What 2 elements form the Deposit of Faith (all the teachings and beliefs of the Church)
Scripture & Tradition
“an efficacious and visible sign
of God’s grace”
The word Eucharist means...?
"Thanksgiving"
Define venial & mortal sin
Venial: A sin committed in a less serious matter. It doesn’t destroy our relationship with God, but it does weaken our relationship with him.
Mortal: To deliberately, knowingly, and willingly choose to commit a serious violation of God’s Law. These sins separate us from God (until we go to Confession!)
What are the 3 degrees of ordination? (From the highest to lowest)
1. Bishop
2. Priest
3. Deacon
When (in what time of the year) does the Liturgical Year begin? And what is the season we begin with?
December: Season of Advent
Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus?
Jordan River
What is the name of the food that God provided the Israelites in the desert?
Manna
What is the name of the prayer that the penitent (the person asking for forgiveness) prays aloud, asking God for forgiveness, before receiving the final absolution from the priest?
The Act of Contrition
When a bride and groom join together in the Sacrament of Marriage, they join together with the Lord in a permanent, lifetime union, also known as a _____________.
COVENANT!!
Why is the season of Ordinary Time named in this way?
The Sundays are numbered with ordinal numbers.
Which Sacrament are we "Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit?"
Confirmation
What are the 2 Main Parts of the Mass?
Liturgy of the Word & Liturgy of the Eucharist
How often can you receive the Sacrament of Confession?
What is the minimum requirement for Catholics to receive Confession each year? How many times per year?
You can receive it as often as you wish!
Minimum: 1 time/ year
Who are the actual ministers of the Sacrament of Marriage?
The bride and the groom
Which of the following is the liturgical season in which we remember the sufferings and death of Christ?
The Triduum (the holiest week of the year- Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday)
Within RCIA, define "catechumen"
An unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer
What is the word that refers to the bread and wine being fully transformed to the Body and Blood of Christ in the Mass?
Transubstantiation
What are the 3 conditions that make a sin mortal?
1. Grave matter
2. Committed with Full Knowledge
3. Committed Freely & Deliberately
What are the 2 Sacraments that deacons can be the ministers of?
Baptism & Matrimony
What is the difference between "actual grace" and "sanctifying grace?"
Actual: Graces that occur in our daily lives (day-to-day blessings)
Sanctifying Grace: Grace received whenever we receive a Sacrament which allows us to love God
When is RCIA celebrated? (the moment when people receive the 3 Sacraments of Initiation and enter into the Church)
The Easter Vigil (the evening before Easter Sunday)
What are the events that foreshadow/ lead to the Last Supper? (when the Eucharist was instituted by Christ)
Hint: There are 4 Events that lead to the Last Supper
1. Genesis 14 (priest offers bread and wine after winning a battle)
2. Exodus 12 (Passover)
3. Exodus 16 (God providing food for the Israelites in the desert)
4. Matthew 14/ John 6: Jesus multiplying the bread and fish to feed everyone
*Then we have the Last Supper!
The term "Viaticum" means...
“with you on the journey”
What are the 2 elements that happen at every ordination Mass?
*For a man to be ordained, these 2 things must occur...
1. Laying on of hands
2. Prayer of Consecration (Vows)