Sacramental Basics
The physical “stuff” which composes a Sacrament
What type of sin is serious/deadly?
Mortal Sin
Where does Jesus institute Baptism in the Bible? How does He do it?
Matthew 28 - "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Who are the ONLY ministers of Reconciliation? Why are they the only ministers?
Bishops and priests
They are the only ones who received the power to forgive sins from the Apostles.
What is the matter and form of the Eucharist?
Unleavened Bread & Wine
Words of Consecration
What are the six parts of a Sacrament that we studied for every Sacrament? (Hint: Remember you Sacrament charts)
Matter, Form, Minister, Biblical Institution, Disposition, Effects
What are the two types of grace? Name one difference between them.
Sanctifying - It is habitual; it is always in your soul as long as you don't commit mortal sin.
Actual - It is momentary; it is only given as specific times for specific reasons.
What is the matter and form of Baptism?
Water
"Name, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
Where does Jesus institute Reconciliation in the Bible? How does He do it?
John 20 - Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and says "Whose sins you forgive, are forgiven, whose sins you withhold are withheld."
What was the Passover? What was eaten at Passover? Was Passover meant to only be celebrated once?
A meal Moses and the Israelites had to protect themselves from God's angel of death. Unleavened bread, bitter herbs, and lamb. No, Moses was commanded to celebrate Passover forever.
It is the normal order which we receive the Sacraments.
What Three Conditions Must be Met for a Sin to be Mortal?
1. Grave Matter
2. Knowledge of Grave Matter
3. Full Consent
What is the required disposition to receive Baptism?
One must understand what Baptism is
One must want and request it
What is the matter of Reconciliation?
Priest and penitent
Fast for one hour before
You must be baptized
You must not have committed a mortal sin
What is "Form?"
The structure of the Sacrament
Which kind of sin is washed away at Baptism? Which kind of sin do we commit after Baptism?
Original Sin
Personal Sin
Who all can baptize?
Normally, a bishop, priest, and deacon, but anyone can in an emergency
What kinds of sins can only be forgiven by Confession?
Mortal
Why is the Eucharist the source and summit of the Catholic Faith?
It is the source because Jesus is the founder and Head of the Catholic Church and keeps it in existence. It is the summit, because Jesus is the greatest gift the Catholic Church possesses.
What do we call Baptism, the Eucharist and Confirmation? Why are they called that?
The Sacraments of Christian Initiation. We call them this because they are the Sacraments that must be received before a person is fully initiated as a Catholic.
Sin damages both
Relationships
Bad Consequences
What is one effect of receiving the Sacrament of Baptism?
We are cleansed of Original Sin
What are the six steps for a good Confession?
1. Make a good Examination of Conscience
2. Be sorry for your sins. (Contrition)
3. Decide to avoid sins and their near occasions after Confession
4. Actually confess your sins
5. Act of Contrition/Receive Absolution
6. Do the penance the priest prescribes
Where in the Bible does Jesus institute the Eucharist? How?
Matthew 26 - He takes unleavened bread and wine and says "Take this, all of you, and eat it, for this is My Body given up for you. Take this, all of you, and drink, for the this is the chalice of My Blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of me."