Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments Ch3

In ancient times, they're rejecting the pagan culture and today it rejects cultural values that promote self-happiness through materialistic things

According to Pope Benedict XVI, what is the difference between the "I do [reject]" answers in the Rite of Baptism in ancient times versus their understanding today?

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Because Baptism signifies ______ from sin and Satan one or more _____ are said over each candidate and the celebrant _____ each with the oil of catechumens, or lays _____ on him or her and renounces _____. Next the celebrant calls on the ______ to bless the water used for Baptism and then _____, or pours water over the heads of each candidate ____ times

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Because most Catholics today are baptized as _______, a post baptismal Christian formation ______ in the baptized person. While this formation is entrusted to the ________, both the parents and godparents have a special role in the Christian _____ of the newly baptized and help the newly baptized on the road of ______ life

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By Baptism, we become God's ______ sons and daughters, a partaker in the ______ life, and temple of the _______. We receive and love him. We are no longer ____ to sin. Our friendship with God is ______, allowing us to grow in goodness and ______

Those who suffer death for their faith before being baptized Catechumens who die a natural death before being baptized Children die before being baptized

What are three special situation the Church acknowledges about those who die before receiving Baptism?

They were called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

What did the Second Vatican Council call the adult catechumenate?

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During the sacramental rite, the ______ is imprinted on the forehead of the _______ as a sign that he or she belongs to Christ and _______ the individual of the grace Christ won through his Death on the Cross. The multiple ______ readings-from the ______ Vigil-teach that God always ______ the relationship with him

the coming of the Holy Spirit to the newly baptized; it signifies a new identity given to the person

Explain the meaning of the anointing oil with scared chrism (oil)

The light of Christ the newly baptized has received; family must be the light for the child

Explain the meaning of the candle

The immersion of the catechumens into water represents their burial with Christ and the rising up out of the water represents Christ as new creatures

Explain the meaning of the immersion of the catechumens into water and the rising up out of the water, relative to the Sacrament of Baptism

The person is freed from the darkness of sin and has "put on Christ"

Explain the meaning of the white robe

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Jesus connected Baptism and the ____ when he asked James and John if they can be ______ with the Baptism with which he is baptized. He further clarifies by declaring: "There is a ________ with which I must be baptized, and how great is my _______ until it is accomplished!" And, indeed, the ______ that flowed from Jesus' side on the Cross is still another _____ to Baptism.

Reading of the creation account at the Easter Vigil Blessing of the baptismal water at the Easter Vigil Renewal of the baptismal promises at the Easter Vigil

List the ways that Catholics are reminded of their Baptism on a weekly or daily basis

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True or False: In Baptism sin is overcome, and both Original Sin and personal sins are forgiven although concupiscence remains

True

True or False: In an emergency, and person-Christian or not-may baptize if he or she intends to do what the Church does when she baptizes and applies the Trinitarian baptismal formula while pouring water over the person's head

True

True or False: Jesus commanded his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations and to baptize them

False; Jesus said that Baptism is necessary for salvation

True or False: Jesus never said that Baptism is necessary for salvation

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True or False: Jesus' Baptism in blood at his Death on the Cross was prefigured in his Baptism with water

True

True or False: The sacramental bond of unity granted by Baptism includes a bond even with those who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church

True

True or False: When we receive Baptism, we are sealed with a permanent spiritual mark which is why this sacrament is not repeated for members of other non-Catholic Christian communities who seek to become Catholic

True

True or False: While infant Baptisms were more common in the fourth and fifth centuries, the baptism of infants has taken place from the earliest days of the Church

The required stages and elements are precatechumenate, catecheumenate, purification, and mystagogia

What are the required stages and elements in Christian initiation?

When Christianity was legalized and made the official religion of Roman Empire, the persecution of Christians ended and more family went after Baptism. The doctrine of original sin became more clearly understood through the writings of theologians

What are the two historical factors that contributed to the change in the frequency of infant Baptisms?

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All human ______ was affected and took on a _____ state due to the sin of Adam and Eve. _____ with creation was broken and this disharmony is transmitted to all _____. Baptism grants us the _____ of Christ's grace and strength to resist ______, erases Original Sin, and turns us back to _____. While it restores the gift of original ______ it does not restore original ____

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It is only within the _______ of the Church the faithful can believe because faith needs the ________ of believers. While the Baptism of ______ is typically celebrated during a ______ Mass, adults are normally baptized during the ________ in the presence of the ______ of the faithful

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The ____of water is witnessed in the account of the _____, when God wiped out all human life which had been _____by sin. Through the waters a _____creation is established through _____and his family, a remnant people. The experience of _____is foreshadowed here in the death and new ____brought about by the Flood.

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The baptismal waters also remind us of the _____God made to be with the Israelites and to bring them ____to their home in _____. They recall God's rescue of the Israelites from ______ by helping them to cross the _____ and continue their _____ to the Promised Land. Likewise, the water frees us from sin and allow us safe passage on our journey to ____life.

False; adults initiated at the Easter Vigil typically proceed directly to the Sacrament of Confirmation which is then followed by the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the First Communion

True or False: Adults initiated at the Easter Vigil typically proceed directly to the Sacrament of Penance which is then followed by the reception of First Communion

False; Baptism

True or False: All four Gospels describe the Circumcision of Jesus as the beginning of his public ministry

False; Sacrament of Baptism

True or False: All seven sacraments are prefigured in the creation account when the Holy Spirit hovered over the waters and brought new life from them

False; Baptism is not a one-time occurrence

True or False: Baptism is a one-time occurrence

True

True or False: Baptism is the first Sacrament of Christian Initiation and at the Easter Vigil liturgy, the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Testament are recalled

There may be circumstances where salvation and eternal union with God can occur without Baptism

What does the Church teach about salvation for those who never receive Baptism?

Babies are baptized, receive Confirmation, and First Eucharist. For the celebration of the Eucharist, the priest puts a small spoonful of the Blood of Christ into the babies' mouth and also become full members of the Church at this time

What does the Eastern Churches confer about the Sacraments of Christian Initiation?

The Risen Jesus commissions the Apostles to baptize and make disciples of nations

What does the Risen Jesus commission to the Apostles to do?

After infant baptism there are years of preparation for Sacrament of the Eucharist and sometimes more years before the Sacrament of Confirmation

What does the Western Churches confer about the Sacraments of Christian Initiation?

The celebrant immerses each candidate in the blessed water 3 times or water 3 times over their head while saying "I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit"

What is the simple formula for Baptism used by the celebrant?

You are called to serve others in the communion of the Church, to respect, obey, and follow Church leaders. You're also called to spread the Gospel message and worship with other Catholics

What rights and duties flowed from Baptism in Christ?

Catechumenate

Which stage during this period of time the catechumens celebrated the Liturgy of the Word at Mass and participated in the Church's work of charity and service?

Catechumenate

Which step did the catechumens receive instruction in the Gospels from catechists for two or three years?

Purification, Enlightenment, or Illumination

Which step did the catechumens sign the Book of the Elect during the season of Lent and intensified their prayer in preparation for the sacraments?

Purification, Enlightenment, Illumination

Which step during this period the catechumens celebrated Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at Easter Vigil service?

Precatechumenate

Which step was having heard the Good News of Jesus Christ, the inquirers began to learn more and were supported by members of the Christian community who supported them in their faith formation?

Mystagogia

Which steps was a time during the season when the neophytes took an active part in the local church community and immersed themselves in the mysteries of Christ, the Church, and the sacraments