Sacraments & Symbols

Question 1

Symbol

Answer 1

An object which carries a special meaning for a person or a community. Eg. wedding ring, school badge

Question 2

Sign

Answer 2

A notice or object that points the way or gives names. Eg. road signs, school uniform.

Question 3

Baptism

Answer 3

• Sacrament of initiation.
• Being welcomed into the Church.
• Starting a new, clean life after being freed of sin.

Question 4

Eucharist

Answer 4

• Receiving the body and blood of Jesus in the form of bread and wine.
• Can be received daily.
• A sacrament of initiation.

Question 5

Confirmation

Answer 5

• Confirming your faith to God and the Church.
• Can never be repeated.
• Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
• Strengthens person in their Christian Life.

Question 6

Holy Orders

Answer 6

• The sacrament where a Christian man becomes a deacon, priest or bishop.
• Can be reversed.

Question 7

Anointing of the Sick

Answer 7

• Forgiveness of sin.
• A person who is about to die, is gravely-ill or is about to undergo a serious operation gets anointed.

Question 8

Marriage

Answer 8

• The sacrament where two people come together.
• They devote their lives to eachother.

Question 9

Penance

Answer 9

• Penance is where a person admits to their sins and is forgiven.
• The priest that listens to the person’s confession is bound to secrecy.

Question 10

Service

Answer 10

• When you serve others as a Christian.

Question 11

John The Baptist

Answer 11

• John the Baptist was related to Jesus.
• He baptised Jesus in the Jordan River.

Question 12

Sacraments That Use Oil

Answer 12

• Baptism
• Confirmation
• Anointing of the Sick

Question 13

Emperor Nero

Answer 13

• Her persecuted the Christians because he hated them.
• To conduct his persecutions, he made up false allegations about the Christians.

Question 14

Fish

Answer 14

• Christians draw this symbol to identify themselves.

Question 15

Sacrament Categories

Answer 15

• Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist
• Service - Marriage & Holy Orders
• Healing - Penance & Anointing of the Sick

Question 16

The Cross

Answer 16

• Found where there is Christian presence.
• Symbol of Jesus’ death and ressurection.

Question 17

Crucifix

Answer 17

• Symbol of the sacrifice that Jesus offered by dying on the cross for us.
• The crucifix is a cross with Jesus’ body on it.

Question 18

Alpha and Omega

Answer 18

• The first and the last letters of the Greek alphabet.
• Symbolises Jesus being the first and the last.
• It is inscribed on the Easter candle.

Question 19

Constantine

Answer 19

• The first Roman Emperor to accept Christianity in the Roman Empire.
• He started supporting Christianity after seeing a vision and going into battle with a Christian symbol on his shield. They won this battle, which is why he began to support Christianity.
• He made the Edict of Milan, which allowed the Christians to freely practice their religion. The Edict of Milan also allowed people to practice any religion they wanted to, not just Christianity.