Chapter 3 Meeting Jesus through the Sacraments

Question 1

Catechumens

Answer 1

Unbaptized people who are preparing to receive all of the Sacraments of Initiation

Question 2

Catechumenate

Answer 2

A Greek word that means “study or instruction”. In the early church it was a 2-3 year period of study. Sacraments of Initiation did not occur until after this period.

Question 3

Catechists

Answer 3

Teachers of the faith. They are ordained ministers and laypeople who help make Christian disciples

Question 4

Scrutinies

Answer 4

Prayer services in which the church prays for the elect. They ask God to forgive the elected’s sins and strengthen them in grace

Question 5

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Answer 5

The process by which anyone of catechetical age is initiated into the Catholic Church

Question 6

Original Sin

Answer 6

the fallen state of human nature into which all generations of people are born. Christ Jesus came to save us from this

Question 7

Rite of Baptism of Children (RBC)

Answer 7

the process by which infants are initiated into the church and after which catechesis takes place gradually as the person grows

Question 8

Baptism of Blood

Answer 8

the belief that martyrs receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God’s saving mercy if they haven’t been baptized yet.

Question 9

Martyrs

Answer 9

“witnesses” someone who has been killed for their faith

Question 10

Baptism of Desire

Answer 10

catechumens who die before being baptized receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God’s saving mercy

Question 11

Baptistery

Answer 11

A separately planned structure around the baptismal font

Question 12

Sacred Chrism

Answer 12

Blessed by a bishop, this perfumed oil is used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. represents HS

Question 13

Original Holiness and Justice

Answer 13

the state of man and woman before sin. Happiness, Harmony, Health

Question 14

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Answer 14

God’s gifts; 7

Question 15

excorcism

Answer 15

prayerful rites in preparation for Baptism that invoke God’s help in overcoming the power of Satan and the spirit of evil.

Question 16

Oil of Catechumens

Answer 16

olive oil or another plant oil that is blessed by a bishop at the Chrism mass on or around Holy Thursday. Used to bless catechumens

Question 17

Moral Virtues

Answer 17

Virtues acquired through human effort and with the help of God’s grace

Question 18

W.U.R.K.C.R.W

Answer 18

Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel (Right Judgment), Knowledge, Courage (Fortitude), Reverence (Piety), Wonder & Awe

Question 19

Precepts of the Church

Answer 19

Basic Rules that bind Catholics who belong to Christ’s body.

Question 20

Sacramental

Answer 20

A sacred sign that resembles the sacraments. Through the prayers of the church, spiritual effects are signified and obtained.

Question 21

Rights that come with Membership in the Catholic Church

Answer 21

1. The right to receive the other sacraments.
2. The right to be nourished with the Word of God
3. The right to take part in Parish activities

Question 22

Cardinal Virtues

Answer 22

Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance

Question 23

3 effects of Original Sin

Answer 23

increase in Sickness and death
increase in Sin
increase in tension between Men and Women