BAPTISM
Baptism is the first of these three sacraments that initiate a person into the Catholic Church.
What are the Sacraments of Initiation?
This sacred oil, blessed by the bishop during Holy Week, is used in the Sacrament of Confirmation.
What is Chrism?
This term, meaning "thanksgiving," is another name for the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
What is the Eucharist?
This is the other common name for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
What is confession?
This phrase, spoken during a Catholic wedding, signifies the couple’s consent to marry.
What is "I do"?
The Sacrament of Holy Orders is received by men who become deacons, priests, or this.
What is a bishop?
This essential substance is poured over the person’s head or used for immersion during Baptism.
What is water?
In Confirmation, Catholics receive an outpouring of these seven gifts, including wisdom, understanding, and courage.
What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
According to Catholic teaching, the bread and wine become the actual Body and Blood of Christ through this process.
What is transubstantiation?
Along with contrition, confession, and absolution, this final step is necessary to complete the sacrament.
What is penance?
Before a couple can marry in the Catholic Church, they must complete this preparation program.
What is "Pre-Cana"?
The authority of bishops and priests can be traced back to these original twelve men.
Who are the Apostles?
Jesus was baptized in this river by John the Baptist.
What is the Jordan River?
In the Acts of the Apostles, the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles in the form of these two signs.
What are wind and tongues of fire?
Jesus instituted the Eucharist at this event, celebrated on Holy Thursday.
What is the Last Supper?
Jesus gave His apostles the authority to forgive sins when He said, “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,” in this Gospel.
What is the Gospel of John?
Jesus performed his first miracle at this wedding, turning water into wine.
What is "the wedding at Cana"?
During the ordination ceremony, the bishop does this ancient gesture to call down the Holy Spirit on the candidate.
What is the laying on of hands?
Baptism washes away this inherited spiritual condition from Adam and Eve.
What is Original Sin?
During the sacrament, the bishop lays hands on the candidate and says, "Be sealed with this gift."
What is the Gift of the Holy Spirit?
This is the high point of the Catholic Mass, when the bread and wine become Christ’s Body and Blood.
What is the consecration?
A sin that completely severs one's relationship with God and requires confession before receiving the Eucharist.
What is a mortal sin?
The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is both unitive and this, meaning open to life.
What is procreative?
This is the first level of Holy Orders, which can be received by both married and unmarried men.
What is the diaconate (deacon)?
During a Baptism, the person (or their godparents) renounces this fallen angel and all his works.
Who is Satan?
The person who stands with the candidate at Confirmation and helps guide them in their faith journey.
What is a sponsor?
Before receiving the Eucharist, Catholics are required to fast for this length of time.
What is one hour?
The priest acts in this role when he forgives sins during the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
What is in persona Christi?
A Catholic marriage must be performed by a priest or deacon and take place in this type of sacred space, except in special circumstances.
What is a church?
At ordination, a new priest’s hands are anointed with this sacred oil.
What is Chrism?