Unit 1 (Liturgy)
What 2 elements form the Deposit of Faith (all the teachings and beliefs of the Church)
Scripture & Tradition
“an efficacious and visible sign
of God’s grace”
The word Eucharist means...?
"Thanksgiving"
Define venial & mortal sin
Venial: A sin committed in a less serious matter. It doesn’t destroy our relationship with God, but it does weaken our relationship with him.
Mortal: To deliberately, knowingly, and willingly choose to commit a serious violation of God’s Law. These sins separate us from God (until we go to Confession!)
What are the 3 degrees of ordination? (From the highest to lowest)
1. Bishop
2. Priest
3. Deacon
When (in what time of the year) does the Liturgical Year begin? And what is the season we begin with?
December: Season of Advent
Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus?
Jordan River
What is the name of the food that God provided the Israelites in the desert?
Manna
What is "viaticum?"
Means “with you on the journey” and is the Eucharist that is given to those who are dying
When a bride and groom join together in the Sacrament of Marriage, they join together with the Lord in a permanent, lifetime union, also known as a _____________.
COVENANT!!
What is the Paschal Mystery?
Jesus' Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Which Sacrament are we "Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit?"
Confirmation
What are the 4 Main Parts of the Mass?
1. Introductory Rite
2. Liturgy of the Word
3. Liturgy of the Eucharist
4. Concluding Rite
How often can you receive the Sacrament of Confession?
What is the minimum requirement for Catholics to receive Confession each year? How many times per year?
You can receive it as often as you wish!
Minimum: 1 time/ year
Who are the actual ministers of the Sacrament of Marriage?
The bride and the groom
What is a Sacramental and what are 3 examples?
Sacred signs instituted by the Church; they prepare us to receive God’s grace and cooperate with it
Examples: prayer cards, rosary, crucifix
Within RCIA, define "catechumen"
An unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer
What is the word that refers to the bread and wine being fully transformed to the Body and Blood of Christ in the Mass?
Transubstantiation
What are the 3 conditions that make a sin mortal?
1. Grave matter
2. Committed with Full Knowledge
3. Committed Freely & Deliberately
What are the 2 types of priests?
2 types of deacons?
Priest: Diocesan & Religious
Deacon: Transitional and Permanent
What is the difference between "actual grace" and "sanctifying grace?"
Actual: Graces that occur in our daily lives (day-to-day blessings)
Sanctifying Grace: Grace received whenever we receive a Sacrament which allows us to love God
When is RCIA celebrated? (the moment when people receive the 3 Sacraments of Initiation and enter into the Church)
The Easter Vigil (the evening before Easter Sunday)
What are the 2 conditions that should be met before someone receives the Eucharist?
1. Be in a state of grace (free from mortal sin)
2. Fast for 1 hour before Mass
What is the blessed olive oil that is used in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?
Oil of the Sick
What does a couple need to do to prepare for a Catholic marriage?
meet with the priest
be engaged for at least 6 months
attend an approved marriage retreat
pray together as a couple and individually