Baptism

Question 1

“I will be with you till the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). How does this relate to the sacraments?

Answer 1

Even though Christ is no longer physically with us, we can still come to Him and meet Him through the sacraments.

Question 2

What is the importance of the Ascension?

Answer 2

The Ascension signifies that Christ’s relationship with believers is transformed; He is no longer physically present but is present in a new way through the Holy Spirit.

Question 3

Define sacrament.

Answer 3

An outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give grace.

Question 4

Define grace

Answer 4

Grace is a gift form God that allows us to recognize the need of God in our life.

Question 5

Define sanctifying grace

Answer 5

The grace that we receive in the sacrament- a share in a life with God

Question 6

Define actual grace

Answer 6

Actual grace is the intervention of God in out lives that brings us towards God.

Question 7

What does it mean that sacraments are efficacious?

Answer 7

Sacraments cause a change in our souls that leads us to be more Christ-like.

Question 8

Name the three sacraments of Initiation

Answer 8

Baptism, Communion, Confirmation

Question 9

Why was Jesus Baptized? (Pope Benedict XVI)

Answer 9

Jesus being baptized showed how Jesus chose to live a humble life so He could reach sinners whom he came to save.

Question 10

What does Baptism do? Name three effects.

Answer 10

-Forgiveness of original and all sin.
-New life in Christ
-Member of the Church

Question 11

How is baptism prefigured in the crossing of the Red Sea? What does water symbolize?

Answer 11

The Crossing of the Red Sea delivered the chosen people from slavery and allowed them to start a new life. IN this story water represents the washing away of evil and deliverance into new life.

Question 12

What does the word Baptize mean?

Answer 12

“to plunge” or “to immerse”

Question 13

What is the form, matter, and minister of Baptism?

Answer 13

Form: I baptize you in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Matter: Water

Minster: Deacon, priest, or bishop

Question 14

What are the four elements of Baptism and what do they symbolize? (Pope Benedict XVI)

Answer 14

Water- our new in Christ and the washing away of sin

Oil- strength, health, and beauty

Candle- light of the truth and the light of Christ

White Garment- culture of beauty and of life

Question 15

What is the role of Godparent?

Answer 15

To help and guide the child in their spiritual journey

Question 16

What are the baptismal promises that the parents say in the ceremony of Baptism?

Answer 16

Promise to raise the child in faith, and that they believe and practice everything the Church teaches.

Question 17

What is Baptism by blood?

Answer 17

Being martyred for belief in Jesus

Question 18

What is Baptism by desire?

Answer 18

-Those who were preparing for Baptism but died before receiving it

-Those who don’t know Jesus but seek truth and try to follow God’s will

Question 19

Why is Baptism a sacrament of faith?

Answer 19

The child has been baptized, and so now has the work of living out the faith.

Question 20

Why is Baptism a yes to life?

Answer 20

In being Baptized we leave a culture of death and embrace a culture of life as we begin our walk with Jesus. We also leave our life of slavery to sin and enter into communion with God.