Matter/Form
What must be done and said for a sacramental Baptism to take place?
Water must be used, the Trinitarian formula must be used, the person baptizing must have the intentions of the Chruch
When can a candidate be baptized and how many times?
A candidate may be baptized at any point in their life however they can only do so once
What was John the Baptist's reaction to Jesus asking him to baptize him?
He reacted incredulously stating that he was unworthy
How can we receive salvation without Baptism?
You can't... unless?
What is the role of the oil in the Sacrament of Baptism?
Oil while not strictly necessary to the sacrament as water, still has lots of important symbolic roles in receiving the Sacrament
What are the 7 Sacraments?
Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Holy Orders, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick
What does the Sacrament of Baptism purify?
It purifies both the body and soul
How is the Sacrament of Baptism made holy and sacred?
Jesus set the precedent
What are other symbols that are often used to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism?
A White Garment and the Baptismal Candle
What are the 3 theological Virtues?
Faith, Hope, Charity
Does Baptism better prepare you to resist temptation?
Yes
Can someone who has not received the Sacrament get into heaven?
No
What are 3 reasons that water is used as the matter in Baptism?
Water is used as the matter in Baptism because it has lots of importance throughout human history and lots of symbolic significance
What are the four effects of Baptism?
Forgiveness of sin, Birth into new life as children of God, Incorporation into the Church, Imprinting on the soul an indelible spiritual sign
What is the definition of theosis and koinonia as used by St. Cyril in his Mystagogic Catecheses?
Theosis - to make Divine
Koinonia - Communion/Fellowship
Is Baptism capable of truly purifying all sins, or only venial sins and the rest need the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Baptism is dying to sin and this death includes all sins ever committed including Original Sin
What is the complete and accurate form of Baptism?
NAME, I Baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
What are the 3 types of Baptism?
Baptism of Water Baptism of Desire Baptism of Blood
What does St. Cyril say about sins committed after Baptism?
“Sin committed in the state of ignorance is pardoned, but persistent wickedness is condemned” (St. Cyril para. 8)
Why was Jesus baptized?
Double Jeopardy!