Jesus- baptism
as baptized catholics what are we supposed to continue to do
-commemorate the resurrection by attending mass -prepare for eucharist, confess sins -receive eucharist at least during the Easter Season -observe days of fasting and not eating meat -provide for the needs of the Church
essential elements of baptism
-triple immersion into a baptismal pool or the triple pouring of water on the head -the minister saying the trinitarian formula: I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the son and of the holy spirit
age of reason
7
describe catechumenate process
instead of simply getting baptized, the basic form requires that the person be presented to the community followed by years of formation
why does baptism play a crucial role in slavation
it frees us from original sin and personal it, it joins us to Christ and makes us temples of the holy spirit
how is jesus' role as a king different from the role of an earthly king
jesus' role as a king implied power and prestige
what does it mean that we are called to an ongoing conversion to discipleship
keep going, not just believe in him but entirely follow him by imitating what he did and good works
how can we be prophets
listen to God's word, read and live out scripture, live jesus
when does the actual baptism occur
liturgy of the word, after the prayer of the faithful
why might a person decide to become a catechumen
may be marrying someone of that religion, want a new life with Jesus, seen other people
things to look at
mercy and forgiveness steps of rcia essay article #1 on first reading guide
after the middle ages, if an adult wanted to enter the church what was the process
met over a period of time to study beliefs and practices of the Church
baptism of desire
people who die before receiving baptism
baptism of blood
people who died for faith, many were unbaptized
we are called to be
priests, prophets, and kings
what must happen for a baptism to be valid
proven intention of the celebrant, desire to be baptized for an adult, water must flow (3 times), and the trinitarian formula must be used
what were john's baptisms a sign of
repentance
what is rcia
rite of christian initiation of adults- process when adults want to convert
when did it stop and why
sixth century because the large number of converts and the practice of baptizing babies led to a decline in the catechumenate
what are the dynamics of the paschal mystery
suffering, loss, and new beginnings--- all human beings
baptism brings us into the family of Hod and therefore we're sisters and brothers to
the Church universal
sacrament of baptism
the first sacrament on initiation, through the pouring of water/immersion into water, and the words of Baptism, Original Sin, and any personal sins are washed away, a person is born to new life in Christ
Chrism
the fragrant sacramental oil used during the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders that is consecrated by the bishop during Holy Week and distributed to the parishes, signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit
what special grace is given in Baptism
the grace of the Holy Spirit in Baptism is given to enable us to be like Christ
Original sin
the loss of original holiness and justice in human nature, handed down from the first sin of Adam and Eve
what usually happens at the beginning of Mass
the minister asks the parents what name and what they want for the child
Chrismation
the name for Confiramtion in the Eastern Catholic Church
magisterium
the official teaching office of the Church that interprets Scripture and Tradition and ensures faithfulness to the teachings of the Apostles regarding matters of faith and morals
catechumenate
the period of time between the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens and the Rite of Election
why can the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and holy orders never be repeated
the person receiving the sacrament is sealed with an indelible character, or spiritual sign, this mark is imprinted on the soul, marking the person for Christ forever
what did the ancient Jews believe about sin and suffering
the problems they faced were caused by their sin or the sin of their parents, or even their parent's parents
what is the difference between catechumenate and a catechumen
the process known as the catechumenate in the early church prepared people to become members of the Church. a catechumen then was a person who took part in the process of preparation or instruction to join the Church
Rite of christian initiation of adults (RCIA)
the process of gradual initiation into the Christian community and the rites that celebrate the various stages of that process
what was practiced after the catechumenate stopped
the rite of baptism
priesthood of the faithful
the share that all the faithful have in the one priesthood of Jesus by virtue of being make members of the Body of Christ through Baptism
sacraments of initiation
the three sacraments- baptism, confirmation, eucharist- through which a person is fully initiated into the Church
why do some Christian communities only baptize adults
they feel that an explicit profession of faith is a necessary requirement for Baptism, infants can't say I want to be baptized
