Symbols of baptism
What does the Baptismal Font represent?
Spiritual Rebirth
How many rites are there?
8
How many sacraments are there?
Where was Jesus baptized?
The Jordan River
What is a Baptism of Blood?
Christian martyrs who have not been baptized receive forgiveness for their sins.
What are the words that are said during baptism?
"I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
How many times is water poured over the candidates head?
3 times
How does the church institute a new sacrament?
Trick question: they cant!
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
What is a Baptism of Desire?
Catechumens who haven't been baptized but want to and pass away in the process receive baptism after death
What two things does water represent?
1. cleansing and refreshing
2. dying and rising
What is the second rite?
The Word of God; Scripture Readings
What do the sacraments give us that allows us to be saved?
Gods Grace
What descends after Jesus is baptized (and in what form)?
The Holy Spirit descends like a dove
What is the Oil of Catechumens?
Olive oil blessed by the bishop
What do exorcisms and the Profession of Faith represent?
Protection
What is the 8th rite?
Receiving a lit candle
What three sacraments leave a “mark” on the soul?
Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders
Why did John object to the idea of baptizing Jesus?
John thinks that Jesus should baptize him instead of John baptizing Jesus.
What is sacred chrism?
The perfumed oil used for Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders
What happens at Baptism? (in order)
Sign of the cross, Word of God, Renunciation, Water, Essential Rite, Sacred Chrism, White Garment, Lit candle
Why are rites important?
They are the different parts of baptism and all of the small details some people may overlook
The Latin word “Sacramentum” is where the word sacrament comes from, what does it mean?
A sign of the sacred
What do you think Jesus meant by his response to John?
Jesus’ response meant this will be the one time
Why did infant baptism become more common in the 4th and 5th centuries? What were some important factors that contributed to this change
Christianity became legal so more people could bring their families and children into the Church and infant deaths were very common