Eucharist
What does Real Presence mean?
Jesus Christ is really and truly present in the Eucharist
What is the Sacrament of Confirmation?
The sacrament in which we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in a special way.
Who was mistreating God's people?
The Pharoah
How long is Lent? Please give your answer in a number of days.
40 days.
When does Pentecost take place in modern time? Give your answer in a number of days.
50 days after Easter or in other words, 50 days after Jesus' resurrection.
What is the Sacrament of the Eucharist?
The sacrament of the body and blood of Christ through the appearances of bread and wine.
What are the 3 symbols that occur during the Sacrament of Confirmation
Renewal of Baptismal Vows (or Promises)
Laying of the hands by the Priest or Bishop
Anointing with the Sacred Chrism (oil)
Where did Passover take place?
Egypt
When does Lent start and end?
Starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday.
Who are the main people involved in Pentecost and where did it take place?
The apostles/disciples and it took place in Jerusalem.
What makes the Sacrament of the Eucharist unique compared to the other six Sacraments?
The Eucharist is the only Sacrament in which Jesus is really and truly present.
Tell me more about 2 of the 3 symbols of Confirmation.
Laying of Hands = The Priest extends their hands over the entire group of candidates and prays over them just as the Apostles did during the times of the early church. The priest prays for the Holy Spirit to be sent to the candidates.
Renewal of Baptismal Vows = Candidates stand before the Priests and answer the questions about their belief in the Blessed Trinity with the words "I do"
Anointing with the Sacred Chrism = Priest puts oil on the candidates head to officially confirm them into the church and says "be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit". The candidate responds "amen."
Describe the events of Passover
God’s people are being mistreated and tortured by the Pharaoh of Egypt
God sends multiple plagues, but the Pharaoh continues to mistreat God’s people
God decides to send another plague which will kill off the oldest son of all the people.
God tells his people to sacrifice their best lamb, and mark their doors with the blood of that lamb so that the angel of death will pass over their house and save their people.
Ever since that day Jewish people still celebrate Passover in similar ways to memorialize God saving his people.
What are the 3 aspects of Lent that we are called to focus on?
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
Jesus’ disciples are in hiding in Jerusalem and praying a ton for Jesus to send them the gift He promised to send them
A great wind flows through the house the disciples are staying in
Fire appears over the heads of the disciples
The disciples then go and spread the Good News across the city of Jerusalem to lots of different tribes of people because the disciples are now able to speak languages they did not previously know.
3,000 people become new followers of Jesus
What does the Eucharist mean for you?
It means that we become united with Jesus through His body and blood.
We can be healed by the body and blood of Christ.
We can receive His holy grace.
Why is the Sacrament of Confirmation important?
We are sealed with the gift of God the Holy Spirit
Our relationship with the Church is strengthened
We become more like Jesus and are witnesses to his love and teachings
Why is Passover important and still celebrated today?
God proves He saves His people
We learn that the sacrifice of a lamb is the way to salvation (heaven)
What does almsgiving mean?
It means good works, or doing charity. This could be through donating your time or money to help others in need.
Why is Pentecost important?
It is evidence of how the Holy Spirit can work in the lives of those who believe and pray to Jesus.
It was critical in helping the Catholic faith grow
It is evidence of how faith in Jesus can help us do amazing things
Why is the Eucharist important?
It is one of the very foundations of our Catholic faith
Because Jesus is truly present
It helps us grow closer to him to be able to gain access to heaven
We are joined more closely to Jesus Christ and his mission
We are strengthened in love and service
What does the Sacrament of Confirmation mean for you?
It means I can grow closer to Jesus and have the ability to receive gifts He sends through the Holy Spirit just as the apostles received.
It means I can strengthen my relationship with the Church
It means I can use my free will to intentionally decide to continue my relationship with Christ.
What does Passover mean for us?
We can celebrate God’s grace
We can also be saved by the sacrifice of a lamb. That lamb is the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ.
We are saved by the blood of Christ when he died on the cross and resurrected from the dead.
Why is the Lenten season important?
The season of Lent is important because it helps us reflect on our spiritual life in preparation for Jesus's resurrection. It also encourages us to grow our relationship with Jesus and develop good habits.
What does Pentecost mean for me?
I can pray to Jesus for him to send the Holy Spirit down to help me.
I can be inspired by the events at Pentecost and recognize the amazing work of Jesus and his disciples.
I further appreciate and understand my faith.