Baptism
What word does baptism come from?
Baptizein
Who are the synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark and Luke
What does the sign of the cross symbolize?
Salvation
What are the two dimensions of the nature of the Church?
visible and spiritual
What are the three categories of Sacraments?
Initiation, Healing, and Service
Who are the usual ministers of baptism?
Deacons, Bishops, and Priests
Which Gospel was written first?
Mark
What are the five symbols of Baptism?
Sign of the Cross, water, oil/chrism, white garment, and candle
What are the four marks of the Church and where can they be found?
1. one, catholic, holy and apostolic
2. found in the Nicene Creed
What does sacramentum mean?
Sign of the sacred
What two things do adults need to be baptized?
A sponsor and preparation classes
Who’s Gospels were directed towards Gentile-Christians?
Mark and Luke
What does the Baptismal font symbolize?
Spiritual rebirth
The church is the _____ and the _____
1. Body of Christ
2. Temple of the Holy Spirit
A sacrament must have proper _____, _____, and _____
Minister, form, and matter
What was Jesus’ last command?
To Baptize
Why are the 4 Gospels trustworthy?
They are authentic and canonical by Sacred Tradition of the Church
What is the baptism of blood?
The belief that martyrs who weren’t baptized may receive forgiveness of sins after their death.
What happened on Pentecost?
50 days after the Resurrection, the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles and gave them to gift of tongues
What council declared that there can only ever be seven sacraments?
Council of Trent
Why did Jesus allow himself to be baptized?
Out of humility and as an example for us
Why did Jesus Christ choose 12 Apostles and not a different number?
The twelve Apostles represent the 12 tribes of Israel
What are the 8 Essential Rites of Baptism?
The Sign of the Cross, the Word of God, Exorcisms and profession of faith, Blessing of the water, Essential Rite of Baptism, Anointing with sacred chrism, receiving or clothing in a white garment, receiving of a lit candle
What does the history of Christianity reflect?
Christ’s constant presence in the world through the Church
What are the three divine callings?
A call to worship, a call to correct moral attitude, a call to personal holiness