neophytes
those who through the Sacrament of Baptism have joined the higher life of the Church
what do we have to do to die and why
we die to ourselves or own interests because its easy to make everything about thing we're interested in, need to not be self-centered
what does it mean to be a part of the priestly people
we have a right and a responsibility to join with Christ in offering worship to God the Father, to join in the liturgy with "full, conscious and active participation, help people reconcile, live out the prayer of unity, offer ourselves to God
what does it mean that we are members of Christ's priesthood
we in company are consecrated for worship and for service to the People of God
what are the three questions considered during the catechumenate
what the scriptures are telling them about God's plan what changes they can make to respond to God's call what does membership in the church mean
when does a person become a catechumen
when the person inquiring about the Church will stand among a parish community and state their intentions to become a baptized member of the Catholic Church
what is the rite of election and when does it happen
where they request baptism and their names are recorded in a book, they are now called the elect instead of catechumens, happens on the first Sunday of lent
adopted children of God- what does it mean we're adopted children of God
God chose us to live lives of gratitude under his influence
two parts of conversion
God's invitation and our response
what does the Holy Spirit do within us
Guides and prompts us, teaches us
how did jesus' message mirror that of John the Baptist
Jesus preached repentance also, calling people to a conversion of heart and mind, urging them to turn from their sinful ways and to turn back to God
what kind of ritual were the baptisms of John the Baptist
Jewish purification ritual
how does the Catholic Church defend her practice of infant baptism
insists that faith is a free gift
how are the sacraments of initiation celebrated in the easter rite
infants are baptized, confirmed, and given Holy COmmunion in a single ceremony
what is a mystagogy and what does it involve
a period of post-baptismal formation and catechesis, it involves reflecting on their experiences at the Easter Vigil, they continue to learn about the Church
conversion
a radical reorientation of the whole life away from sin and evil, and toward God
why can people still commit sins after baptism
all Baptism does is free them of Original Sin. We as Christians still have free will meaning that we have to decide right from wrong, that choice does not go away even after we are Baptized.
love
allows us to follow Christ's commands to love God above all things and to love each other as we love ourselves
faith
allows us to seek God, look for God, expect to find him
character or mark
an indelible sign imprinted on the soul in the non repeatable Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Orders, and Confirmation
what happens after baptism
anointing with Chrism, white garment, light candle
when did the practice of infant baptism begin
at least the second century
how are we reminded of our baptism
ater sprinkled at easter, at other baptisms, every time we bless ourselves w/ holy water
what is the responsibility of parents for their baptized child
be models of christian virtues and to nourish them in a Christian houshold
who are the ordinary ministers of baptism
bishops, priests, or deacons
how do we share in jesus' prophetic mission
by listening to God's Word, read and pray Scripture, and apply it to our lives. The second step is proclaiming it to others and professing our faith to our peers
how long is the process
can last years or a much shorter time depending on how quickly the person grows in faith
ablutions
ceremonial acts of washing parts of the body
conversion
change
lent is a time for
change
love aka
charity
what doesn't go away even after we're baptized
consequences of sin
when do the elect receive the sacraments ofinitiation
easter vigil on holy saturday
what are the theological virtues
faith, hope, love
when did the church bring back the catechumenate process
following the second vatican council (1962-1965)
what is it that Jesus commissions the disciples to do
go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father son and holy spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you
why didn't Jesus need to be baptized by john
he was free from sin and had no need to change his life
Hope
how we trust Christ, and how we rely less on ourselves and more on the race of the Holy Spirit
why might the church decide not to baptize an infant if the parents asked for the sacrament
if the parents who bring the child show no signs of faith and seem unlikely to raise the child as christian
how/when does baptism was away personal sin
if the person baptized is old enough to have sinned, that person's sins are forgiven in this sacrament
who can a person be saved without receiving baptism
if they explicitly desire Baptism, are sorry for their sins, and practice acts of justice, their desire to be baptized and their good actions enable them to be saved
what is a person called at the beginning of the process
inquirer
