Chapter 3 Meeting Jesus through the Sacraments Flashcards
Catechumens
Unbaptized people who are preparing to receive all of the Sacraments of Initiation
Catechumenate
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.
Catechists
Teachers of the faith. They are ordained ministers and laypeople who help make Christian disciples
Scrutinies
Prayer services in which the church prays for the elect. They ask God to forgive the elected’s sins and strengthen them in grace
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The process by which anyone of catechetical age is initiated into the Catholic Church
Original Sin
the fallen state of human nature into which all generations of people are born. Christ Jesus came to save us from this
Rite of Baptism of Children (RBC)
the process by which infants are initiated into the church and after which catechesis takes place gradually as the person grows
Baptism of Blood
the belief that martyrs receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God’s saving mercy if they haven’t been baptized yet.
Martyrs
“witnesses” someone who has been killed for their faith
Baptism of Desire
catechumens who die before being baptized receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God’s saving mercy
Baptistery
A separately planned structure around the baptismal font
Sacred Chrism
Blessed by a bishop, this perfumed oil is used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. represents HS
Original Holiness and Justice
the state of man and woman before sin. Happiness, Harmony, Health
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
God’s gifts; 7
excorcism
prayerful rites in preparation for Baptism that invoke God’s help in overcoming the power of Satan and the spirit of evil.
Oil of Catechumens
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
Moral Virtues
Virtues acquired through human effort and with the help of God’s grace
W.U.R.K.C.R.W
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel (Right Judgment), Knowledge, Courage (Fortitude), Reverence (Piety), Wonder & Awe
Precepts of the Church
Basic Rules that bind Catholics who belong to Christ’s body.
Sacramental
A sacred sign that resembles the sacraments. Through the prayers of the church, spiritual effects are signified and obtained.
Rights that come with Membership in the Catholic Church
- The right to receive the other sacraments.
- The right to be nourished with the Word of God
- The right to take part in Parish activities
Cardinal Virtues
Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance
3 effects of Original Sin
increase in Sickness and death
increase in Sin
increase in tension between Men and Women
