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What are the three character sacraments?
BSQ 17.1
Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy orders--because they leave an indelible mark on the soul.
What is the matter of the Sacrament of Confirmation?
BSQ 19.4
The matter of the sacrament of Confirmation is the laying on of hands and the anointing with chrism.
What is piety?
BSQ 20.1
Piety assists us to be prayerful, reverent, and holy.
How is the Mass a sacrifice and a meal?
BSQ 22.2
The Mass is a sacrifice because through the priest, Christ offers Himself to the Father on the Cross for our sins. It is a meal, because just like the Apostles at the Last Supper, present beneath the Cross of our Lord, and present at the Resurrection. The Mass is both a sacrifice and a meal.
What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
BSQ 28.1
The Sacrament of Holy Orders is that sacrament by which a man is given the power and grace to perform the sacred duties of bishop, priest, or deacon.
What is Baptism?
BSQ 17.2
The sacrament which takes away Original Sin and fills our souls with sanctifying grace. It makes us Christians, children of God, and members of the Church.
What is the form of the Sacrament of Confirmation?
BSQ 19.5
The form of the Sacrament of Confirmation is "(Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."
What is fortitude?
BSQ 20.1
Fortitude helps us to be courageous in the defense of our faith.
When was the first Mass celebrated and by whom was it celebrated?
BSQ 22.3
The first Mass was celebrated by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper on Holy Thursday when He said to His Apostles, "This my Body and this is my blood." These are the words of Consecration which our priests say at every Mass.
Name and describe the evangelical counsels. These are practiced by those who have answered the call to the priesthood or religious life.
BSQ 28.2
a. poverty; detachment from material goods of this world in order to follow Christ
b. chastity: giving up the goods of marriage and children to dedicate oneself completely to God
c. obedience: giving up one's liberties submitting completely to the will of God as passed on through legitimate religious superiors
What is baptism by desire?
BSQ 17.3
This occurs when someone--through no fault of his own--does not know the Faith but has a deep desire for God and lives a good life to the best of their knowledge.
Name the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit. Describe Briefly.
BSQ 20.1
WUKCPF[FoL]:
Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Piety, Fortitude, Fear of the Lord?
What is Fear of the Lord?
BSQ 20.1
Fear of the Lord is a holy awe and reverence for God.
What are the four main parts of the Holy Mass?
BSQ 22.4
Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Concluding rites.
What is the Sacrament of Matrimony?
BSQ 29.1
The Sacrament of Matrimony is the sacrament of the union of one man and one woman as husband and wife.
What is baptism by blood?
BSQ 17.4
This occurs when someone dies for the faith even if he has not been officially baptized.
What is wisdom?
BSQ 20.1
Wisdom helps us to know God's will for our lives.
What is the Holy Eucharist?
BSQ 21.1
The Sacrament that is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ, under the appearances of bread and wine.
What is mortal sin?
BSQ24.4
Mortal sin is serious act of disobedience to the law of God, which kills God's life within us (grace). There are three conditions under which a sin is considered mortal:
1) a serious/grave matter
2) done with full knowledge
3) Done freely of our own will
(N.B. If not redeemed by repentance and God's forgiveness, it causes exclusion from God's Kingdom.)
What are the three central teachings of the Church concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary?
BSQ 31.1
a. The Immaculate Conception: Mary was conceived without original sin
b. Perpetual Virginity: Mary was an remains a virgin--before, during, and after the birth of Jesus
c. The assumption: at the end of her earthly life, Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven
What is Confirmation & what are its effects?
BSQ 19.1
It is a sacrament of initiation that (CMUSE):
--completes the grace of Baptism through the outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit
--marks the soul with the seal of the Holy spirit
--unites one more fully to God
--strengthens one to spread and defend the faith
--equips one for more active participation in the life of the Church
What is understanding?
BSQ 20.1
Understanding enables us to make the faith our own.
What is transubstantiation?
BSQ 21.2
Transubstantiation means the "change of substance." It is the complete change of the bread and wine into Jesus Christ's Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, which occurs at the Consecration during Mass.
What is venial sin?
BSQ 24.5
Venial sin is an offense against the law of God in a a small matter. It weakens our relationship with God, but does not kill God's life within us.
Name the mysteries of the Rosary.
BSQ 31.2
Joyful Mysteries: Annunciation, Visistatin, Nativity, Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple after three days.
Sorrowful Mysteries: Agony in the Garrden, Scourging at the Pillar, Crowing with thorns, Carrying of the Cross, Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord
Glorious Mysteries: Resurrection, Ascension, Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Assumption of Mary, Crowing of the Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Luminous Mysteries: Baptism at the Jordan, Miracle at Cana, Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, (and call to conversion), Transfiguration, and Institution of the Eucharist.
When did Jesus institute the sacrament of Confirmation?
BSQ 19.2
First received by the Apostles at Pentecost (50 days after Easter), when God the Father sent the Holy Spirit to them. Tongues of fire rested upon their heads and the fire of God's love filled their souls.
What is knowledge?
BSQ 20.1
Knowledge allows us to know God and to have a personal relationship with him.
BSQ 20.1
To what does the the term "real presence" refer?
BSQ 21.3
The phrase "Real Presence" refers to the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, which is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.
Through what sacrament are sins forgiven?
BSQ26.1
Sins are forgiven through the Sacrament of Penance, also called Confession or Reconciliation.
List the Precepts of the Church.
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ACROHOP:
1. Attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation and rest from servile labor on Sunday.
2. Confess your sins at least once a year.
3. Receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.
4. Observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.
5. Help provide for the needs of the Church.
6. Obey the laws of the Church concerning marriage.
7. Participate in the Church's mission of evangelization of souls.
Who is the usual/ordinary minister of Confirmation?
BSQ 19.3
The Bishop is the usual/ordinary minister of Confirmation.
What is Counsel?
BSQ 20.1
Counsel aids us in making the right judgments.
Where in the church can the Holy Eucharist be found?
BSQ 21.4
The Holy Eucharist is reserved in the tabernacle of every Catholic Church.
What is the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
BSQ 27.1
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to Christians who are gravely ill for spiritual and/or physical healing/strengthening.
What are the seven corporal works of mercy?
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The corporal works of mercy are acts of love that help us to care for the physical and material needs of others. The are (HTNHISD):
1. Feed the Hungry
2. Give drink to the Thirsty
3. Cloth the Naked
4. Shelter the Homeless
5. Visit the Imprisoned
6. Visit the Sick
7. Bury the Dead