Baptism & Confirmation

Rite of Christian Initiation

100

It is the process through which adults who are not Catholic explore Christianity and prepare to enter the Catholic Church.

Rite of Christian Initiation

200

How many stages are in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults?

Seven

300

When Inquirers publicly declare their intention to follow Christ and are accepted as catechumens?

Acceptance into the order of Catechumens

400

True or False

If someone doesn’t receive Confirmation, their initiation of a Christian is considered to still be complete.

False

500

A person interested in becoming Catholic

Is the first stage of the Rite of Christian Initiation

Inquirer

Period of Inquiry (Evangelization)

Confirmation

100

True or False

Our faith is strengthened by Confirmation

True

200

True or False

Like Baptism, the Sacrament of Confirmation imprints a spiritual mark on the soul

True 

300

This is a sign of the descent of the Holy Spirit. The Bishop extends his hands over the candidate and says a prayer, asking Jesus to send the Holy Spirit upon the candidates.

Laying of Hands

400

The part of the Confirmation, when the candidate is officially conferred

The Anointing with Sacred Chrism    

500

Name 5 of the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit

1.Wisdom - seeing life from God’s perspective

2.Understanding - understanding the truths of faith

3.Right Judgment (Counsel) - knowing what is right and making good decisions

4.Courage (Fortitude) - courage and strength to do what is right

5.Knowledge - knowing God and recognizing what leads us to him

6.Reverence (Piety) - loving God and serving him

7.Wonder and Awe (Fear of the Lord) - respect for God 

Baptism

100

True or False

When we receive Baptism as babies, it frees us from personal sin

When we receive Baptism as babies, it frees us from personal sin.

200

True or False

Baptism strengthens our relationship with the Holy Spirit

False 

Confirmation 

300

True or False

Baptism strengthens our relationship with the Holy Spirit

False 

400

What are the four major effects of Baptism?

-Frees us from original sin 

-Become members of Church 

-New life with Christ 

-Leaves a spiritual mark on the soul 

500

Explain a story in the bible and how it relates to Baptism/water. 

In the creation story, water represents life and creation 

• Baptism is a new creation 
  • We become children of God 
  • We enter into a new relationship with God 

Noah and the Flood

• Represents cleansing, judgement, and a new beginning 
• Old world - flood - New beginning 
• Entering  a new life with God 
• Cleansing and forgiveness 

Exodus 

• Israelites are enslaved in Egypt 
• God sends Moses to lead them out of slavery 
• God parts the water, allowing Israelites to cross safely 
  • Moving toward freedom and a new life as God’s chosen people 

Vocab

100

The large, tall candle lit at the Easter Vigil by a flame from the new fire

Paschal Candle 

200

An unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer

Catechumen

300

Blessed olive oil used to bless those preparing for Baptism

Oil of catechumens 

400

The title given to catechumens after the Rite of Election while they are in the final period of preparation

Elect

500

This is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit; it helps us see life from God’s perspective.

Wisdom

Miscellanous

100

Typically, the _________ is the minister of Confirmation.

Bishop

200

This is the third person of the Trinity, Fully God, and is instilled in each one of us.

Holy Spirit

300

A practicing Catholic who accompanies a candidate as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Sponsor

400

True or False

Confirmation begins new life and Baptism strengthens that new life

False 

500

What are three requirements for Sponsors? 

-16 years or older 

- Practicing Catholic 

-Must have received all Sacraments of Initiation