confirmation
what does confirmation do to a person that no other sacrament does?
strengthens and deepens a persons baptismal grace
what is the second reading
It is one of the letters
Form: The body of christ
What are a few meanings for the word “Ruah”?
Spirit
Breathe
Wind
What are the Fruits of the Spirit?
a set of qualities or virtues that the Holy Spirit produces in the lives of believers.
identify the matter, form, minister and recipient of the sacrament of confirmation?
the matter is the chrism oil, the form is to "be sealed with the gift of the holy spirit, the minister is the bishop, the recipient is a confirmand.
Why do we read the responsorial psalm
As a tradition the church has always prayed the psalms
Bread that is made with yeast
What is the difference between an Extraordinary Minister and an Ordinary Minister?
An Extraordinary Minister is specifically appointed to serve as a supportive role by the local Priest/Bishop while Ordinary Ministers have sacramental authority by ordination.
What does it mean to say that the Holy Spirit is our “advocate”
it means that the Holy Spirit acts as a counselor, comforter, and supporter for believers, guiding them and standing by them in their relationship with God.
what is a Baptismal promise
what is epiclesis
the bells
what are the 2 species of the Eucharist
The Host(body)
The Chalice(blood)
What is Transubstantiation?
The process in which the bread and wine of the Eucharist transform into the body and blood of Christ
List 3 Fruits of the Spirit
Love , Joy , Peace , Patience , Kindness , Faithfulness , Gentleness , Self-control
What Biblical event serves as the Confirmation of the Apostles/disciples?
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon them at Pentecost
What can the priest say to dismiss the mass
"go in peace, glorifying the lord by your life"
"Go and announce the gospel of the lord"
"Go in peace"
In the West why do they use unleavened bread
It is more historical because it is the same bread Jesus would have used
What is Epiclesis?
A liturgical prayer that invokes the Holy Spirit to consecrate the bread and wine.
How is Pentecost related to the Tower of Babel?
Pentecost is seen as a reversal of Babel, where God’s Spirit transforms the confusion of human pride into a divine unity that transcends cultural and linguistic differences.
The East: the 3 sacerments have never been separated
The West: Prefer to have the Bishop present and Confirmation does not happen right after baptism
what is typically said during the Concluding Rites (after the final blessing)
“Go in peace” or “The Mass is ended, go in peace.”
Explain how the Eucharist is a sacrifice?
Along the lines of:
Makes present Christ’s one sacrifice on the cross in a mystical/sacramental form, allowing believers to participate in His offering to God for the salvation of the world.
What is Anamnesis?
the act of remembering and making present the saving events of Christ's life, death, and resurrection -- mainly during the Eucharist
How does Melchizedek’s story prefigure the Eucharist?
Melchizedek’s offering of bread and wine to Abraham is seen as a preview of what Jesus would later do at the Last Supper.