Sacraments
When did the Holy Spirit first come to dwell within you?
Baptism
Is the Holy Spirit God?
Yes, the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity.
What is the Sacrament of Baptism?
Door to all other Sacraments
Who is the usual minister of Confirmation?
The Bishop
When was the first Confirmation, what is that name of the feast, and by whom was it received?
50 days after Easter
Pentecost, called "The Birthday of the Church"
Received by Apostles and Blessed Mother
What is a Sacrament?
visible and effective sign
instituted by Christ
to share in God’s grace.
What is Grace?
God's very life in us.
Name one effect of the Sacrament of Baptism.
Freed from Original Sin
Reborn as a child of God
Become a member of the Church
Given the promise of Eternal Life
How do we show that we are true witnesses to Christ?
By spreading and defending the faith
by word and deed.
Where does the Bishop anoint you?
Bishop anoints forehead with Sacred Chrism.
What are the Sacraments of Initiation?
Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist.
Do the Sacraments always give grace, and if not, why?
Yes, the Sacraments give grace if we receive them properly.
What three things make a sin mortal?
It must be a serious matter.
You know that it is serious.
You choose to do it anyway.
What is the Sacrament of Confirmation ?
The Sacrament that completes Baptism.
The Sacrament in which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way to enable us to witness to Jesus Christ by both word and deed.
What is the conversation between you and the Bishop during your anointing?
Bishop: Name, be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Us: Amen.
Bishop: Peace be with you.
Us.
And with your Spirit/
In what Sacrament are we reborn as a child of God?
Baptism
What is Mortal Sin?
Sin that breaks our relationship with God and others
How many times can a person be baptized and confirmed?
Once
Name 2 of the 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit?
Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control, Chastity
Is the Holy Spirit you receive at Confirmation the same Holy Spirit the apostles received?
Yes.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
God, the Third Person of the Blessed trinity
Share one way Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism.
We are more perfectly bound to the Church.
We receive a special strength of God, the Holy Spirit.
We become a true WITNESS to Christ.
What is Sacred Chrism?
A mixture of olive oil and balsam consecrated by the Bishop at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday
How does a person prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation?
prayer;
study (Know the mysteries of our religion)
Be baptized and make new commitment to Baptism promises.
In state of grace, (receiving Sacrament of Penance)
guided by sponsor
What are the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Piety, Fortitude, Fear of The Lord