Theology Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments

Name some evidence from Scripture for infant Baptism

"Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38)

What is Atonement? What is purification? How did these things happen with the Old Testament Sacrifice?

Atonement is to cover over someone's death, and Purification is the cleansing of evil. This happened with the Old Testament Sacrifice because the sacrifice purified the people of evil, and the sacrifice of the animal covers over the peoples debt.

What is the connection between Baptism and Confirmation? In what way is Confirmation different?

Baptism gives us new life in Christ and new identity as members of his Body, the Church. Baptism forgives sin—both Original Sin and personal sin. Confirmation, on the other hand, strengthens, intensifies, deepens, or builds on the graces we were given at Baptism. It intensifies our relationship with the Holy Spirit, who lives within us. It helps us be more receptive, more open, to his gifts that were given to us in Baptism.

Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

Though our times may be different, why, culturally, does Animal Sacrifice Make sense?

Because animals were important and expensive to families, so sacrificing such a costly resource was seen as more honorary to God.

How was Jesus' death purification?

Because it cleansed the world of the evil committed by humanity.

How was Jesus' death an atoning sacrifice?

Because it covered the debt we owed God for all the evil in the world.

What are two reminders of Baptism in the Church's liturgy and practice?

Blessing yourself with holy water at the beginning of church, and reading of the liturgy in church.

Who or what aids in this conversion?

Christ's gift of salvation.

What are the four graces received in the sacrament of baptism?

Death to Sin New Life as an Adopted Child of God Incorporation into the Church Unity with Other Christians

What does it mean to say that God "is not bound by his sacraments?"

God can save anyone however he wants, he does not need the sacraments

Transubstantiation

In the Sacrament of the Eucharist, this is the name given to the action of changing the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

What are the two main purposes in the bible for offering sacrifice?

It is a gift of praise to God To cleanse a person of sin.

What does it mean that Baptism calls a Catholic to ongoing conversion?

It means that baptism is calling us to a daily commitment to share in the Death and Resurrection of Christ and to strive to be an imitator of God and his beloved child.

What are three problems with the Old Testament method of sacrifice?

People keep sinning The poor are excluded The poor suffer from the wealthy

Sacred Chrism

Perfumed olive oil consecrated by the bishop that is used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.

What are the eight symbols of baptism and what do each represent?

Sign of the cross - It reminds the person of the grace Christ won for him or her by his Death on the cross. The Word of God - This represents that God always initiates your relationship with him/ Exorcisms and profession of faith - This represents liberation of sin and from the one who brings about sin. Blessing of the water - This represents the Holy Spirit being called upon the water that is used for baptism. Essential Rite of Baptism - This represents not only death and purification but also regeneration and renewal. Anointing with sacred chrism - It represents the Holy Spirit coming onto the newly baptized. Receiving or clothing in a white garment - It represents the new dignity of the newly baptized. Receiving of a lit candle - It represents the light of Christ the newly baptized have received.

Eucharist

Thanksgiving

What is the Eucharist a memorial of?

The Eucharist is a memorial of Christ's Paschal Mystery. The Eucharist does more than just remember Jesus and his work. * It makes Jesus truly present with us. It makes it possible for us to take part in and share in the saving work of his salvation, his Paschal Mystery. We are sharing the Paschal Mystery Now.

When did Jesus institute the Eucharist?

The Last Supper

Baptism of Desire

The belief that catechisms who die before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God's saving mercy.

Baptism of Blood

The belief that martyrs - people who die for their faith in Jesus-receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God's saving mercy if they had not yet been baptized by water.

Real Presence

The doctrine that Jesus Christ is truly present in his Body and Blood under the form of bread and wine in the Eucharist.

Original Sin

The fallen state of human nature into which all generations of people are born. The first Sin committed by Adam and Eve

Chrismation

The name in the Eastern rites for the Sacrament of Confirmation. It comes from the chrism used as part of the sacrament.

Typology

The study of how the New Testament is foreshadowed in the Old Testament.

Concupiscence

The tendency of all human beings to move toward sin, as a result of Original Sin.

What do baptismal fonts traditionally have eight sides?

They have eight sides because they represent us being a new creation, because it is like an eighth day of creation.

How were the Eucharistic signs of bread and wine prefigured in the Old Testament?

They were prefigured by the king-priest Melchizedek, who offered bread and wine to God.

What does it mean to say that the fundamental structure of the Eucharistic celebration has not changed over time?

Transubstantiation is still present. Changes have been made regarding language and posture and the likes, but the fundamental structure remains the same and it's original meaning is still present

What type of sin is forgiven in the Sacrament of the Eucharist?

Venial Sin

What are the variety of symbolic meanings for water in the Old Testament? Which of these symbols still remains in part in the symbolism of baptism?

Water is symbolic in the Old testament as chaos, death and destruction, as seen in the Bible story of Noah's Ark where water washes over and destroys the world. The symbol of death still remains in baptism because as we are dunked under the water then pulled back up again, it represents God pulling us from death to life.

What are the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit received in Confirmation and what does each one do? Probably will need to match these

Wisdom - Helps you to: value what is most important in life and keep your priorities straight, seek God's kingdom first and make everything else less important, and to see yourself, others, and God clearly-as God does. Understanding - Helps you to: see the "bigger picture" and the real meaning of truth, not just the way things seem on the surface, see "the spirit" behind God's laws and not just "the letter of the laws", and to put yourself "in the shoes' of others, so that you can empathize with them and show compassion. Counsel - Helps you to: make good decisions, based on the desire to do God's will, seek advice from trusted others, and to give good advice to others as they try to live their Christian faith. Fortitude - Helps you to: stand up for your beliefs and remain true to them even in the face of hardships, overcome obstacles that arise in the practice of your faith, use your God-given talents bravely, and to reach out to others in loving service. Knowledge - Helps you to: open yourself up to be known by God in a deeper way, and to learn more about him and about the faith of the Church. Piety - Helps you to: give God true worship and praise, show proper respect for God and everything he has made, and to put your trust in God and not only listen but to also follow his Word. Fear of the Lord - Helps you to: be receptive to God's loving presence in your life, never underestimate God or think that you have him completely figured out, and to fear offending God.

What are the five graces of Confirmation?

You are able to live as a Child of God You are United to Christ You Receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit You Form a Deeper Bond with the Church You Receive a New Character

Who can be baptized?

every non-baptized person

Describe the sacramental character of Baptism.

rebirth and cleansing of sins in order to begin walking a path to living eternal life with God.

Original Holiness and Original Justice

the original state of man and woman before sin entered the world

Second Coming of Christ

the time when the Kingdom of God will be established and the victory over evil will be complete