Words and Symbols
Baptism's History
Overview
Necessary for Salvation
Initiation
100
This is the main symbol in the baptism process.
What is water?
100
This is the river in which Jesus Chirst himself was first baptized.
What is the Jordan River ?
100
It is a celebration of initiation into the community of Catholic Faith.
What does Baptism celebrate?
100
Baptism.
What is Necessary for Salvation?
100
Inquiry, Catechumenate, Period of enlightenment or illumination, and Mystagogia.
What are the 4 stages of initiation and RCIA?
200
This garmet is worn to signify the radical newness of a life in Christ, of being " clothed in Christ".
What is the white garmet received after the water ritual?
200
This person was the one who Baptized Jesus Christ
Who is John the Baptist?
200
In this, the canidate says no to sin and yes to grace.
What is the Rite of Baptism?
200
Through Baptism, one becomes a member of Christ's Body, is the fullest means of salvation.
What is the church's teaching of Baptism?
200
When he or she and the church get to know each other?
What is inquiry?
300
This symbol represents healing, strengthening, and being chosen.
What is the oil?
300
This is the process of baptismal preparation developed in the fourth and fifth centuries.
What is catechumenate?
300
Ones own wrongful choices.
What is personal sin?
300
For those who have received the Gospel and have the oppurtunity to be baptized.
Who is Baptism the necessary way to their salvation?
300
Someone who studies the Catholic faith, accompanied by a sponsor or sponsors.
Who is a catechumen ?
400
This symbol represents sharing in the light of christ
What is the lighted candle?
400
To handle the increased numbers of converts in the Western church.
Why did Confirmation become separate from Baptism?
400
It takes away original sin, forgives all personal sins, and the punishment due to them and gives grace.
What is the Catholic teaching of Baptism?
400
The church teaches that because Christ died for all humankind, all are offered salvation through pashcal mystery, in ways that are known to God.
What does the church teach about Non-Christians who are not baptized?
400
The season of Lent preceding the Eater Vigil, when the elect will be baptized, is a period of intensive prepartion with its own particular rites.
What is the period of enlightenment or illumination?
500
This is the response to the Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith.
What is the response of I do?
500
This is a time of study and intense involvement with the community as they learned more about the mysteries of faith.
What is mystagogia?
500
This is a term used to describe one of the end results of the sacrament of Baptism.
What is Born Again?
500
The church entrusts them to God's mercy, in the hope that the God who desires that every human being saved will not leave innocent children without a means to a salvation.
Who are the children who die without being baptized?
500
The official process of initiating adults into the Catholic Faith?
What is the RCIA?
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