Sacraments
What is a Sacrament?
A visible sign that gives invisible grace
What is Confirmation?
A sacrament where the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and makes us strong and perfect Christians and witnesses for Jesus Christ.
The first three commandments are directed towards our relationship with ______ and the final seven are directed towards our relationship with_________.
God and neighbor (others)
Which is longer--the Old Testament or New Testament?
Old Testament
What is the Holy Trinity?
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
How many sacraments are there?
7
Who is the ordinary celebrant of the Sacrament of Confirmation?
A Bishop (but he can give his authority to a priest in special circumstances)
What is the first commandment?
"You shall have no gods before me."
In the Bible citation 1 James 2:14, what does the "2" stand for?
The chapter of the book
Which of the Apostles was given a new name that means "rock" and entrusted with the "keys to the kingdom" by Jesus?
St. Peter
Name three of the sacraments a person can receive more than once in their life.
Reconciliation, Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage (if widowed/annulled), Holy Orders (deacon, priest, bishop--different "levels" of ordination). (ANY THREE)
True or False: When you are confirmed the celebrant will say your name and then "be sealed with the Holy Spirit."
False. They will say the name of the saint you chose.
What is the first commandment that isn't directed towards our relationship with God?
"Honor your father and mother."
Name the four Gospels from the New Testament
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
"Revelation" refers to the ways in which God reveals Himself to us. As Catholics we believe in two sources of revelation. What are they?
Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
Every sacrament needs the proper physical aspect and words in order to be valid. In other words, every sacrament needs proper ________ and ______.
Form and Matter
What are the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom, understanding, reverence, knowledge, courage, right judgment, wonder and awe in God's presence.
What is the seventh commandment?
Do not steal
The first book of the Bible, that contains well known events like the creation of the world, Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Joseph in Egypt, etc. is called what?
Genesis
What does the word "Catholic" mean?
Universal
What are the three sacraments of initiation?
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
Every sacrament has form and matter. Confirmation is different in that its "matter" has two parts. What are they?
The laying on of hands and the anointing with Chrism oil.
What is the third commandment and how do we fulfill it?
Keep holy the Lord's Day. We fulfill it by worshipping God at Mass (and not doing any unnecessary labor).
Name three Old Testament books (remember, there are 46 to choose from)
(answers will vary)
"Eucharist" is from a Greek word meaning what?
Thanksgiving