receive life from Christ
In Baptism, original sin is cleansed/destroyed, so our lives may be more closely aligned to Christ
Isaiah’s prophecy of the Messiah - the one who will exhibit the gifts of the Holy Spirit - is fulfilled at...
Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River
This gift of the Holy Spirit gives the Confirmed person the strength to stand up for what is right, even if that means going against the popular opinion.
Fortitude
What motivated Adam and Eve to take and eat the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil?
A distrust of God that made them want to be their own gods (aka pride)
Why is it significant that Jesus chose to be baptized in the Jordan River?
Because Joshua led the ancient Israelites through the Jordan River and into the promised land, and Jesus wanted to emphasize that Baptism leads us into the promise of eternal life
How does the Israelite Crossing of the Red Sea relate to Baptism?
Both events involve a movement from slavery to freedom
Both events involve passing through water to new life
Both events involve destruction which leads to redemption
“Wisdom” comes from the Latin word “Sapientia,” which comes from a verb that means...
To taste
Why is sacred chrism oil (olive oil mixed with balsam) the material used for Confirmation?
Because balsam is associated with the “aroma of Christ” (according to St. Paul)
In Baptism, we undergo kenosis, or self-emptying. This involves dying to _____________ in order to find life through ______________.
Self; Christ
Why do we say Adam is a type of Christ?
Because sin and death came into the world through Adam, but life came through Jesus Christ
In a normal situation, who is the minister of Baptism in the rite prescribed in the Catholic Church?
Priest, deacon, or bishop
This gift of the Holy Spirit gives a Confirmed person deeper insight into the truths of his/her faith.
Understanding
Why do we call Jesus "the Christ"?
He is the Anointed One
He is infused with the power of the Holy Spirit
He is Messiah, foretold by the Old Testament prophets
Which 3 Old Testament events serve as types of Baptism?
The Creation
The Flood
The Crossing of the Red Sea
What do we mean when we say Baptism is necessary for salvation?
For those who have heard the Gospel and have the possibility of asking for Baptism, Baptism is necessary for salvation.
____________________ occurs when a person who has not been baptized with water suffers death for the sake of his or her faith in Jesus Christ. This person is baptized by and for his or her death, a martyrdom suffered for and with Christ which configures the person to the death of Christ.
Baptism by blood