Chapter 1

Question 1

Affusion

Answer 1

The practice of baptizing by pouring water over one’s head

Question 2

Ascension

Answer 2

Forty days after his Resurrection, the entry of Jesus’ humanity into divine glory

Question 3

Baptism

Answer 3

The first of the seven Sacraments, as it gives way to the others. First and chief Sacrament of forgiveness because the baptized person receives the remission of both personal and Original Sin. It incorporates the person into the Church, the Body of Christ

Question 4

Baptism of Blood

Answer 4

One who suffers death for the sake of the Faith, without having been baptized

Question 5

Baptism of Desire

Answer 5

For those who strive to serve God but die before having the chance to receive baptism. Will assure salvation

Question 6

Catechumen

Answer 6

From the Greek word- “one being instructed.” The new person is being instructed in the Christian faith before baptism

Question 7

Catechumenate

Answer 7

The instruction and formation of catechumens.

Question 8

Communion of Saints

Answer 8

The unity in Christ of all those redeemed, those on Earth and those who have died, especially the unity of faith and charity in the Eucharist

Question 9

Concupiscence

Answer 9

Human appetites of desires remain disordered due to temporal consequences of original sin

Question 10

Conditional baptism

Answer 10

Administered when there is doubt that Baptism was validly conferred and is done so “conditionally”

Question 11

Didache

Answer 11

It summarizes morality as a choice between the path of life and the path of death, liturgical practices, and disciplinary norms

Question 12

Domestic Church

Answer 12

An ancient expression for the Christian family. The family lives out and manifests the communal and familial nature of the Church as the family of God

Question 13

Easter Vigil

Answer 13

The celebration that takes place after Sundown before Easter Sunday. The wonders of salvation are celebrated.

Question 14

Enlightenment

Answer 14

Another name for Baptism. The person that has been baptized has been enlightened, becoming a son or daughter of light.

Question 15

Ephphatha

Answer 15

It is the prayer said over the mouth and ears of a newly baptized infant asking that his ears be opened to God’s word and his mouth sing God’s grace

Question 16

Ex opere operato

Answer 16

It refers to the fact that the efficiency of a sacrament relies on the sacramental rite itself, not the worthiness of the minister or ther person receiving it

Question 17

Exorcism

Answer 17

The public and authoritative act of the Church to protect a person, place, or object, from the power of the Devil into the name of Christ

Question 18

Godparent

Answer 18

The sponsor of one who is baptized. A godparent assumes the responsibility to assist the newly baptized child or adult in the practice of the Christian faith

Question 19

Immersion

Answer 19

A method of baptizing whereby the whole person is submerged in water

Question 20

Justification

Answer 20

Being made righteous with God. It is a free and undeserved gift of God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ

Question 21

Moral Evil

Answer 21

Evil consequences or suffering that is a direct effect of sinful behavior

Question 22

Prefigure

Answer 22

An event or person in Scripture that points toward a later event or person

Question 23

Profession of Faith

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A synthesis or summary of the Faith professed by Christians. The most common are the Nicene and the Apostle’s creed

Question 24

Sacramental Character

Answer 24

An indelible mark imprinted on the soul by Baptism, Conformation, and Holy Orders that gives Christians a greater share in the priesthood in Christ

Question 25

Sponsor

Answer 25

A baptized, confirmed and practicing Catholic who presents a child or adult in Baptism or Confirmation. This person helps the one with religious instruction

Question 26

Trinitarian Formula

Answer 26

Part of the form in Baptism in which the one is submerged in water and the priest says “I baptize in you in the name of

Question 27

Vocation

Answer 27

The particular plan or calling that god has for each individual in this life and hereafter

Question 28

Actual Sin

Answer 28

A thought, word, deed, or omission, contrary to God’s law. It requires that human knows it is a wrongdoing, awareness of malice, and consent of the will