Chapter 9 Flashcards
Catholics believe that God is present and active as grace in a special, intense way in the seven sacraments.
True
The customary speeches and awarding of diplomas at a graduation ceremony are rituals.
True
God needs our cooperation in the sacraments to get through to us with divine help.
True
Church members always show Christ to the world
False
The sacraments of initiation bring Catholic Christians into the life of Christ.
True
In the early centuries of the church, Baptism was mostly for adults.
True
The parish pastor usually presides at the Confirmation ritual for young people.
False
The Eucharist is the central saving act for Catholics
True
When we sin, we harm the whole community
True
Holy Orders celebrates the calling of deacons, brothers, sisters, priests, and bishops.
False
This helps us grow into fullness of life
Grace
A tangible reality that represents an invisible reality, or “snapshot of meaning”
Symbol
A concrete, visible action that has a symbolic meaning for a group
Ritual
Official rituals of the church
Sacraments
The fundamental sacrament of God
Jesus
