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42 Cards in this Set
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What is a sacrament?
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an outward sign, instituted by Christ, that conveys an inward, spiritual grace through Christ.
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What is baptism?
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the sacramental act of cleansing in water that admits one as a full member of the Church.
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What is RCIA?
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults--it is the process for being baptised in the Catholic Church.
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At what liturgical event does baptism of adults usually occur?
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Easter Vigil
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What symbols are used during the baptismal liturgy?
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water, oil, white garments, and candle
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How is water used during the baptismal liturgy?
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By immersion or infusion--pouring both done three times
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What are the seven sacraments? Group them into three categories.
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Sacraments of Initiation:
1. Baptism 2. Confirmation 3. Eucharist Sacraments of Healing: 1. Anointment of the Sick 2. Reconciliation Sacraments of Vocation: 1. Marriage 2. Ordination |
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List four ways in which Catholics see Christ's presence in the Mass?
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1. Took the bread 2. Bless the bread 3. Broke the Bread and
4. Gave to all |
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3 different ways in which the Mass can be understood?
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1. A meal which anticipates the heavenly banquet
2. A meal-sacrifice of thanksgiving 3. "Communion" with the Lord |
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I Corinthians 11:23-36 makes at least seven points that are important for understanding the origins and the meaning of the Eucharist. List four:
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1. thanksgiving
2. identifies bread as the body of Christ 3. Identifies wine as the blood of Christ 4. Establishes a new covenant |
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Baptism's use of water symbolizes two realities:
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Death and Life
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According to Paul, what does baptism symbolize?
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In Baptism, Christians unite with other Christians to a new life free of sin.
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What are the exact words for valid baptism?
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"I baptize you in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit"
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List the four effects of Baptism:
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1. The forgiveness of sins
2. A new creation 3. Members of the Body of Christ 4. Sharers in the Priestly, Royal and Prophetic Ministry of Christ |
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What is the oil used in baptism symbolic of?
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Symbol of respect, healing and consecration
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What are some of the Scriptural antecedents for the symbolic uses of oil at a baptism?
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1. Respect-Jesus is anointed with oil at dinner in Mark
2. Healing--the Good Samaritan used oil to heal the wounds of the attacked man. 3. Consecration- Samuel anoints Saul as king |
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How is oil used in the baptismal liturgy?
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In the baptism of a baby it is rubbed on the crown of the baby's head.
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How is a white garment used in the baptismal liturgy? What is it a symbol of?
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recalls the new clothes worn by Christians after baptism and is a sign of innocence and the new life of resurrection.
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How is a candle used in the baptismal ceremony? What is the lighted candle a symbol of?
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Symbolizes Christ --- the Light of the World. The baptismal candle is lit from the paschal candle, which stands near the altar at Easter as a sign of the risen Christ. The baptismal candle reminds Christians that the light of Christ has entered the child's life; and its flame symbolizes the flame of faith which will burn through the life of the child.
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What are the three ways recognized by Catholics of Baptism?
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by water, by blood through martyrdom, by desire
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What are the four parts of the Eucharist? Which of these are the two most important?
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1. Introductory Rite
2. Liturgy of the Word 3. Liturgy of the Eucharist 4. Concluding Rite Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist |
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What is a liturgical cycle or year?
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cycle of liturgical seasons in Christian churches which determines when Feasts, Memorials, Commemorations, and Solemnities are to be observed and which portions of Scripture are to be read.
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What are some of the major celebrations and seasons of the Church's liturgical year?
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1. Advent- period before Christmas
2. Lent and Passion Tide and Easter Tridium 3. Assumption of Mary |
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What does the Easter Tridium consist of?
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1. Holy Thursday
2. Good Friday 3. Holy Saturday 4. Easter Vigil |
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What are four main liturgical colors?
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white, red, green and purple
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When are the different liturgical colors worn?
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white-Easter and Christmas
red-Palm Sunday (Sunday before Easter) green-Ordinary Time Purple-Advent and Lent |
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What is the purpose of the entrance hymn and procession?
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It symbolizes unity when singing together.
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What does it mean when the priest venerates the alter? Why does he perform this gesture?
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To venerate is to kiss and he does so out of respect and adoration
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What is the purpose of the penitential rite? What is its function.
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In order to make a person more worthy of receiving the heavenly mysteries contained in the Eucharist. It is a time of reflection on one's sins and a prayer for God's mercy.
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What is the doctrine of intercession?
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prayer to God on behalf of another person or a request to a n interceding saint on behalf of the one praying.
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What is the Kyrie?
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the Lord have mercy prayer consisting of Lord have mercy, Christ have Mercy and Lord have Mercy recited three times
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Why do those celebrating the Eucharist ask for mercy three times?
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Trinitarian parallel
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Where does the line which begins the prayer called the "Gloria" come from?
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"Glory to God in the highest, peace to his people on earth" (Luke 2:14)
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What word is used to describe the three phrases, "we worship you, we give thanks, we praise you for your glory?"
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Acclamations
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What is a doxology?
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A prayer which gives glory to God.
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What is the typical pattern for Christian prayer?
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To the Father, through the Son, and in the Holy Spirit.
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How many readings are there on a typical Sunday?
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Four: Psalms, Old Testament, New Testament, and the Gospels
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What are the signs of special reverence used for the gospel on a solemn occasion? Name six.
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Alleluia is sung, special gospel book is used, congregation stands, incense and candles, triple signing, ordained minister venerates the gospels after reading
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What is the homily?
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is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture usually given during Mass at the End of the Liturgy of the Word.
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What is the creed?
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An early statement of Christian belief.
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What are the prayers of the faithful?
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Part of the conclusion of Liturgy of the Word and responded by the congregation by " Lord hear our Prayer"
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What is the high point of the Liturgy of the Word?
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proclamation of the Gospel
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