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Sin
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100
the sin humans are born with
What is original sin?
100
the basis for the Christian life; takes away original sin
What is Baptism?
100
their parents and sponsors make the choice for them
For a child who is too young to choose Baptism, who makes the choice?
200
a person's wrongful choices
What is personal sin?
200
a Christian who guides the person who is going to be baptized
What is a sponsor?
200
water, oil, a lighted candle, and a white garment
What are the four main symbols of Baptism?
300
war, persecution, discrimination, and exploitation
What are the effects of original sin?
300
a mark left on a person after Baptism that allows them to receive the sacrament only once
What is a permanent seal?
300
Inquiry, Catechumenate, Period of Enlightenment, and Mystagogia
What are the four steps that adults and older children take to become baptized?
400
baptism eliminates original sin in a person and takes away the inclination to choose personal sin
How does Baptism affect original sin?
400
being submerged in water and coming back up; it symbolizes the cleansing of sin and rising to new life free of original sin
What is "taking the plunge?"
400
Since Vatican II, there became a ceremony specifically for babies and young children; also, an initiation process for adults and other children were modeled on a process used in the early church
What changes have been made to Baptism since Vatican Council II?
500
The old life is full of sin, death, and fear; the new life in Christ is full of grace, courage, and freedom
What are three differences between the old life of sin and the new life of Christ?
500
a period of intense study after Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil
What is mystagogia?
500
1) being welcomed into the community of Jesus (church,) 2) beginning a lifelong conversion of turning away from sin and embracing the Christian way of life, 3) being reborn as a child of God, 4) having the same mission as Jesus, and 5) receiving the gift of the Spirit of Jesus
What are five things that Baptism celebrates?