Being cleansed of sin and dying to an old way of life.
What does water symbolize?
100
The process of preparing for Baptism
What is the catechumenate?
100
The sacrament that developed as a result of the growing Catholic population and the lack of bishops.
What is confirmation?
100
The sin at the outset of humankind, and the condition we inherit of tending to choose sin.
What is original sin?
200
Being chosen and anointed as Christ was chosen.
What does oil symbolize?
200
2-3 years
How long does the catechumenate process last?
200
This group developed two main procedures for Baptism regarding babies/young children, and adults.
What is the Second Vatican Council?
200
The one person in the history of humanity who was NOT born with original sin.
Who is Mary?
300
Sharing in the life of Christ.
What does the lighted candle symbolize?
300
Easter Vigil.
When were Baptisms performed?
300
The official process of initiating adults into the Catholic faith that has been in use since 1972.
What is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults?
300
The anointed one.
What does the title Christ mean?
400
The radical newness of a life in Christ; gives the appearance of a "new creation".
What does the white garment symbolize?
400
A period of intense involvement with the community as they learned more about the mysteries of the faith.
What is mystagogia?
400
The period of time (from Easter to Pentecost) when the newly baptized reflect on their experiences of being baptized.
What is mystagogia?
400
The saying, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
What is the Trinitarian formula?
500
This object is known for its healing qualities and at the time of the Roman Empire, gladiators and soldiers prepared for battle by covering their bodies with this.
What is oil?
500
The Liturgy of the Word.
What part of the mass were catechumens allowed to be present for?
500
These churches sometimes offer the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion to babies and little children all at the same time.
What are the Eastern Orthodox churches or Eastern Catholic churches?
500
These two elements are essential for a baptism to be valid.