theology
What does the term Real Presence mean?
Jesus is truly present
What are the effects of Confirmation?
Completion of baptismal grace
increasing of the holy spirit
strength to defend the faith
be bold witness of christ
What are the requirements to receive the Eucharist worthily?
Baptized, be free of mortal sin, and fast for an hour before mass
How do we know that Jesus was not speaking symbolically or that he was not being misunderstood when he spoke of the Eucharist as his flesh?
Because of transubstantiation, the bread and wine are believed to truly become the flesh and blood of Jesus. He basically told us right after
What are the effects of Baptism?
Forgiveness of sins, adopted son/daughters of God, members of the church, indelible character
What is transubstantiation?
The change of substance/substance is transformed, when the bread and wine become the flesh and blood of Jesus
How do we see the Sacrament of Confirmation tied back to Baptism during the Rite?
renews the baptismal promises
What are the effects of the Eucharist?
Increases our union with God
forgives venial sins
strengthens against committing future mortal sins
unites us with the Mystical Body of Christ
How did the feeding of the five thousand foreshadow the institution of the Eucharist?
body and blood of Christ are enough fuel to save humanity
“so that they would no longer thirst or hunger”
When was the Sacrament of Confirmation instituted?
pentecost
What is the relationship between the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross and the sacrifice of the Mass?
the same one and only sacrifice
Who is the ordinary minister of Confirmation?
bishop
On what day did the apostles celebrate the Eucharist?
Resurrection Sunday
What Old Testament miracle foreshadowed Jesus feeding the five thousand?
israelites in the desert with the manna
How is the Eucharist the summit of the Church’s life?
Eating the flesh and blood of Jesus is how the people of the church could reach the ultimate goal of eternal life in heaven.
What does the word Eucharist mean?
Thanksgiving
How many times can someone be confirmed?
once
Why does the Church celebrate the Eucharist?
Jesus told us to, "Do this in remembrance of me"
What Old Testament events prefigured the Eucharist? How?
When the Israelites were in the desert with the manna (bread from heaven) ,case of the first passover (commemorates freedom from slavery)
Why does the Church require her members to attend Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of obligation and to receive the Eucharist at least once per year?
That was what was commanded by God
When did the actual institution of the Eucharist occur?
Holy thursday, last supper
Why did the Sacrament of Confirmation become separated from the Baptism?
priests baptize in their communities while the bishops do confirmation.
to many people for the bishop to do
How is the Eucharist referred to in the New Testament?
breaking of the bread
What miracles of Jesus prefigured the Eucharist? How?
The wedding at Cana, feeding of the 5,000
How is the Eucharist the source of the Church’s life?
blood and body of Christ are what would lead them to eternal life.