10 Commandments
How do you summarize the first 3 Commandments?
Relationship between myself and God
What physical element is present during baptism?
Water
What are the elements present during communion?
Bread and wine - body and blood
How many books of the Bible are there?
66
What are the names of the 3 creeds?
Apostles'
Nicene
Athanasian
How do you summarize the last 7 Commandments?
Relationship between myself and my neighbor
Why do we baptize babies as opposed to waiting until they are older?
The Bible states that whole households were baptized, not just individuals or adults only.
What are you receiving during communion?
The forgiveness of sins providing life and salvation
What does B.C. stand for?
Bene Christi (Latin) - Before Christ
Why do we say "I believe" in the creeds?
Everyone must believe for themselves, no one can be saved by another's faith
The 10 Commandment shows us our ____ and need for ____..
Is a pastor the only one able to baptize?
What are the Words of Institution?
The words spoken by Jesus to institute, or establish, the Lord's Supper. These words are repeated over the bread and wine every time the Sacrament is celebrated.
What is the longest name in the Bible?
Mahershalalhashbaz
Isaiah 8
What are the 3 chief parts/Trinity of the Apostles' Creed?
1st Article: Father, Creation
2nd Article: Jesus (Son), Redemption
3rd Article: Holy Spirit, Sanctification
Are we saved by keeping the Commandments?
No, we are saved by God's grace through faith.
What benefit does baptism provide?
Forgiveness of sin, rescues from death, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe
What is the Latin meaning of sacrament?
Sacred rite
What are the longest and shortest books of the Bible?
Psalms - longest
2 John - shortest (followed by Obadiah)
What is the oldest creed?
The Apostles'
Who was first given the Commandments and in what book of the Bible?
Moses, Exodus 20
What bible verse states that we should "go and make disciples.., baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit"?
Matthew 28:19
What don't we commune everyone? (i.e. other faiths, children, etc.)
In scripture, Paul says we must be able to examine ourselves. In catechism, we learn how to do just this.
What does A.D. stand for (in Latin) and meaning?
Anno Domini - Year of our Lord
When are the 3 different creeds typically recited during service?
Nicene - Communion Sunday
Apostles' - Non-communion Sunday
Athanasian - Trinity Sunday