midterm.2 Flashcards
Sacrament of Baptism
The first of the Seven Sacraments and one of the Sacraments of Initiation by which one becomes a Church member.
common priesthood of the faithful
The name for the priesthood shared by all who are baptized.
Original Sin
The sin of Adam and Eve, who disobeyed God’s command and lost their original holiness; the fallen state of human nature.
Sacred Chrism
Perfumed olive oil consecrated by the bishop and used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.
indelible character
What makes the office of bishop permanent?
Sacraments of Initiation
Category of sacraments that includes Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.
What element from the Old Testament is seen in many examples of the roots of Baptism?
water
the River Jordan
A symbol of Baptism linked to the Israelites crossing into the Promised Land and John the Baptist baptizing Jesus.
priest or deacon
The ordinary celebrant of the Sacrament of Baptism.
This word means “anointed”; during Baptism, we are anointed and incorporated as Priest, Prophet, and King.
christ
An event or person in Scripture that points forward to a later event or person:
type
Which of the following groups practiced ritual cleansing, ritual sharing of a white garment, and a ritual shared meal?
Essenes
It is thought by some scholars that, because of his lifestyle and practice of baptism, John the Baptist may have belonged to the
Essenes
Sprinkling of blood of a sacrificed animal or water to purify a person or object:
Tabal
Which of the following is/are element(s) of the Rite of Baptism?
clothing with the white garment
anointing the sacred oil
lighting of candles from the Easter Candle
reading of Scripture
Litany of the Saints
bishop
The ordinary minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Through the Holy Spirit, this sacrament perfects and strengthens the graces received in Baptism.
sacrament of confirmation
The uninterrupted passing on of apostolic preaching and authority from the Apostles directly to the bishops.
apostolic succession
The practice of listening for God’s call in our lives and distinguishing between good and bad choices.
discernment
A universal call from God, rooted in our Baptism, to all members of the Church to embrace a holy life.
vocation
A special grace of the Holy Spirit.
charism
A Hebrew word meaning “wind, breath, and spirit.” Another word to describe the Holy Spirit.
ruah
He baptized Jesus in the River Jordan.
John the Baptist
Jesus’ word for the Holy Spirit. The Third Divine Person of the Blessed Trinity.
Advocate
The fiftieth day after Passover, when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles as a driving wind and tongues of fire.
Pentecost
Some dioceses celebrate the sacraments in this way: first Baptism, then Confirmation, and last, the Eucharist.
restored order
The pastor, deacon, or catechist brings forth the candidates to the bishop, usually by the calling of names.
Presentation of the Candidates
This is a sign of the descent of the Holy Spirit during the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Laying On of Hands
