Ritual
What is a ritual?
A ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
What are symbols?
A symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship.
Name one symbol of Baptism.
Candle, water, white garment, etc.
Who is the current pope?
Pope Francis
What is the largest body of water?
Pacific Ocean
Identify a significant secular ritual.
Eg. Australia Day
Name a symbol commonly used in both secular and religious rituals.
Candle
What type of Sacrament is this?
Sacrament of Initiation
What is a sacrament?
A religious ceremony/ritual that imparts divine grace.
It has sacred significance.
What galaxy do we live in?
The milky way
What are the two elements of a ritual?
Significant _____ and _____.
They include the repeated use of significant words and actions.
Name the oils used in the ritual of Baptism.
Oil of Catechumens
Oil of Chrism
What is Original Sin?
The tendency toward, evil innate in all human beings, inherited from Adam in consequence of the Fall.
Who baptised Jesus?
John the Baptist
What year was Minecraft released?
2011
Identify a non-Christian religious ritual.
Buddhism - meditation, pilgrimage
Hindiusm - Puja
Islam - Salat (prayer), Ramadan
What is the purpose of symbols in ritual?
One of the following:
Represent historical events and Tradition.
Help deepen our faith
Help us understand deeper meanings
What is the significance of the ritual of baptism?
Every word and action in Catholic rituals point beyond themselves to the divine life of God and the believer’s salvation.
All men and women are born with original sin, and only Baptism can wash it away.
Baptism is a Christian rite of initiation into Christianity.
Jesus requires our baptism in order to receive eternal life.
We become sharers of divine life and temples of the Holy Spirit.
Name the 7 sacraments.
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Conformation, Marriage, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick.
What was the first Pixar movie?
Toy Story
Explain the importance of rituals in the modern world.
One of the most important features of rituals is that they do not only mark time; they create time. By defining beginnings and ends to developmental or social phases, rituals structure our social worlds and how we understand time, relationships, and change.
What is the significance of symbols in Catholic Tradition?
Every word and action in Catholic rituals point beyond themselves to the divine life of God and the believer’s salvation.
Represent historical events and Tradition.
Help deepen our faith
Help us understand deeper meanings
Outline two key features of Baptism.
Signs and Symbols: When a baby is baptised, a white rob is worn, prayers are said, and the Baptismal promise is made. Oils are used as well as water as a key symbol of the ritual.
Repeated actions/gestures/words: The Sacrament of Baptism is a ritual that all new Catholics, and most Christians, go through. It is therefore repeated as a Ritual each time the sacrament takes place.
Historical, Cultural or Religious Significance: Baptism, and all the Catholic Sacraments, are significant moments in the life of all Catholic Persons (CCC1210).
Name the Archbishop of Perth.
Timothy Costello
Who won the 2021 AFL Grand Final?
Melbourne Demons