Baptism
What are the matter, form, and minister of Baptism?
Water; "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit"; anyone, but ordinarily a priest or deacon.
What are the matter, form, and minister of Eucharist?
bread and wine; "take this, all of you.. this is my body..."; priest of bishop
When can one receive Anointing of the Sick?
When in possible danger of death (not at the point of death); i.e. being really sick, being pretty old, before surgery, etc.
What are the matter, form, and minister of Holy Orders?
Laying on of hands; the long prayer of ordination; a Bishop
Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Fortitude, Piety, Fear of the Lord
Define Baptism by desire and blood
Blood: If one dies for the Faith but is unbaptized
What are the matter, form, and minister of confession?
Confession of sins; "I absolve you..."; priest or bishop
What are the matter, form, and minister of Confirmation?
Anointing with Chrism oil and laying on of hands, "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit"; Bishop
When (and with what words) does Jesus institute the priesthood?
At the Last Supper: "Do this in remembrance of me"
What invalidates a sacrament?
If the matter, form, or minister is incorrect
What is our status with the Lord before and after Baptism?
Before: His beloved creature
After: His beloved child
What is the difference between mortal and venial sin?
Mortal sin is grave matter, full knowledge, full intent; mortal sins separates a soul from the God and kills the life of grace in a soul; you HAVE to confess every mortal sin in confession
What are the matter, form, and minister of Anointing?
Oil of the sick, "Through this holy anointing...", a priest (NOT A DEACON***)
What are the three levels of Holy Orders?
Deacon, Priest, Bishop
What does opus operantis mean? Explain.
The work of the worker: the amount of Grace we receive from a sacrament depends on our disposition
Why do we need Baptism? List at least 2.
To get to Heaven; to receive Sanctifiying Grace; to receive the Theological virtues, etc.
What happens when you receive the Eucharist? List at least 3
What happens at Confirmation, spiritually?
You receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit, including His gifts and fruits, gives you strength to spread and defend the faith, and leaves an indelible mark
What are the matter, form, and minister of Matrimony?
The consenting couple, the vows, and the couple
What does ex opere operato mean? Explain.
"from the work worked" - the grace comes from the 'work' of the sacrament itself, not from the holiness of the minister
What is the difference between John's baptism and the sacrament of Baptism?
John's was a baptism of repentance; the sacrament actually cleanses us of all sin
What are the 5 steps of making a good confession?
1. Examination of Conscience
2. Sorrow for sins
3. Firmly intend not to sin again
4. Confess your sins
5. Do your penance
What are the (possible) effects of anointing?
List the three roles of the deacon, priest, and bishop
Deacon: Assist priests and bishops, proclaim the Gospel
Priest: Do the sacraments
Bishop: Teach, sanctify, and govern a diocese; confer Holy Orders
What are the sacraments of initiation, healing, and service?
Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
Healing: Anointing and Confession
Service: Holy Orders and Matrimony