Confirmation
Reconciliation
Marriage
Marriage
Holy Orders
100
What is Confirmation?
With its origins in discipleship, it requires a conversion of heart to values attitudes and beliefs. It affirms our incorporation into a community of faith.
100
What are the scriptural foundations of Reconciliation?
Jesus gives his disciples the power to forgive sins. Participation in baptism (forgiving sins) Yom Kippur (atonement, Jewish tradition)
100
For how long have humans been marrying each other?
We really don't know-- it's probably one of our oldest traditions.
100
In the US, how much does the average wedding cost?
$35,000
100
What kind of ministry are priests, bishops, and deacons engaged in?
Christian/ specific ministry. It's ministry rendered to others in Christ for the sake of fulfilling the ministry of the Church
200
What are Confirmation's scriptural foundations?
Preaching of the apostles, the Pentecost experience, and the Letter to the Hebrews (states that through the instruction of the apostles and the laying on of hands, the gift of the spirit is given to the baptized. This imposition of hands is recognized in the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of confirmation).
200
In what in human nature does reconciliation have its roots?
In estrangement and alienation
200
What are the origins of Christian marriage?
It was regarded as a Sacrament in the early history of Jesus.
200
As a result of Vatican II, how did marriage evolve past a contractual obligation?
Marriage is described as a community of life and love, not simply a contract.
200
When did bishops emerge in Christian pastoral hierarchy?
First and second centuries, functioned as a kind of president or overseer.
300
When did the Rite of Confirmation codify in its modern form?
1971 under Pope Paul the VI
300
What is the communal role of reconciliation?
Each sin has communal consequences; each grace has communal benefits.
300
When was marriage regarded as a Sacrament in the Church?
1208-- confirmed as a sacrament by Pope Innocent III. By 1439, they had to be celebrated by a priest and have two witnesses (maid of honor, best man). Started moving from being very private to being very public.
300
How did Vatican II change the emphasis of having children in marriage?
Not described in primary and secondary ends (not just about having kids)-- it’s described as being about love between the man and woman.
300
What is the main role of the priest in a religious community?
Provide eucharist, baptize, reconcile, and teach the faith.
400
What are the two circumstances during which Confirmation is performed?
1. In the Christian initiation of adults, the three sacraments are performed together at the Easter Vigil. 2. In cradle Catholics the rite is celebrated years later after catechesis which involves parents, a sponsor, and the local parish community.
400
What is the goal of reconciliation?
The sacrament of reconciliation seeks to restore our relationship with God and with the Church.
400
What does canon law prescribe for marriage?
partnership in life, procreation, the good of the other.
400
What was one of the most important contributions of the Council of Trent to ordination?
Seminaries
500
For those baptized as infants, how is confirmation seen?
As a completion of baptism
500
What are the ways reconciliation can be done?
Individually and communally
500
What is the Catholic Church's teaching on the end of a marriage?
Annulment 1) Lack of canonical form (priest, two witnesses); 2) Free decision from both parties; 3) Invalidating impediment: being underaged, etc. Couples can get a civil divorce and remarry outside the Church. The Church is obligated to continue to minister to these people.
500
What are the major vows our Jesuits described taking as they entered the Jesuits?
Chastity, obedience, celibacy.
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