Section 2, Part 1: Baptism

Question 1

This is the first of the Seven Sacraments, one of the three Sacraments of Christian Initiation.

Answer 1

Baptism

Question 2

The process by which Christians of all ages are taught the essentials of Christian doctrine and formed as disciples of Christ.

Answer 2

catechesis

Question 3

An unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer.

Answer 3

catechumen

Question 4

The three Sacraments through which we enter into full membership in the Church - Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

Answer 4

Sacraments of Christian Initiation

Question 5

The name for the priesthood shared by all who are baptized, sharing in the priesthood of Jesus Christ, participating in his mission as priest, prophet, and king.

Answer 5

comm priesthood of the faithful

Question 6

The day on which Christians celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead; considered the most holy of all days and the climax of the Church’s liturgical year.

Answer 6

Easter

Question 7

Th name given to catechumens after the Rite of Election while they are in the final period of preparation for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation.

Answer 7

elect

Question 8

A period of catechesis following the reception of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation that aims to more fully initiate people into the mystery of Christ.

Answer 8

mystagogy

Question 9

From the Latin “origo” meaning “beginning” or “birth.” The sin of the first humans, the fallen state of human nature that affects every person born into the world.

Answer 9

Original Sin

Question 10

The process by which an unbaptized person, called a “catechumen,” and those who were baptized in another Christian denomination, called “candidates for full communion,” are prepared to become full members of the Church.

Answer 10

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Question 11

The Rite, which takes place on the first Sunday of Lent, by which the Church elects or accepts the catechumens for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation at the Easter Vigil; begins a period of purification and enlightenment.

Answer 11

Rite of Election

Question 12

Perfumed olive oil consecrated by the bishop that is used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.

Answer 12

Sacred Chrism

Question 13

Rites within the RCIA that support and strengthen the elect through prayers of intercession and exorcism.

Answer 13

scrutinies

Question 14

The proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ through word and witness.

Answer 14

evangelization

Question 15

The ministers of catechesis.

Answer 15

catechists

Question 16

The standard according to which a thing is done, not necessarily affected by the number of times a thing is done.

Answer 16

normative

Question 17

Also called the Easter Candle, the large, tall candle lit first at the Easter Vigil by a flame from the new fire; the symbol of the Risen Christ.

Answer 17

Paschal candle

Question 18

Hebrew word meaning “Turn,” very common in the Hebrew Bible, especially the Book of Psalms.

Answer 18

shuv

Question 19

2nd century Christian document specifies 3 preferred methods of baptism:
1. Living water; 2. Pool; 3. Font

Answer 19

Didache