Definitons

Question 1

Sacrament

Answer 1

The stepping stones that deepen our catholic faith and help us get closer to God.

Sacraments are ceremonies given by the church by God in which spiritual gifts are given.

Question 2

Initiation

Answer 2

Initiation means membership. There are three stages, each stage is a sacrament: baptism confirmation and holy communion.

Question 3

Baptism

Answer 3

The first sacrament a Christian receives in the Catholic Church is baptism. During this ceremony the person being baptised is immersed in water and all original sin is washed away.

Question 4

Confirmation

Answer 4

The sacrament which completes your baptism.

Question 5

Holy communion

Answer 5

The sacrament in which Christians receive the body and blood of Christ for the first time.

Question 6

Immersion

Answer 6

The action of immersing someone or something in liquid

Question 7

Original sin

Answer 7

A sin which everyone is born with.

Question 8

Annointed

Answer 8

Rub with oil. Usually part of a religious ceremony.

Question 9

Reconciliation

Answer 9

A sacrament in which all baptised people are offered the opportunity to restore their relationships that have been damaged through sin.

Question 10

Sin

Answer 10

Any deliberate action, word or thought against the law of God.