Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism of Blood

Martyrs who receive forgiveness and God's mercy

Baptism of Desire

Catechumens who receive forgiveness and God's mercy after death

catechumen

Someone who hasn't had the sacred mysteries

Candidate

Someone who's been baptized into another faith

Elect

Catechumens who publicly express their desire for the sacraments (or their faith)

Where in scripture can we find the initiation of Baptism as an essential part of Christian life?

Matthew

4 stages of the RCIA program

Precatechumenate, catechumenate, elect, mystagogical

Why are we inclined to evil?

We are weakened from the Fall

How can we live out our baptismal promises every day?

Thanking God in prayer

What does the new character we get during Confirmation do for us?

Helps us be Soldiers of Christ, never be ashamed of the cross, and be part of Christ's Body

Why is a bishop the minister of Confirmation?

Shows we are part of the Church

How does the Eucharist separate us from sin?

Forgives our venial sins

How does the Eucharist portray the mystery of Christ and the real nature of the true Church?

Active participation in the entire life of the local parish, evangelization, and bringing Christianity to communities

laying on of hands

main rite in the Sacrament of Confirmation

Chrismation

The name of the Eastern Rite of Confirmation

Confirmand

Confirmation Candidate

Soldiers of Christ

Christians who confirmed to spread and defend their faith

Chrism Mass

Annual Mass on or hear Holy Thursday where the Bishop consecrates the Sacred Chrism

Because of Confirmation, what are we strictly obligated to do?

Spread and defend the faith by word and deed

What's the purpose of the Theological Virtues?

To give life to all the moral virtues

What are the Cardinal Virtues?

Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance

What is the Eucharist a foretaste of?

The Heavenly Banquet

How do we become the Church through the Eucharist?

It connects us to Christ's body

Penitential Rite

During the Introductory Rite where the priest invites people to repent themselves for the Eucharist

Eucharist (not the blood/bread of Christ)

The Church's official form of worshiping the Father, refers to the entire mass

Eucharistic Prayer

The Church's prayer of praise and thanks to God during the Liturgy of the Eucharist

Words of Institution

Words said by Jesus over the bread and wine at the Last Supper

Secret Prayer

Prayer from the Tridentine Mass during the Offertory Hymn, said in a low voice

Corporal

White linen cloth where the bread and wine are placed

Epiclesis

Prayer of petition for God to send the Holy Spirit to transform the bread and wine

Lectionary

Contains the Scripture Readings, Responsorial Psalm, and Gospel

Ciborium

Vessel used to hold the Hosts for communion

Chasuble

a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass

Roman Missal

Contains the prayers and rituals for mass

What is the 3 fold mission

Priest, Prophet, King

Through confirmation we are called to do what?

Spread and defend the faith, be Soldiers of Christ

What are the 4 gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Wisdon, Understanding, Knowledge, and Counsel

What are the graces of Baptism?

PPK, reborn as children of God, corporated into the Church

What are the graces of Confirmation?

Strengthens the Baptismal Graces, keeps us spiritually functioning, indelible spiritual mark on the soul

What are the graces of the Eucharist?

Enables us to love like Christ, unites us with Christ so he reveals himself to others through us, preserves Baptismal Grace