Chapter 1-3
“I am the ______, you are the ______. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit" (John 15:5)
“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him wil bear much fruit” (John 15:5)
What was the name of the leader that approached Jesus in the night to ask Him about baptism?
Niccodemus
On the day of Pentecost, how did the disciple and Mary receive the Holy Spirit?
In the form of tongues of fire
What is the pinnacle of God’s love for humanity?
He sent His only begotten Son so that everyone who believes may have eternal life
The sacraments give us sacramental grace. What is that?
A special grace from the Holy Spirit by Jesus
What do the members of the Church represent?
The organs in the body. We are many parts but work together
What happens in the sacrament of Baptism?
(any of the following): New birth as a child of God, freeing us from the bondage of sin, and becoming members of the Church
What does the Sacrament of Anointing do?
Bestows special power and charisms of the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel, witness Jesus and combat evil
“This is my body, ____ and _____ it”
"...Take and eat it"
What are the three main ways that the seven sacraments were discerned through the centuries? (name at least one)
The scriptures, apolostic tradition, consensus of the Fathers
What does the life-giving water symbolize to the Samaritan woman?
Divine life or grace
What does the symbold of the lighted candle during Baptism represent?
That s/he is to be the light of the world
How many GIFTS of the Holy Spirit are there, and what are they? (name at least half)
Seven. Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge, Fortitude, Piety, Fear of God
What is the Syriac word “Qurbana” mean?
Surrender or offering
Sacraments are _____ signs of grace
Efficacious (they show the grace and the give us the grace)
What is the Syriac term for the sacrament? What does it mean?
Koodasa, sanctifying act
What is the consequence of the first sin of Adam and Eve?
We are all born in sin and pulls us away from the goodness of God
How many FRUITS of the Holy Spirit are there, and what are they? (name at least half)
Twelve. Love, peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control, holiness, chastity and endurance
In the Holy Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus becomes our spiritual ____ and _____
Food and drink
What was the special grace St. Gemma was given at a very young age (that only a few saints are blessed with?)
She showed signs of stigmata at age 21
What are the seven sacraments within the Church?
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist (Holy Communion), Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony
Name one of the three ways Baptism can be administered
(1) Immesion of water and lifting three times in the name of the Holy Trinity (2) Sitting in water with water powered thrice with the sign of the cross (3) The priest pouring water thrice on the person with the sign of the cross
How many times can you receive the Sacrament of Anointing?
One time. You receive a permanent seal on the soul when receiving this sacrament.
Why did Jesus institute the Holy Eucharist?
So that we can partake in the sacrifice of the Holy Qurbana which sets us free from sins and gives us divine life
What does ex opere operato mean?
"from the work done"