Sacraments of Initiation Flashcards
What does RCIA stand for?
Right of Christian Initiation of Adults
What are 2 symbols of Baptism and what do they symbolise?
Holy Water symbolises a new life and cleansing of sin. This is because nothing can live without water.
Oil of Catechumens symbolizes salvation, strength and power that comes from Christ our Saviour. It also turns the baptised away from evil, temptation and sin.
What is a sacrament?
A visible action with a deeper meaning and supernatural power. A sacrament is part of the mystery of God. The early Christians used the word to describe the holy moments that Jesus Christ had chosen to be with them.
What is an informal sacrament?
A sacrament that doesn’t need a celebration such as praying or reading the Bible.
What is a formal sacrament?
A formal sacrament is a sacrament that needs celebration, such as the 7 sacraments (Holy Communion, Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, etc)
What is a Bible passage that represents Eucharist?
Matthew 26: 26-28
While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
What is a Bible verse for Confirmation?
Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”
How is Eucharist used in everyday life?
The Eucharist helps people deny themselves from sinning and following what The Lord wants them to do.
How is Baptism used in everyday life?
We are rid of the Original Sin and get to live a new life following God. We are cleansed.
How is Confirmation used in everyday life?
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world.
How are the sacraments different to each other?
We are born into a new life when Baptised.
We are strengthened by Confirmation.
We receive the food of Eternal Life in the Eucharist.
What is the main symbol of Confirmation and why?
A Dove because it represents the Holy Spirit.
What is the main symbol of Eucharist?
The Body and Blood of Christ.
What are the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.
What is a social ritual?
Habits that structure the lives of communities and groups and that are shared by and relevant to many of their members.
What is a religious ritual?
A religious ritual is any repetitive and patterned behavior that is prescribed by or tied to a religious institution, belief, or custom, often with the intention of communicating with a deity or supernatural power.
Why are Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist referred to as the ‘Sacraments of Initiation’?
Each sacrament plays a crucial role in the spiritual journey of an individual, marking a deepening commitment to the faith and integration into the life of the Church community. Each sacrament initiates them even more into a life of following Christ.
How can fully initiated people become engaged in the life of the Church?
They can attend Church every week, become altar servers, do Bible studies, share their faith, etc.
