Sacraments
What are the 7 sacraments?
Baptism
confirmation
Eucharist
reconciliation/penance
Holy orders
Marriage
Annoying of the sick
What is Lent?
a preparation for the celebration of Easter.
Four Marks of the Church
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
Who are the 5 good emperors?
Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius
Where was Jesus Baptized?
In the Jordan River
What are the types of sacraments?
Initiation, Service, Healing.
What are the 3 churches?
The church militant
The church penitent
The triumphant Church
Two Dimensions of the Church?
Visible and Invisible
Why are they celebrated?
Celebrated for their contributions to the Roman Empire, including military expansion, public works, legal reforms, and a focus on the welfare of the provinces
Jesus' Identification with Humanity
Jesus, though sinless, chose to undergo baptism to identify with humanity's need for repentance and cleansing.
What is significant about the Council of Trent and the Sacraments
The Council of Trent was a significant event in the Catholic Church because it affirmed the importance of the sacraments and clarified many issues about them
What is a liturgical year?
Cycle of the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum, and Easter, organized around the major events of Jesus’ life.
What is the Agape?
a type of love that is unconditional, enduring, and self-sacrificing
What aspect of the Roman Empire did the 5 Good Emperors primarily focus on during their reigns?
Military expansion and economic prosperity
Inauguration of Jesus' Ministry
The baptism marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. It’s a moment when His mission as the Messiah is publicly affirmed by God the Father.
What is the proper disposition
The interior attitude of a person receiving the sacraments
Advent,Ordinary Time,Lent, Easter
Where was early Mass celebrated?
in private homes, also known as house churches, or in catacombs and other hidden spaces
How did the 5 Good Emperors treat Christians?
They were generally hostile, with varying levels of persecution.
Revelation of the Trinity
The baptism of Jesus is one of the few events in the Gospels where all three persons of the Trinity are revealed simultaneously:
The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit
What are the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom
Understanding
Counsel
Fortitude
Knowledge
Piety
Fear of God
What is the most important celebration?
Easter, the most important season, celebrating the Resurrection of Christ, lasting 50 days until Pentecost.
What are Holy Days?
Holy days are days when people celebrate the great things God has done through Jesus and the saints
What significant achievement is associated with the reign of the 5 Good Emperors?
The expansion of Roman borders
How is it an example for Believers?
Jesus' baptism also serves as an example for Christians to follow. Though He had no need for baptism Himself, He shows us the importance of obedience to God's will and the need for cleansing and renewal.