Baptism
What age do you have to be to be baptized?
The age range to get baptised is any age. Usually christians get baptised when they are babies.
What is Confirmation?
It is when you commit your faith to God an the church.
What is Eucharist?
The Eucharist is when catholics receive the body and the blood of Christ.
What is Reconciliation?
Reconciliation is when you confess your sins and ask for forgiveness with the priest.
What is Marriage?
It is a partnership that is lifelong, it is permanent union between couples.
Why do people receive the sacrament of Baptism?
We get baptized because we need to be cleaned of the original sin it is said to protect the newborn child.
How old do you how to be to be confirmed?
The age limit varies, it depend on how mature you are with your faith.
Why do we receive the Eucharist?
As a gift of spiritual nourishment from Jesus.
Why do we receive reconciliation?
To offer forgiveness for the times we have sinned against God.
Can a catholic marry a non- catholic?
Yes, you can as long as you get married with the priest's assistance.
What happened when John the Baptist first Baptised Jesus in the Jordan river?
The Holy Spirit showed itself to Jesus and all the people that witnessed Jesus getting Baptised.
What is a common symbol of Confirmation?
Usually symbols of confirmation are; Crosses, fire and doves
What is the body and blood of Christ?
The body is a wafer cracker symbolizing the bread, while the blood is grape juice or wine.
When do we receive confirmation?
Before you receive reconciliation, the person must have already received the eucharist and Baptism, this is about the age of 9.
Why do catholics have to get married in a catholic church?
Catholics are supposed to get married in a church because you are making a commitment in front of God.
Why do your Godparents need to attend the ceremony of Baptism?
Godparents are one of the few people that make promises to encourage and support the child through their catholic journey.
What are common gifts people get when they are getting confirmed?
People usually get jewelry in either the shapes of crosses or have ones that have indentations of Mary.
What do you do when you haven't received the Eucharist but the priest is coming towards you in a school assembly?
You cross your arm over your chest to form a cross.
What is the alternate name for reconciliation?
The sacrament of penance.
Do you need to have been confirmed before getting married?
No you don't have to be confirmed to be married, but you should be if you want to be successful in your marriage.
Why does the person that is receiving Baptism wear only the color, white?
White is worn because the person getting Baptised is " Fresh like the driven blessing"
What are the 7 steps of Confirmation?
1. reading 2. Presentation of candidates 3. Homily 4.Renewal of Baptismal promises 5. Laying on of hands 6. Anointing 7. Prayer of the faithful
Why should you wear nice clothes when receiving the Eucharist?
It shows respect and honor to Jesus.
What prayer does the priest say when you get reconciliation?
They recite the prayer ' God the father of mercies'.
What are the 4 marriage rules?
1) Spouses are free to marry 2) They exchange their consent freely 3) In confirming their marriage, they both want to marry for life 4) Their consent is authorized