Sacraments Quiz Flashcards
The 3 rites of Christian Initiation
Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Biblical roots of Baptism
- new birth through water and spirit
- draws the believer into the death, burial, and Resurrection of Jesus
Pre-baptismal rites in the early Church
- renounce sin
- turn to Christ
- stripped naked (humbling experience)
- anointing with non-perfumed oil (olive oil -> olive branch)
Water bath
- theology: death and resurrection, rebirth, walk in newness
- shapes of baths: cross and octagon
The Four Stations of Baptism
- Church Door
- The Ambo
- The Font
- The Altar
The Church Door Station
- declaration of faith of parents
- naming
The Ambo Station
- readings and intercessions
- exorcism (original sin)
- prayer before anointing before baptism
The Font
- blessing of water
- renunciation of sin
- profession of faith
- water bath
- anointing after baptism (Cyril: Chrismation)
- lighted candle
- Ephphetha (“be opened”)- touches sensory organs
Anointing after Baptism meaning
-anointed as priest, prophet, and king
The Altar Station
in anticipation of the Eucharist-> Lord’s Prayer, Blessing of Parents
Early Church Eucharist during Baptism
-Eucharist immediately follows Baptism and Chrismation: Entry into Assembly, Blessing by Bishop, Exchange oof the Kiss of Peace, Liturgy of Faithful/Eucharist
Theology of Incorporation
Into the Body of Christ and the life of the Church
The Process of Initiation today
- RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
- Vatican II product of resourcement
Biblical Origins of Confirmation
- the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Pentecost -> when the Spirit comes and miss up the tongues so that all can understand the Good News
Historical Background of Confirmation
- Sacrament of Initiation or Sacrament of Maturity?
- 4th Lateran Council - Confession: Age of Reason (confirmation and communion delayed until this age)
- 1931- Confirmation could be delayed until after First Communion
Rite of Confirmation
- Presentation of Candidates
- Renewal of Baptismal Promises
- Laying on of Hands -> Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Anointing with Chrism (special perfumed oil)
- Lord’s Prayer
- Prayer over People
- Followed by the liturgy of the Eucharist
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom Understanding Counsel (Right Judgement) Fortitude Knowledge Reverence (Piety) Wonder and Awe (Fear of the Lord)
Chrism
- olive oil and balsam (spices)
- brewed at a Chrism on Holy Thursday
- Bishop breathes over Chrism
- it is anointed on forehead in the sign of the Cross
Theology of Confirmation
- divine sonship
- unites us more firmly to Christ
- Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Bond with the Church
- Strength of the Holy Spirit: spread and defend faith
Baptismal Witness of the Early Church- Adult Rite
- Rite of Acceptance in the Order of Catechumens
- Period of the Catechumenate (3 years) - Rite of Election
- Period of Purification and Enlightenment: Lent - Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation:
- Baptism, Confirmation/Chrismation, Eucharist
- at Paschal Vigil
-Period of Mystagogy (reclaimed in Vatican II as a part of resourcement)
Passover
Blood of Old Covenant
Communion
Blood of New Covenant
Primitive Church structure
OT, Epistles/Letters, Homily, Prayer of Faithful/Intersessions, offering of the gifts, Prayer of Thanks, Amen, Communion
Communion: everyone has a gift and go out and bring it to the people in the community
Didache
late 1st/early 2nd c.
- oldest surviving written catechism
- includes ethics, rituals, Church organization