Lesson 1: The Baptism of Christ Flashcards
What is the basis for the whole Christian life?
The Sacrament of Baptism
Baptism is essential for spiritual life and access to other sacraments.
What does Baptism provide access to?
Life in the Spirit and the other sacraments
Baptism is referred to as the gateway to spiritual life.
What are the effects of Baptism?
- Freed from sin
- Reborn as sons of God
- Incorporated into the Church
- Made sharers in her mission
Baptism is necessary for _______.
[salvation]
What sins are forgiven through Baptism?
- Original sin
- All personal sins
- All punishment for sin
What does Baptism make us members of?
The Body of Christ
This signifies our incorporation into the Church and community of believers.
What are three identities that Baptism gives us?
- Temples of the Holy Spirit
- Fire of Faith
- Children of God
How is Baptism defined?
The sacrament of regeneration through water in word.
List three attributes of God.
- God is infinite
- God is immutable
- God is self-sufficient
What does it mean that God is omnipotent?
He is all powerful.
What attribute of God describes His ability to know everything?
Omniscient.
True or False: God is always present everywhere.
True.
What does it mean that God is wise?
He is full of perfect, unchanging wisdom.
What does the attribute ‘faithful’ signify about God?
He is infinitely, unchangingly true.
What does it mean that God is good?
He is infinitely, unchangingly kind and full of good will.
What is the essence of God’s love described as?
Infinitely, unchangingly loves us.
