Holy Communion
Can we have water before Holy Communion?
Yes, water may be taken at any time.
How do we "assist" at Mass?
We assist at Mass by participating with reverence, attention, and devotion.....(recitation of prayers, chanting)
Is the Holy Eucharist only bread and wine?
No, it is Christ's Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity truly present to us under the appearances of bread and wine.
________ is the Sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as soldier for Christ.
Confirmation
________ is the sacrament that gives our souls the new life of grace by which we become children of God.
Baptism
How long do we fast before receiving Holy Communion?
One hour fast (no food or drink, except water)
Who is the principal priest in every Mass around the world?
Jesus Christ
When did Jesus give us the Holy Eucharist?
The Last Supper
Name one way Confirmation makes us strong.
Spread the Faith, fight against our enemies, suffer all things for Christ.
Original Sin
What is the sin if receiving Holy Communion unworthily?
Sacrilege - mistreatment of sacred persons, places, things - or reception of sacraments unworthily.
The ________ is the sacrifice of Christ offered in a sacramental manner through the priest under the appearances of bread and wine.
the Mass
The _______ through the Sacrament of Holy Orders has the power to change the bread and wine into Christ's Body and Blood. (transubstantiation)
priest
Who is the usual minister of Confirmation?
The bishop gives Confirmation, but a priest may also with permission.
What type of grace is divine life in our soul?
Sanctifying Grace
What should we do if we want to receive Holy Communion, but are in a state of mortal sin?
We should first go to Reconciliation before receiving Holy Communion. If not possible, receive a blessing only (demonstrate posture for blessing).
When did Christ institute the original Mass ceremony and Eucharist?
The Last Supper
When does transubstantiation (the change of bread and wine to the Body and Blood of Christ) take place in the Mass?
The consecration.
The Holy Spirit came to the Apostles on ____________.
Pentecost
What are the people called that help the parents raise a child up to be a good Catholic that are present at the Baptism?
The godparents (lower case "g")
How often can someone receive Holy Communion if in a state of grace?
Every time we go to Mass with a maximum of twice in one day.
What is it called when a priest stands in for Christ during Mass and other Sacraments?
"in persona Christi"
When Jesus told the people of Capharnaum He would give them His Body and Blood to eat - did everyone believe Him? Who did not understand, but believed?
No, many did not believe - but the Apostles did believe even though they did not understand. (Mystery of our Faith)
How were the Apostles changed after Confirmation (Pentecost)?
The Apostles were no longer afraid, preached the Gospel without fear, willing to suffer even death.
What does the water symbolize at Baptism?
The water poured on the person being baptized symbolizes dying to sin and being washed clean of original sin.