Sacraments
In what Sacraments do we primarily receive the Holy Spirit?
Baptism and Confirmation
What is another word for the Sacred Signs of our Church?
the Sacraments
Name one of the three ways that the disciples came to recognize Jesus as Lord.
Through signs,
miracles, and His Resurrection. (39)
What happened on Pentecost?
Fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection, the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles while they were in a locked room and transformed fearful apostles into courageous witnesses to Christ. It was the birthday of the church, and the Holy Spirit is the soul of the church, reminded her of her mission, calling people into service and sending them the necessary gifts.
Who is the Third Person of the Holy Trinity?
Holy Spirit
What Sacrament wipes away Original Sin, which we all inherited from Adam and Eve’s Fall from grace?
Baptism
When did Jesus say: “Do this in Remembrance of Me”, and what does it mean, and during what Sacrament are we first able to do this?
at the Last Supper, giving us the gift of Himself, the Holy Eucharist.
Our First Communion
What is the Holy Trinity?
Three persons in one God; the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Who were the first members of the Church?
The apostles, as the church really came into being on Pentecost and the church was founded upon the apostles. Apostles come from a Greek word meaning “someone sent”, or “messenger”. (118/137)
Who said: “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he
live.”
Jesus, per John 11:25 and (152)
How many Sacraments do we have in the Catholic Church?
Seven
What is the sign for Baptism?
Pouring water over your head (cleansing of all sin).
What does it mean to say Jesus Christ is True God and True Man?
Jesus did not cease to be God (or divine) once he came down from Heaven and became man. He is 100% of both, at the same time. He was 100% human, in all senses, except for sin.
Why do we believe in the resurrection of the dead?
Because Christ rose from the dead, lives forever, and causes us to share in this eternal life. (152)
Who is our current Pope?
St. Francis
What Sacrament cleanses personal sin?
Penance/Confession/Reconciliation.
Who did Jesus entrust his Sacraments to?
The apostles, who were to hand them on, and to administer them and to protect them from misuse. The sacraments exist for the Church, which is established, nourished, and perfected through the sacraments. (175)
What is the proof of the Resurrection of Jesus?
Witnesses; the Apostles, then 500 men (106),from St Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, 1 Cor 15:1-11
How can a priest forgive sins?
Jesus said to his apostles on Easter night when he appeared to them: “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Per John’s Gospel 20:23 and (150).
Who is our Bishop?
Bishop David O’Connell, Diocese of Trenton
Name the Seven Sacraments
Baptism, Reconciliation (Penance), Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage, and the Anointing of the Sick.
We start our physical bodily life when we are born. When do we begin our spiritual life?
Baptism is when we become the adopted children of God.
What (or who) did Jesus send us to grow in faith and to grow his Church?
The Holy Spirit
What is the centerpiece of our liturgical celebrations?
The Holy Eucharist
Why did the Church summarize key beliefs in the form of creeds?
To protect the message of Christ from misunderstanding and falsifications, and it is important to preserve the faith’s essential beliefs when translated into different cultures. (25)