7th Grade- Confirmation Flashcards
Who are the priests at St. Matthew Church?
Father Ted Sill
Father Ryan Schmitt
What is the weekend Mass schedule at St. Matthew the Apostle Church?
Sunday–
8 AM, 10 AM, noon, and 5 PM
Saturday–
5 PM
Who is the bishop of the Diocese of Columbus?
Bishop Frederick Campbell
Who is the Pope?
Pope Francis I
Pope Benedict XVI
Name and define the four marks of the church.
- One: united, brothers and sisters in one Christian family
- Holy: listening to God and doing his will
- Catholic: open to the whole world, universal
- Apostolic: founded on the teachings of the apostles, called to be apostolic
What prayers contain the major Catholic beliefs?
Nicene Creed and Apostles Creed
List the three sacraments of initiation into the church.
Confirmation
Baptism
Communion
List the three names of the sacrament by which we confess out sins.
Confession
Reconciliation
Penance
Explain the meaning of the “Seal of the confessional”
The “seal of confessional” is when the priest cannot talk about confession and someone’s sins. (Sins are a secret)
What are the two types of sin?
Mortal and Venial sin
What is mortal sin and give an example.
•extremely evil/grave matter •deliberate decisions to do evil •cuts us from god (Adultery) Conditions: Grave matter Full knowledge Chose to do it
What is Venial sin and give an example.
•smaller everyday sins
• turns us away from God
(Lying, cheating, gossiping)
Who ordinarily administers the sacrament of Confirmation?
The Bishop
Which sacrament makes a man a priest?
Holy Orders
What are the two main parts of mass?
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Order of Mass
Entrance Rite First Reading Gospel Prayer over the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer Our Father Communion Rite Solemn Blessing
When are Catholics obliged to go to mass? Days of Obligation
Sundays Assumption (8/15) Easter All Saint's Day (1/1) Solemnity of Mary (1/1) Immaculate Conception Ascension (40 days after Easter) Christmas (12/25)
Can a Catholic receive communion at a non-Catholic service?
No
Can a non-Catholic receive communion at a Catholic Mass?
No
What’s the difference between a cross and crucifix
A crucifix is a cross but with Jesus on it while a cross is just the shape.
Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
Luminous Mysteries
- The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan
- The Wedding Feast at Cana
- The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
- The Transfiguration of Jesus
- The Institution of the Eucharist
Sorrowful Mysteries
- The Agony in the Garden
- The Scourging at the Pillar
- The Crowning With Thorns
- The Carrying of the Cross
- The Crucifixion
Glorious Mysteries
- The Resurrection
- The Ascension
- The Coming of the Holy Spirit
- The Assumption of Mary
- The Coronation of Mary
Why do we participate in the Stations of the Cross?
To remember and reflect on Jesus’s passion and death.
His loving act that saved us all from sin and death.
Define prayer
Raising our hearts and mind to God to adore him.
Four types of prayer
Thanksgiving
Adoration
Expiation
Petition
What is Thanksgiving?
Prayer
Gratitude for his benefits
What is adoration?
Acknowledging God for his greatness
Expiation?
Sorrow for sins